South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture

Miles founded South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture in 2003. He brings to his work an obvious appreciation for architectural backdrop, landscape relevance and design detail, which he then translates and re-describes through his sensitive lense. A graduate of The University of Maryland, Miles is a registered landscape architect in Maryland and Virginia. His focus is to seek out projects aimed at incorporating the principles of sustainability (water conservation and reuse), ecological restoration (reduction of impervious surfaces) and the use of native plant material.

His 11 years of experience have given him the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging from high end residential design and historic restoration to urban streetscape design and commercial development. This experience has allowed him to develop a clear design intention and an appreciation for strong client relationships.

During his 6 years (1997-2003) working with the Internationally recognized firm of James Urban Landscape Architecture in Annapolis, Maryland he

managed projects that included The National Japanese American Memorial in the Nation's Capital, Dumbarton Oaks Library and Gardeners' Court Addition and The Federal Courthouse Grounds and Public Plaza in Jacksonville, Florida.

Since founding South Fork Studio, Miles has worked with The Center for Watershed Protection as a contributing participant in the creation of a new manual titled: Designing the Urban Landscape to Integrate Trees and Storm water. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland where he taught storm water management to third year students in the landscape architecture department.

Miles stays involved with the landscape architecture and design communities by being an active member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and rounds out his knowledge base with his memberships in the Maryland Native Plant Society and The International Society of Arboriculture.