PEOPLE
DANIEL EDWARDS, Principal
Daniel is a former principal and co-owner of Ecotone Environmental, a reputable Portland Landscape Architecture firm based in Portland Oregon. As principal of DELA STUDIO, he is committed to a high level of design and imagination to create unique places that allow people to effortlessly connect to nature. His focus is to create landscapes that are intriguing, functional and minimally disturb the surrounding natural environment.
His experience in Landscape Architecture is diverse with notable projects completed in typologies such as Affordable Housing, Community Design, Hospitality, Educational and Business Campuses, Residential, and Greenroofs. Daniel’s passion for environmental preservation, an undying curiosity of the built environment, and a sincere appreciation for design are the building blocks for creative yet environmentally sustainable designed projects. His 20 years of landscape architecture experience allows him to confidently communicate with clientele and stakeholders, successfully execute the design process, and effectively coordinate details with contractors.
He is a registered landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, LEED Accredited Professional and an expert in sustainable design. When Daniel is not busy creating new environments, you can find him on a paddle board or backpacking far away from civilization or travelling the world somewhere interesting.
EDUCATION
B.S. Physics and Philosophy, Allegheny College Meadville, Pennsylvania
Certification in Landscape Architecture, University of California At Berkeley, Berkeley CA
REGISTRATION
Oregon Landscape Architect #0851
Washington Landscape Architect #22033649
Oregon Contractor #9087
LEED AP
DELA Studio, a product of the notable Portland Oregon Landscape Architecture Firm, Ecotone Environmental, is excited to begin a new journey with a sincere commitment to thoughtful design of the built outdoor environment with a purposeful intention to design with environmental preservation in mind. We have a mission to connect people to nature by creating dynamic, creative and functional places for people to gather, empower and socialize with each other. Intersections define places and are linked by paths which provide a journey through environments both uninterrupted and sculpted. DELA STUDIO is committed to providing places that inspire and engage the senses and fuse art seamlessly into the existing environment.
The needs of our clientele are priority one and our experience has taught us to listen earnestly at the onset of design in order to tailor a landscape that will suit each user of the environment we create. Environmental and fiscal responsibility is our primary goal when working with our clients and our process ensures that this is realized within our designs.
REGISTRATIONS
ESB Certification #13977
Oregon Landscape Architect Firm #L593
LEED AP
AWARDS
Top Project | Daily Journal Of Commerce | Port Angeles Boys and Girls Club | 2022
Transformer Award | Portland Business Journal | Kellogg Middle School | 2022
Feature Project in Affordable Housing News | Sellwood Center | 2017
Demuro Award - Francis Court | Dayton, OR | 2016
Oregon Main Street Award | Francis Court | Dayton OR | 2016
NOTABLE PROJECTS
Broadleaf Arbor, St. Helens OR
Kellogg Middle School, Portland OR
Maletis Beverage Campus, Portland OR
Francis Court, Dayton OR
Dayton Hotel, Dayton OR
Multnomah County Library Greenroof, Portland OR
Mead Building Greenroof, Portland OR
