Since graduating from Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo, with a degree in landscape architecture, Karen has been developing her award-winning practice for over 35 years, working on a variety of landmark projects including Gilroy Gardens, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and numerous high-profile residential landscapes. Karen continues her practice from Gilroy, California with her design team serving in and around the San Fransico Bay, Monterey Penisula, and the North Central Coast.
Karen founded Aitken & Associates as a Landscape Architecture firm serving the unique needs of Northern and Central California. Our reputation is based, in part, upon listening and responding to each clients' unique needs, and in creating delightful environments tailored to their wishes and desires. We take pride in creating thoughtful, innovative, and environmentally conscious landscapes, which will serve you for years to come.
A project we are very proud of is the Landscape Master plan and plant selection for the world-famous Gilroy Gardens Horticultural Theme Park, formally known as Bonfonte Gardens.
Karen founded Aitken & Associates as a Landscape Architecture firm serving the unique needs of Northern and Central California. Our reputation is based, in part, upon listening and responding to each clients' unique needs, and in creating delightful environments tailored to their wishes and desires. We take pride in creating thoughtful, innovative, and environmentally conscious landscapes, which will serve you for years to come.
A project we are very proud of is the Landscape Master plan and plant selection for the world-famous Gilroy Gardens Horticultural Theme Park, formally known as Bonfonte Gardens.
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Since childhood, Karen has had a passion for designing outdoor spaces.
This passion has blossomed into her lifelong pursuit of making spaces as functional and beautiful as possible.
Immediately after graduating Karen went to work at the San Luis Obispo County Planning Department.
After she earned her California Landscape Architect License she started Karen Aitken and Associates as a young 24-year-old.
Since then Karen Aitken and Associates has grown to a full service firm with a team of a dozen and is one of the premier landscape architecture firms in central and northern California.
This passion has blossomed into her lifelong pursuit of making spaces as functional and beautiful as possible.
Immediately after graduating Karen went to work at the San Luis Obispo County Planning Department.
After she earned her California Landscape Architect License she started Karen Aitken and Associates as a young 24-year-old.
Since then Karen Aitken and Associates has grown to a full service firm with a team of a dozen and is one of the premier landscape architecture firms in central and northern California.
Karen Aitken and Associates is a professional consulting firm that specializes in full-scope landscape architectural services for large-scale commercial and residential projects.
The firm also provides assistance in master planning and landscape construction.
We have designed a wide range of project work, from garden retreats to world-famous theme parks, gardens to golf courses, villas to luxurious resorts.
Additionally, Karen Aitken & Associates has designed thousands of residential projects of all scales, throughout Northern and Central California.
The firm also provides assistance in master planning and landscape construction.
We have designed a wide range of project work, from garden retreats to world-famous theme parks, gardens to golf courses, villas to luxurious resorts.
Additionally, Karen Aitken & Associates has designed thousands of residential projects of all scales, throughout Northern and Central California.
Karen Aitken and Associates are very excited to be introducing an in-house contracting service under the new Gardens for the Valley brand!
We believe that landscaping isn't just planting trees or flowers, but designing a space that necessitates an experience akin to melding back into nature; a return to the roots.
As a result, no two design answers are the same - every family, every commercial project needs a specific design that serves its location and users.
In terms of more drought tolerant landscapes, saving water doesn't need to mean scrimping on beauty or enjoyment.
We believe that landscaping isn't just planting trees or flowers, but designing a space that necessitates an experience akin to melding back into nature; a return to the roots.
As a result, no two design answers are the same - every family, every commercial project needs a specific design that serves its location and users.
In terms of more drought tolerant landscapes, saving water doesn't need to mean scrimping on beauty or enjoyment.
If you have any general questions or comments, please email us at hello@kaa.design.
To immediately talk to an associate use our Intercom tool in the bottom right of the screen.
If you are an architect, designer, or contractor who would like to work with us email our project manager at pam@kaa.design.
To immediately talk to an associate use our Intercom tool in the bottom right of the screen.
If you are an architect, designer, or contractor who would like to work with us email our project manager at pam@kaa.design.
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