landscape architect

noun

: a person who develops land for human use and enjoyment through effective placement of structures, vehicular and pedestrian ways, and plantings
landscape architecture noun

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At a final construction update held near the crossing Thursday, Robert Rock, lead landscape architect and principal designer for the crossing, explained that the soil in the area is rich in clay and silt. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Outside, the property’s unique layout—several structures linked by a central courtyard—was reshaped in collaboration with landscape architect Nick Pusterla, a director at Tom Stuart-Smith Studio. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 Late one night in October, 2017, Jane Marx, a landscape architect in the wine country of Northern California, woke up to the smell of smoke and the sound of an eerie, howling wind. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 Ma Yansong, architect and founder of MAD Architects, and Mia Lehrer, landscape architect at Studio-MLA ,also discussed their experiences of working to make the museum a reality for Angelenos and other visitors. — Christina Merino, Daily News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landscape architect

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of landscape architect was in 1863

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“Landscape architect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landscape%20architect. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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