About.
ZFREEDMAN Landscape Architecture, Inc. (ZFLA) is a design studio focused on creating custom connections to place and a deeper relationship to nature. This destination is reached through the journey of exploring the deliberate choreography of movement through space, responding to the natural elements of sun patterns and wind, and appealing to the sonic, olfactory and tactile senses.
We prioritize enhancing environmental connectivity by creating habitat, curating material choices based on age, feel, color and the purposeful selection of plant species - all with the concern for sustainability over time at the forefront. Co-creating outdoor spaces for clients that offer respite and honor personal aesthetics, while pursuing design excellence is our passion.
Meet The Team.
Zack Freedman Principal
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Zack Freedman is the founder of ZFREEDMAN Landscape Architecture Inc., bringing over 25 years of experience to the studio. He is a licensed Landscape architect who received his Master’s in Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan. His projects include a broad range of typologies, styles and scales including residential, commercial, schools, institutions, greenways, and public parks. As a landscape architect, he strives to create seamless integration with the surrounding architecture, and inspire a deeper connection to nature while designing unique sculptural forms. His broad interest in environmental systems and design has inspired him to collaborate with a dynamic collection of firms, organizations, clients and North America’s finest architects.
Yoko Saeki Project Manager
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Yoko excels in seamlessly blending the artistic and scientific aspects of the profession into designing outdoor spaces that are environmentally sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and functionally effective. She earned dual Bachelor's degree in architecture and fine arts from Rhode Island School of Design and a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from University of Southern California. She has held key design and management roles on a wide variety of projects including residential, mixed-use development, public parks and campus design. She derives inspiration from her upbringing in Japan and has worked for renowned architectural firms in Tokyo. Apart from her professional endeavors, Yoko’s passions include travelling, hiking, and finding inspiration and utilizing her creativity through ceramics.
Anyi Qu Landscape Designer
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Anyi is a Landscape Designer who is passionate about sustainability and aims at promoting human wellness on physical, social and psychological levels with the help of landscape design. She has a Bachelor’s degree of Environmental Art Design from Zhejiang University, a Master’s degree of Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M University and her work has been recognized for both ASLA Student and Professional Awards. She has gained landscape and urban planning design experience both domestically and internationally. Anyi’s talents range from hand sketching and painting, to 3D modeling and parametric design, and is enthusiastic about applying new methods of visualization to the design progress.