site design group, ltd.
Sophia Essian has a diverse background in landscape architecture and project management. Sophia is currently working at site design group, ltd. as a Landscape Architect, Project Manager, and BIM Manager. Prior to this, Sophia worked at Design Workshop as a Landscape Architect, Project Manager, and BIM Manager, where they focused on practice-based research and creating sustainable designs. Sophia also has experience as a Landscape Designer at Clayco, where they utilized an analytical and research-based approach in all phases of the design process. Sophia's earlier experience includes working as an Office Manager at Greenfield Citrus Nursery, a Sustainability Intern at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and a Horticulture Intern at Desert Botanical Garden, where they received recognition for their studies in desert landscape and acquired horticultural expertise.
Sophia Essian completed their Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture with a focus on Ecosystems Sustainability at Arizona State University from 2010 to 2015. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications including TreeKeeper from Openlands in June 2018, LEED Green Associate from the USGBC - National Capital Region Chapter in December 2017, and Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in November 2016.
site design group, ltd.
site design group, ltd. was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1990. Comprised of professionals including licensed landscape architects, planners and architects, the firm is identified by its ability to visualize and communicate design concepts throughout the design process. The firm is committed to a culture of design excellence and community leadership. Each project brings a measure of social responsibility, sustainable accountability and land stewardship. site design group, ltd. is often engaged to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other landscape architects, engineers and design professionals. Effective communication with the design team ensures successful coordination of projects from concept through construction. We transform complex design challenges into places that clearly reflect identity and are strong statements of beautiful and functional spaces. Award winning exterior public spaces designed by site design group, ltd. have successfully redefined the shape and character of individual communities. Mary Bartelme Park in the West Loop and Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown have raised the bar for urban park design and are now major destinations. These places continue to have a positive physical, social and economic impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Through strong community alliances the firm has solidified the role of landscape architecture in the future planning for schools, transportation, housing, healthcare and higher education campus design.