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I’m Blair. Some still call me “Guppy.” I’m a Canadian-born landscape architect whose work is driven by a commitment to creating spaces that transform and inspire. With dual citizenship, a career spanning two decades, and international design experience, my work blends the rigorous technicality of landscape architecture with the creative vision of a multidisciplinary studio, aiming to improve lives through design that connects people to nature, culture, and community. My design process emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and thoughtful problem-solving, always beginning with the end-user’s needs, aspirations, and experiences.

Inspired by the informal landscapes of a Pacific Northwest upbringing and the principles of West coast modernism, I seek to craft places that capture the essence of their surroundings. From topography that guides movement to the seamless integration of building thresholds and natural flows, my work accentuates each site’s unique characteristics. I’ve been fortunate to have contributed to award-winning built works with renowned firms such as W Architecture, PFS Studio, and West 8, where I’ve led complex projects like Miami Beach’s “Soundscape” and Governors Island Park, bringing together large teams of engineers and architects in pursuit of excellence.

I believe in the transformative power of design as both a functional and emotional response, driven by curiosity, resilience, and a desire to challenge the conventional. I see design in terms of music, a way to bring harmony to the built environment by thoughtfully merging utility, beauty, and wonder. I approach design honoring subtlety and sophistication, focusing on the small, often unnoticed elements that profoundly shape how people experience space.

Beyond the aesthetic, I’m anchored in the belief that “every design has an objective.” To me, true innovation isn’t about the big ideas alone but is often found in a series of small, impactful changes. Each project is a story told through design, connecting people to themselves and others. My dedication to sustainability and to amplifying overlooked voices fuels this mission to create environments that resonate with users on multiple levels.

In my studio, I lean-in with the conviction that a better future is co-created. By listening deeply and posing questions that challenge “why” and “what if,” I help shaping places and spaces that are sustainable, functional, and rich in meaning.

I live to fly in the face of what is established and possible, I see the links between design and all that other stuff, and I have a font named after me.