Poppy Landscape Architecture, serving Southern & Central California

2024-Current

Poppy LA is a boutique landscape architecture practice led by Jamie Litton-Lanfranco, creating ecologically sensitive landscapes for residential spaces. With a background in high-end and estate design, Jamie brings artistry and technical skill to each project - whether through full design services or consulting support.

Education

University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Theory and practice of creative research methodologies within situated fieldwork contexts to explore intersections between society, landscape and environment.
Graduated with Distinction.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Study of landscape architectural design theory, ecology, history, culture, and implementation through applied learn-by-doing approach.

Selected Experience

Lisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture, Los Angeles

See article linked here for more information on LGLA work experience:
- Jamie Litton-Lanfranco at LGLA
Collaborated closely with senior leadership to ensure exceptionally executed projects focused in estate design, historic preservation, and urban design. Led preparation of communicative design graphics, from 2D and 3D renderings during design development phases to precise construction documentation packages, including innovative planting designs and complex grading plans. Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to effectively troubleshoot and address client inquiries. Offered mentorship to emerging designers, ensuring effective graphic communication.

Studio H, Los Angeles

Demonstrated strong client acquisition skills, surpassing company expectations with a close rate at 16% higher than average. Conducted on-site meetings with clients and interdisciplinary teams. Prepared proposals considering client vision, construction costs, and design processes. Technically focused on planting design, lighting design, grading and drainage plans. Led construction observation services while facilitating client/contractor communication to ensure project delivery was consistent with the design intent and client vision.

Zeterre Landscape Architecture, San Francisco

Managed technical planting design documents, plant material sourcing, and associated client and vendor coordination. Ensured implementation of planting plans reflected design intent while overseeing plant installations and on-site staking. Collaborated with senior leadership during design development phases, polished technical construction documentation skills, and participated in construction observation.