Stimson

stimson is based in cambridge and princeton, massachusetts and is composed of an urban and rural landscape architecture studio, a working farm and a plant nursery. stimson was conceived in 1992 by stephen stimson, fasla. born and raised on a 10th generation dairy farm in new england, a simple, agrarian-minded approach to design is the mainstay of our work. the studio has since evolved into a collective led by five principals. we share a mutual love for the land, craft and invention. we design at all scales and every geography. our work is a collection of intimate gardens, academic campuses, museums, parks and artful installations in the northeast and around the country. design expression comes from getting to know each site individually. understanding context is essential. long-term, curation of our work is part of the design process. we design for longevity. our studio is a diverse and intelligent team of designers, planners, and horticulturalists. we appreciate an artisanal and besp