WARREN'S BIO

Part scholar of ornamental grasses, part master of all elements water, part sculptor of nature, Warren Simmonds uses an approach to Landscape Architecture that is deeply rooted in nature. The firm focuses on the idea of “sanctuary,” creating one-of-a-kind outdoor places that provide a respite from the stresses of life and nourish the spirit.

Warren founded San Anselmo, CA-based landscape architecture firm, Simmonds & Associates, Inc. in 1994. Prior to founding his own firm he tenured as both Project Manager and Landscape Architect for Eldon Beck Associates (San Rafael, CA), as Landscape Architect for Leffingwell Associates (Sausalito, CA), as Landscape Architect for Land Design International (Burleigh Heads, Australia) and as Landscape Architect for Al-Zoen Sekki Landscape Company (Tokyo, Japan.) Warren's 25 plus years of experience is built on a unique project spectrum spread over three continents; residential garden design, commercial and retail design, hospital and school campus design, tropical and mountain resort projects and residential estates.

Warren received his degree in Landscape Architecture from The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia and is currently licensed in the state of California.

ALEX’S BIO

With a strong knowledge of ecological practices and sustainability, as well as a background in art, Alexandra Witte approaches landscape architecture with creativity and versatility.  Her design technique draws deeply from her love of painting, allowing her to think about landscape architecture in terms of forms and colors, creating compositions of the land and space.  She believes this detailed attention to lines, colors, textures and forms makes not only paintings, but each landscape, come alive.

Alex also has a strong background in horse management.  She has ridden horses for most of her life.  Her years of competition, teaching and riding professionally have given her a solid, experience based knowledge, which she can tactfully apply to designing equestrian facilities and other horse properties.

Alex graduated from University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture.  She also studied at the University of Melbourne, Australia in the Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Design graduate program.  In addition, Alex has designed multiple projects in Indonesia, and has spent time studying throughout Europe, examining in depth the sustainable practices and technologies of many Northern European cities.