Functioning as an open studio, DesignWorks professionals exchange ideas and philosophies quickly and effectively. Organized as a tightly knit group of teams, we strive to mentor the absolute best talent in our profession. DesignWorks applies vision, innovation, and technology to ensure success for each project.



W. Scott Parker, RLA, ASLA
Partner

Scott co-founded DesignWorks in 1994. He earned a Masters of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University after graduating with honors from the University of Georgia School of Environmental Design. Before opening his own firm in Cambridge, MA, Scott worked for many years with noted architect Benjamin Thompson, creator of Boston's Faneuil Hall, on urban design projects all over the world. Scott has received numerous professional awards, including a Boston Society of Architects Honor Award for his work on the Charleston Holocaust Memorial and an ASLA Southeastern Regional Merit Award for the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Master Plan. He is a member of the Seaside Farms ARB, Sullivan's Island Town Planning Commission, and The Charleston Horticulture Society.

 


John Tarkany, RLA, ASLA
Partner

John merged his firm into DesignWorks in 1995, bringing a combination of design and technical expertise to the firm. He earned a B.A. in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University, then moved to Charleston a few years later where he has practiced for over 21 years. Prior to joining DesignWorks, John worked for six years as a Project Manager for Edward Pinckney Associates.

 


J. Stephen Dudash, RLA, ASLA
Partner

Prior to co-founding DesignWorks in 1994, Steve Dudash ran his successful firm, JSD Landscape Architects, for 5 years. He earned a Masters of Landscape Architecture degree from Louisiana State University and a B.S. in Horticulture from Clemson University. Steve's focus on technology keeps the firm ahead of the pack and earns recognition from national publications and local business organizations. He has received several professional awards, including: in 2003, an ASLA Merit Award for Beresford Hall; in 2002, an ASLA Honor Award for The Golf Club at Briar's Creek; and in 2001, an ASLA Honor Award for Daniel Island Public Realm.

 


Christophe Drumain, DPLG
Partner

Christophe is an architect with over thirteen years experience in urban design, planning, and landscape architecture. He has contributed his skills to a wide range of projects ranging from community planning, urban design, residential, and design guidelines. Christophe has a B.A. and a Masters in Architecture from Ecole d' Architecture de Bordeaux, France. He also has a Post Graduate Masters of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University and a Masters in Planning.

 


Gary Collins, RLA, ASLA
Associate


 
   

Robert Maerlender, CLA, ASLA
Team Leader

Anna Montgomery, RLA, ASLA
Team Leader

   

Jason Kronsberg, RLA, ASLA
Team Leader

Edmund Most, CLA, ASLA
Team Leader

   

Allison Strickland, RLA, ASLA
Project Coordinator

Evan Brandon, RLA, ASLA
Project Coordinator

   

Clyde Timmons, RLA, ASLA
Project Coordinator

Tyla Bowers, RLA, ASLA
Project Coordinator

   

Patrick Johnson, RLA, ASLA
Senior Designer

Jennifer Jessup
Senior Designer

   

Heather Foley
Senior Designer

Michael Kittrell
Designer

   

Jill Statz
Designer

Lisa Daye
Designer

 

Craig Letson
Designer

Paul McKinney
Designer

   

Janice Culpepper
Business Manager

Greg Scott
IT Director

   

Ann Haynie
Marketing Coordinator

Sarah Ray
Executive Assistant

   

Katie Bean
Administrative Coordinator

Kelly M. Latta
Receptionist