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Founding Principal Christine Ten Eyck is a key collaborator in the design and management of all projects, infusing the studio’s broad range of work with a sensitivity to place and passion for human and ecological well-being.

A rafting trip down the Colorado River in Arizona inspired Christine to move from her native Texas to Phoenix, where the environment’s harsh beauty called her to reimagine how landscape architecture might better engage its distinguishing elements to enhance the experience of place. Beginning in 1997, Christine and her studio were among the first to respond to the need for water conservation by integrating water harvesting technologies and xeric planting to create enriching outdoor environments with a contemporary native aesthetic.

Christine’s approach continues to evolve as it engages the unique cultures and ecoregions of the Texas, demonstrating her desire and ability to engage the specific opportunities and constraints of any given location. Drawing upon her intuition, knowledge, and experience, Christine’s designs continue to respond to context, celebrate native ecologies, promote water conservation, and utilize local materials to create enriching, high-performance landscapes that stimulate the senses.

Christine received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Texas Tech University. She became a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) in 2003 and is a registered landscape architect in Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. She is also an appointed advisor on the State Department’s and U.S. General Services Administration’s National Register of Peer Professionals. Committed to advancing both landscape architectural practice and education, Christine has lectured at various conferences and institutions, including Stanford University, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Arizona and Arizona State University, the Urban Land Institute’s 2009 A Drier West Conference, and was the keynote speaker for the 2013 Washington State ASLA Conference and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects in 2011.

Awards recognizing Christine’s contributions to landscape architecture as an advocate for sustainability and landscape authenticity include the United States Senate Congressional Commendation for Historic Preservation, National Trust for Historic Preservation Landscape Architecture Award, Cities Alive Green Roof & Wall Award of Excellence, Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers Award of Excellence, in addition to numerous national and state chapter awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects. The 2009 ASLA Professional Awards jury described the Arizona State University Biodesign Institute “an authentic example of sustainability. The vernacular planting palette and reuse of water is raised to a more poetic level.”

Christine’s design approach, aesthetic, and innovation in the realm of sustainability have received attention in the published world. Selected books featuring her studio’s work include The Sustainable Sites Handbook (2012),Private Paradise (2011), Tomorrow’s Garden (2011), Design for a Vulnerable Planet (2011), The Desert Home (2002), Healing Gardens (1999), and Designing for the Future (1996). Selected publications include Landscape Architecture Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Mountain Living, Vogue, Sunset Magazine, Texas Architect, The New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

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Native Austinite Stephanie came to landscape architecture after moving to New York City and gaining a true appreciation for public parks and urban planning. She pursued her degree in Landscape Architecture at the City College of New York, and went on to practice for NYC landscape architecture firms on school yards, streetscapes, parks, plazas, university master plans, and residential estates. At the Central Park Conservancy Stephanie oversaw renovations of historic adventure-style playgrounds and the archaeologically significant Forts Landscape.

Stephanie has been with TELA since 2018. She is interested in the challenges cities face as they grow, and promotes the preservation and integration of local ecologies, hydrologic systems, and equitable design. She is passionate about the development of dynamic play environments that engage kids and adults in the natural world. She most recently oversaw construction of the renovation of Kingsbury Commons in Pease Park and is currently working on Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center in McAllen, Texas, the Campsite at Shield Ranch, and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.

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Alex Morvant is a Senior Associate at Ten Eyck Landscape Architects Inc. where he guides projects from concept through construction with a focus on design excellence, ecological performance, and cultural meaning. His portfolio includes transformative public and institutional landscapes across Texas and the Southwest, with notable contributions to the San Antonio Botanical Garden, Harwood Park, Headwaters at the Comal, and campus projects at Tec de Monterrey in Mexico City, Texas State University Spring Lake Vision Plan, and UTPB Quad & Maple Entry. Alex is passionate about designing landscapes that evolve gracefully over time, embracing the dynamic relationship between people and nature. He is also engaged in TELA’s practice development and long-term leadership, ensuring the firm’s design-first ethos continues to thrive.

Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Alex’s cultural upbringing is rooted in Cajun traditions – whether he’s cooking family recipes, speaking French, or cheering on the LSU Tigers. He carries the values of hospitality, storytelling, and resilience from his Southern Louisiana heritage into his design work, where he strives to create landscapes that are both deeply ecological and deeply human. Now based in Central Texas, he lives in New Braunfels with his wife Kristen and their daughter Amelia.

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Jon has twenty years of collaborative experience as a landscape architect on a wide range of project types from the initial planning and design phases through construction documents and installation. He is committed to landscape sustainability, natural resource conservation, and creative design solutions that celebrate native plants and the way they connect people to nature.

Originally from Atlanta, Jon discovered his love for the outdoors exploring the mountains of north Georgia and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. This led him to pursue a degree in landscape architecture at the University of Georgia, followed by six years on the east coast working in Washington, DC and Baltimore. He moved to Austin in 2011 for a post-professional MLA at The University of Texas at Austin and has been practicing in Texas for fifteen years.

Outside of work, you can find Jon spending time with family and friends in south Austin, enjoying live music, playing in the garden, swimming laps at Barton Springs, and planning the next road trip.

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Regan discovered her fascination with public space by exploring her hometown of San Antonio by foot, stringing together parks, neighborhoods, and portions of the Riverwalk, she began to realize the vital connection between cities, parks, and people. Regan continues to study the city as a constant observer and loves to imagine better solutions for American urbanism. As a landscape architect, Regan enjoys all phases of design, from mapping and analysis, to site visits and construction observation.

Regan holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Arizona State University and has worked at firms across Texas. When out of the office, Regan can be found running around Town Lake, collecting vintage maps, and taking full advantage of Austin’s live music scene with friends and family.

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• Cameron Rouze is a Senior Associate with over 12 years of experience in project leadership, design, and management, specializing in pragmatic and human-centered methodologies. Before joining Ten Eyck in the spring of 2025, Cameron served as a Senior Associate at the Office of James Burnett, where he worked on a variety of public and private projects across Texas, Nevada, and Washington. Prior to that, he spent seven years at an engineering firm in Fort Worth, collaborating closely with engineers on diverse projects, with a strong focus on budget management and community engagement.

• Raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Cameron developed a deep passion for horticulture, diverse cultures, and design details. His early experiences included working in the family garden with his father and frequent visits to the renowned DFW art museums with his grandmother. This passion led him to spend two years in Lima, Peru, where he contributed to urban projects that integrated local culture, native resources, and emerging technologies. During his time in Peru, Cameron also served as a teaching assistant at UPC University, gaining invaluable insights while working alongside his mentor.

• Cameron is driven by a passion for designing spaces that bring joy and enhance outdoor human interaction and happiness. He strives to incorporate elements that foster community engagement and promote well-being, ensuring that each design resonates with the needs and desires of its users.

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Growing up in a small North Texas town, Michael’s interest in the natural world stemmed from an innate curiosity and exploratory spirit. Finding importance in integrating the natural world into everyday experiences of urban dwellers Michael perused a degree in Landscape Architecture at Texas Tech University.

Inspired by the unique landscape of the Texas High Plains, Michael’s academic focus became centered around regionalism and sense of place, leading him to join Ten Eyck Landscape Architects in 2020 with the goal to continue that mission into built work.

Michael recently oversaw the construction of Indian Lodge, Cedar Hill Signature Park & Public Library and Texas Tech Academic Sciences Building, and is currently overseeing the TWU Quakertown Memorial and San Antonio River Authority Sheridan Campus.

Currently he is managing the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Centennial Expansion, Blanco River Winery, and private ranches in West and Central Texas.

Outside of the office, you can find Michael at the local watering hole, watching movies and tv shows, taking film photos, traveling with his partner, and spending time with friends and family.

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Jia Li joined Ten Eyck Landscape Architects (TELA) after years of design practice on both the East and West Coast. With experience ranging from campuses to city parks to large-scale urban developments, she most enjoys weaving together architecture, psychology, ecology, and economics to increase the quality of urban life in a sustainable way. Jia earned her Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Tongji University in Shanghai, China in 2010 and her Master of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University in 2012. Outside of work, Jia is a passionate reader and avid traveler, always seeking new adventures through literature and delighting in the exploration of diverse cultures around the world.

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Kelsey is a landscape architect hailing from Oakland, California. Prior to delving into the world of landscape architecture, she worked as a wildlife biologist in both Davis, California and Livingstone, Zambia. While her species of focus varied drastically between the two regions, her observations were the same; conservation measures for wildlife had a positive influence on people’s mental and physical health. Her experiences taught her firsthand just how mutually beneficial wildlife conservation practices can be for a community space.

Today, her design interests center around the incorporation of wildlife habitat within the urban core to improve human lives and enhance the city experience. Consequently, her work focuses on healing the lost connection between people and nature, demonstrating how we too are part of the ecosystem and the role we play. She strongly believes that city and nature should not be separated but rather woven together, creating a thriving new type of ecosystem.

She holds a BS in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from the University of California, Davis and an MLA from The University of Texas at Austin. Outside of work, you can find Kelsey playing soccer or sand volleyball, hiking, photographing natures details, and soaking up quality time with friends and family.

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Kara built her friendship with the natural systems of Central Texas during her childhood spent floating the Comal River, hiking Austin’s Greenbelt, and studying the wildflowers in the open lots of her neighborhood as they returned to prairie. As an adult, she understands how impactful access to these different scales of green space was to her own development and reverence of nature.

While studying human and environmental geography at the University of North Texas, Kara discovered the many services that healthy ecosystems provide their community and environment. She chose to pursue a career in landscape architecture to steward healthy ecosystems and maximize their community impact. At the University of Texas at Austin, Kara explored the landscapes of Central Texas with new eyes, examining inequities of access, environmental degradation, and water quality.

Today, Kara’s design thinking centers around the protection of Central Texas’ ecologies and freshwater systems as well as the provision of the immersive access to healthy nature that she enjoyed as a child. She is a SITES Accredited Professional. Outside of work, you can find Kara exploring Austin’s parks with her pup and enjoying the city’s vibrant food scene with her friends and family.

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Laura is a french-born landscape designer who has spent half her life moving around the U.S. She has worn many hats before joining Ten Eyck, including conducting research in evolutionary biology, working in ecological restoration, and working as a designer on landscape architecture and urban planning projects around the country. As a designer, Laura is passionate about the interconnectivity of the human experience, environmental health, and the magic of place.

Laura holds a Masters in Landscape Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was awarded the ASLA Certificate of Honor. She has recently moved back to Austin after spending time in the northeast and can be found around town catching a live show, swimming at Barton Springs, or taking her small dog on long walks.

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Mason's fascination with the natural world began during his childhood, exploring the woods and farmland near Omaha, NE, where he grew up. From camping in Nebraska with his boy scout troop to hiking through the Rocky Mountains on family vacations, he was always keenly observing and questioning the plant and animal life around him. This curiosity deepened during his undergraduate studies in Architecture at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, where he also pursued a minor in Landscape Architecture.

After graduating from UNL, Mason embarked on a 6-week, 9,030-mile road trip across the central Great Plains, assisting with a documentary on regenerative agriculture. This journey ignited his passion for integrating regenerative food systems into landscape design, a focus he continued to explore in his graduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin. There, he earned his Master’s in Landscape Architecture in 2024, receiving the Award of Excellence in General Design from the 2024 ASLA Student Awards and the inaugural Frederick R. Steiner Book Prize for outstanding preparation for professional practice.

When Mason isn’t exploring the outdoors in Austin—whether walking, hiking through Turkey Creek, or taking photos—you might find him cooking at home, working on his book, rock climbing, or traveling.

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Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Samantha graduated from Texas Tech University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. Samantha has worked on both public and private projects of various scales, including resorts, memorials, community parks, sports complexes, and campuses. Her project work on the ‘Molsen Farm Masterplan’ received a 2023 Award of Excellence by the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. What she enjoys most about Landscape Architecture is the opportunity to create spaces for people to gather, discover new experiences, and form lasting memories.

Some of her hobbies include camping, kayaking, tennis, photography, taking care of her houseplants, exploring botanic gardens and nature trails, serving Operation Christmas Child, and spending time with her husband.

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Jingyao earned her Bachelor of Environmental Design from Tongji University and her Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington. Her documentation of everyday life and the ways people and place influence one another shaped her path to landscape architecture. She extended this observational practice to her work in urban ecology, contributing to projects with conservation organizations in addition to drawing scientific illustrations for local bird field guides. Through these experiences, she developed a perspective that situates people as part of nature and design as a bridge between the built and natural worlds. As a designer, she is passionate about connecting people with local ecologies, exploring how landscape architecture can support resilient and inclusive communities.

Outside of work, Jingyao enjoys birding and other naturalist hobbies, keeping a sketchbook of her field notes and drawings.

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• Paula is a professional with 20 years of experience in leading high-performing teams across diverse functions, including Finance, Operations, Sales and Strategy. Her passion for driving efficiency, optimizing processes, and fostering strong, empowered team leadership is guided by her personal motto, “Knowledge is Power”. Paula continually seeks opportunities to challenge herself, acquire new skills, and support the growth of those around her.

  Paula is a native Texan and a Southwest Texas State alumna. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her family, working out with friends, and volunteering in her community. During college football season, you’ll often find her at a game on Saturday nights, or relaxing poolside, enjoying her husband’s expertly curated playlists from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s