Scott Lewis, ASLA
Scott Lewis is Principal of Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture (SLLA). The practice was established in San Francisco in 1993 and is known for its sensitivity to site character and appreciation of architectural intent, resulting in a portfolio of unique project solutions. The firm has been professionally recognized with numerous American Society of Landscape Architecture National and Northern California Chapter Honor Awards for its design work on residences, wineries, roof gardens, institutional settings, and historic properties.
After first working in public land management with the US Forest Service, Scott joined multi-disciplinary firms in the Western states. Scott honed his sensitivity to site attributes while working collaboratively with architects and civil engineers on land development, affordable housing, downtown redevelopment, streetscapes, and historic preservation. After moving to California in the late 1980s, Scott gained further experience in large-scale institutional projects, public rooftop gardens, and resort planning.
Scott started his own firm, SLLA, with the goal of creating landscapes that are instinctively harmonious with their context. Scott’s work is frequently showcased in design and ‘shelter’ publications, highlighting SLLA’s refined approach.
Scott guest critiques at University of California Berkeley Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning program and enjoys mentoring his own staff, helping launch young designers into national and global firms. He is on the jury for the 2026 American Society of Landscape Architects National Student Awards. Scott appreciates the design work of Arthur Edwin Bye, Jr., Dan Kiley, and Bay Area landscape architects Patricia O’Brien and Richard Berridge.