Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, Ten Eyck Landscape Architects (TELA) has been dedicated to the creation of ecologically restorative outdoor spaces that foster community healing. Rooted in Austin, Texas with origins in Phoenix, Arizona, the studio takes a regional approach to landscapes of the American southwest, leading conversations around pressing ecological issues through people and place-based design.

Working closely with architects, engineers, ecologists, and clients, TELA draws from extensive experience and intimate environmental knowledge to transform overlooked and ordinary outdoor spaces into authentic, vibrant landscapes that stimulate the senses and unify communities. Recognizing the complexities of this endeavor, our collaborative, fourteen-person team prioritizes native plant species, water harvesting technologies, and durable materials, artfully expressed through form, color, and texture.

Our approach evaluates landscape through a holistic lens, creating environments that are historically and ecologically sensitive while fostering a resilient and accessible future for all who inhabit them.