Lara leads the design of distinctive public projects that are grounded in strong ideas and creative responses to context. She has contributed to award-winning projects throughout the country including downtown parks, waterfronts, and gardens; urban design and campus projects; and sites that support culture and education. Lara is passionate about the challenge of bringing beauty and clarity to complex urban and natural settings. Her projects balance design vision with keen insight into what makes public spaces function successfully.
Lara has guided the success and growth of Walker Macy’s Seattle office since 2014, and has been actively engaged in Seattle’s design community, serving on professional and academic advisory boards over the years. She is a thoughtful leader of interdisciplinary teams and collaborates closely with clients to develop meaningful places for their communities.
Lara Rose
Principal, Landscape Architect
Certifications
Registered Landscape Architect:
CA, WA, OR
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts, Art
Yale University
Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
Society for College and University Planning
Selected Projects
Deschutes Public LibrariesElliott Bay Connections
Eugene Downtown Riverfront Park
Eagle Harbor Waterfront Park
Edmonds Civic Center Playfield
Field Arts and Events Hall
Freeway Park Revitalization
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park
Goldendale Observatory
Lake2Bay Street Concept Plan
Pioneer Square Parks and Gateways
Seattle Asian Art Museum Expansion
Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance
Tacoma Theater District Placemaking
UO Thirteenth Avenue
UW Bothell Residential Village
UW Bothell/Cascadia College Campus Master Plan
UW Montlake Medical Center
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Volunteer Park Amphitheater
Belo Garden*
Caruthers Park*
Discovery Green*
*Projects completed prior to joining Walker Macy