“Our landscapes are sculpted out of the topography. They are clean, smart and purposeful,” says Eric Blasen, who studied art history at the University of London (UK), received his Bachelor of Science in Geography from Oregon State University and his Masters of Landscape Architecture from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Eric started out designing award-winning furniture before co-founding Blasen Landscape Architecture. He has designed the garden hardscape for over 100 residences, but also created outdoor spaces for wineries, corporate offices and places of worship. Eric has taught Architecture at California College of Art and serves on the SFMOMA’s Architecture & Design Accessions Committee.

“Gardens are a place to reflect, stop, look, listen and heal,” says Silvina Blasen, who studied Horticulture at Sierra College in Rocklin, CA, and Science and Art at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She was a partner at Stienstra / Martierena Landscape Design Build Garden Company in Buenos Aires, Argentina and a nursery manager at Smith and Hawken in Mill Valley, CA, before co-founding Blasen Landscape Architecture in 1993. Silvina is the plant expert and green advocate in the office. Her passion for planting design and knowledge of the environment is brought to every project to create work that is unique and sustainable.

Gary Rasmussen joined Blasen Landscape Architecture in 2001, after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Davis. Gary spent an impactful semester abroad in Italy and has travelled extensively in Asia and Europe. The firm’s chief illustrator, Gary enjoys thinking big and bringing design concepts to life through handmade renderings. He is also keen to ensure that the ethos of a project is fulfilled in its every detail. An Associate Principal, he was a key contributor to the award-winning “San Francisco Heights” project and the edible garden at Oracle Park.

Albert Cruz is a licensed landscape architect with over 20 years of diverse project experience. His project work in the Western United States, ranges from long range master planning for college campuses and streetscape redevelopments as well as public parks and large private estates, giving him a wide range of design experience and built projects. Albert has returned to his residential landscape design roots with recent work in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Hillsborough, California. The unique detailed design work residential projects offer has always been a part of Albert’s aesthetic.

Macey Jiang joined Blasen Landscape Architecture in 2017, after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from University of California, Davis. Growing up in China, Macey was inspired by the aesthetic and craftsmanship of Chinese historic gardens, and developed the passion of gardening and outdoor spaces. She has worked on a wide variety of projects throughout California and other states consisting of private estates, wineries, and institutions. At Blasen, Macey continues to build her design and project management skills from preliminary design through construction administration phases as she assists project managers and principals. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring hiking trails, experimenting foodscape and traveling.

Nich Matson joined Blasen Landscape Architecture in 2021 after attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earning a bachelors of science in Landscape Architecture. As a student, Nich gained experience at two internships. He has a love for nature and artwork always looking for creative ways to merge the two passions together in his work. Nich is constantly drawing and in his free time enjoys doodling children’s books.