At Segal Shuart Landscape Architects, we are inspired by the ability of landscape architecture to transform the world around us for the better. To make this transformation, we assume the role of problem solver, recognizing both the finest details as well as the big picture. Whether a residential garden or a commercial space, we believe that landscapes should be purposeful, sustainable, and sensitive to their context—the site and its architecture— and that they should be enjoyable, unique, and lasting. The strong sense of place that we strive to achieve in all our projects helps set the stage for enhancing people’s everyday experiences.

We provide thoughtful design to commercial, public, and residential clients throughout Southern California and beyond, and are involved in projects from concept through construction. We take pride in our communication skills, our ability to navigate a balance between design and cost, and in the relationships we’ve made with clients, consultants, and collaborators.  

A licensed landscape architect, Josh has been serving public and private clients throughout Southern California and beyond for close to 20 years. His projects have included public realm urban spaces, transit-oriented design, ecological design, large-scale community and town planning, single-family/multi-family residential, and recreation projects. As a project manager and designer, he has provided leadership during outreach, master planning, schematic design, construction documentation, and implementation. Josh believes that the most successful projects are those that balance function, beauty, and maintenance.

Prior to co-founding Segal Shuart, Josh spent 8 years with AECOM (formerly EDAW) working on residential, institutional, and municipal projects, and began his career with Pamela Burton and Company. Josh holds a bachelors of arts degree in Communication from UC San Diego, and a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Cal Poly Pomona.

A licensed Landscape Architect, Julia has over 15 years of professional design experience. She prides herself on developing close client and consultant relationships and brings a high level of professionalism, communication, and sophistication to her work. She has been involved in a wide range of public and private sector projects, including mixed-use developments, institutional, and high-end residential properties. Julia began her professional career at AECOM (formerly EDAW) where, for five years, she worked on public realm urban spaces, streetscapes, transit-oriented and ecological design, community planning, and recreation, predominantly in the greater Los Angeles area.

Julia considers landscape architecture an art form and strives to successfully juxtapose architecture, natural systems, infrastructure and unique site conditions while balancing client budgets and user needs. She pays attention to detail and is meticulous and engaged. Julia holds bachelors of arts degrees in Studio Art and German from UCLA, a Master in Landscape Architecture degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, and sits on the Westwood Community Design Review Board.

Sandra Wong received her Bachelor’s degree from UC Davis in Community Development and Landscape Architecture, and her Master’s degree from USC in Landscape Architecture. She has 5 years of experience in projects ranging from streetscape improvements, community parks, theme parks, mixed-use development & residential projects.

Sandra is passionate about designing great spaces for the local community as well as playspaces for a child’s development. Outside of the studio, Sandra spends much of her time outdoors, hiking and camping.

Chung graduated from the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at National Taiwan University. After graduation, he served as a horticulture assistant in Kirbati, a small country in the south Pacific Ocean. There Chung witnessed firsthand the real catastrophe of sea level rise brought on by climate change, inspiring him to continue his studies, focusing on environmental sustainability and landscape at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.

Chung brings to Segal Shuart experience in multi-family, single family, commercial, streetscapes, and parks. His career goal is to leave a better living space for the next generation, and also make the general public more aware of landscape architecture as a profession.

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City of LA: WBE, SBE, SLB/LSB, LBE; State of CA: DGS SB; WBENC: WBE