Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscape Architects in Poway, CA
Wynn-Smith Landscape Architecture, Inc. was founded in 1993 with a vision to create environmentally conscious outdoor spaces while fostering long-term client relationships. Our team has designed diverse projects across the United States, Europe, and Mexico, specializing in Equestrian Facilities, Parks, Urban Spaces, Schools, Commercial Properties, Residences, and Resorts. We approach each project by deeply understanding the site's natural characteristics and client needs, ensuring designs reflect both functional requirements and aesthetic harmony. Our process includes master planning, design development, construction documentation, and administration, guided by a philosophy of client collaboration throughout every phase.With decades of collective experience, our landscape architects bring expertise in water conservation, 3D digital modeling, and sustainable design practices. Our equestrian projects benefit from Tim Smith's hands-on experience at his family's Kentucky horse farm and veterinary practice connections. We prioritize creating spaces that balance human needs with environmental stewardship, resulting in inspiring, site-specific solutions that serve communities and private clients alike.
Services
Equestrian Facilities
Commercial Properties
Residential Landscapes
Parks & Urban Spaces
Public Spaces
Housing/Mixed-Use
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in landscape architecture across 3 continents
- Our team includes equestrian specialists with generational industry knowledge
- We maintain client collaboration throughout every project phase
- We implement sustainable water conservation and digital modeling techniques
- Our designs harmonize environmental stewardship with functional requirements
Associations and certifications
- PLA
- ASLA
Services
Equestrian Facilities
Our equestrian facility designs combine functional horse operation requirements with aesthetic landscape integration. We provide site feasibility analysis, facility layout planning, and detailed construction documentation for barns, paddocks, and training areas. Our team's generational equine industry knowledge ensures safe, efficient designs that meet both human and animal needs.
Commercial Properties
We create welcoming commercial environments that enhance property value and customer experience. Our designs balance developer requirements with environmental considerations, creating profitable spaces that integrate with surrounding communities through thoughtful site planning and sustainable practices.
Residential Landscapes
Our residential designs transform outdoor spaces into personalized extensions of living environments. We focus on client-specific needs while maintaining environmental harmony, creating functional yet beautiful spaces for family gatherings and private relaxation through customized planting plans and hardscape elements.
Parks & Urban Spaces
We design community-focused parks and urban spaces that foster social interaction while addressing environmental sustainability. Our approach considers local culture and ecological systems to create multi-functional public areas that serve both recreational needs and environmental conservation goals.
Public Spaces
Our public space designs explore deeper purposes beyond aesthetics, creating meaningful environments that reflect community identity. We implement solutions that balance public access requirements with environmental protection, resulting in spaces that serve both practical and symbolic community functions.
People
Timothy M. Smith
Principal - Landscape Architect
With over 30 years of experience, Timothy M. Smith leads design efforts at WSLA. His childhood on a Kentucky horse farm and family veterinary practice background inform his equestrian design expertise. He holds a PLA and ASLA certification.
Kelly W. Smith
Office Manager
Originally from Chicago, Kelly manages WSLA's office operations. Her childhood near Wisconsin state parks fostered an appreciation for natural environments that supports her administrative role in the landscape architecture firm.
Abbas Hussaini
Project Manager - Landscape Designer
Abbas brings international perspective to WSLA from living in three different countries. His global experience shapes his approach to landscape design challenges, combining diverse cultural insights with technical expertise in project management.
Ashley Donadt
Equestrian Specialist
Ashley's passion for horses and dressage led her to specialize in equestrian design at WSLA. With experience at top California barns, she contributes practical knowledge of horse facility requirements to our projects.
Kristina Marder
Project Manager - Landscape Architect
Licensed in California (PLA #7133), Kristina combines artistic talent with technical expertise in landscape architecture. Her childhood love of drawing evolved into creating functional outdoor spaces that balance aesthetics with practical requirements.
Questions
What types of landscape architecture projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in equestrian facilities, commercial properties, residential landscapes, parks, urban spaces, public spaces, and mixed-use housing developments.
How long has your firm been in business?
Wynn-Smith Landscape Architecture has been designing outdoor spaces since 1993, with over 30 years of professional experience.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects across the United States, Europe, and Mexico, adapting our designs to diverse environmental and cultural contexts.
What makes your equestrian facility designs unique?
Our equestrian designs combine Tim Smith's generational horse industry knowledge with landscape architecture principles to create functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing horse facilities.
How do you approach sustainable landscape design?
We integrate water conservation strategies, 3D digital modeling, and environmental sensitivity into all projects, ensuring designs work harmoniously with natural site characteristics.
Can you handle both large and small scale projects?
Yes, we manage projects of all sizes from small residential gardens to large-scale commercial and public space developments.
