We make places for many with respect for all.
We believe great places require many different people working together to envision, to build, and to steward them. And great places welcome everyone. We are Plural.
Respect and delight guide our practice.
We respect the diverse cultures, communities, and environments in which we work. We respect the ideas and the contributions of our many collaborators.
We bring delight to our process, to our designs, and to the people who experience them.
Carrie Rybczynski PLA
carrie@plural.studio
Landscape Architect
CA License No. 4652
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With a passion for using the landscape as a teaching tool, Carrie designs spaces that promote public health by offering opportunities for recreation, education and interaction. She has expertise in managing complex projects, quickly zooming from the big picture to the finest detail and navigating process with confidence. In addition to practice, Carrie is a member of CLARB’s Leadership Advisory Council, chaired the CLARB Technical Exam Writing Committee and taught construction detailing at UC Berkeley Extension. She is a founding partner of Plural and her dedication, social skills, and empathy are invaluable assets to our studio and our clients.
Haley Waterson PLA
haley@plural.studio
Landscape Architect
CA License No. 5853
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An accomplished athlete, Haley brings team spirit to her practice, creating award-winning designs while rallying community support. A strategic thinker, she leads her teams with a vision and a clear path towards implementation. Her work reimagines traditional public spaces, infusing them with invention, vitality, and playfulness. She is a facile storyteller, using narrative to guide her design process and to inspire communities. Haley is a founding partner of Plural, and her curiosity, mindfulness, and equanimity inspire and guide our studio culture.
Scott Cataffa PLA
scott@plural.studio
Landscape Architect
CA License No. 5639
OH License No. 2101577
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Scott enlivens his collaborations with enthusiasm and wit. He is committed to making resilient places that bring people together and that build social capital in our cities and neighborhoods. He begins with listening, approaching each project with an emphasis on understanding place through the lens of its past and present culture. In addition to practice, Scott teaches design at UC Berkeley. He is a founding partner of Plural and brings over ten years of experience as a Principal, leading the design, management, and construction of complex projects. Scott’s leadership chops and sense of humor buoy our studio.
Erik Jensen PLA
erik@plural.studio
Landscape Architect
CA License No. 6827
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Erik has over ten years experience leading projects at several prestigious Bay Area design firms. He is committed to building well-crafted and beautiful places which stand the test of time. Beyond his design endeavors, Erik is a committed ski-mountaineer, sailor, and gardener. His creativity and passion for the landscape guide his work.
Daphne Caron
daphne@plural.studio
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Daphne brings a can-do spirit, a sense of humor, and good vibes to our studio. Prior to joining Plural, she worked in food system education and academic research. She also practiced at a variety of firms in both San Francisco and Florida, gaining experience on project types ranging from hospitality, estate design, and zoos, to children’s gardens and public parks. Daphne is facile with digital design technologies and is passionate about plants. Outside of work, she enjoys rock climbing, sewing, and exploring the great outdoors.