Fernando Sousa

ASLA – LANDSCAPE DESIGNER I

My educational background…
BLA from the Boston Architectural College.

I'm from…
Lincoln, Mass

Why Copley Wolff?
To branch out from residential work and to learn and be involved with larger projects.

I’m drawn to design because…
There is a sense of curiosity and expression that reveal themselves in each design opportunity, I enjoy that.

My earliest design memory is…
As a youngin, I fondly remember a friend and I would explore the woodland tinkering with ways to make shelters using the materials and the landscape. More recently in my academic experience, I remember discovering the spline tool in studio was good fun.

A place that has affected me is…
A local bar with Lord of Rings Pinball. Fun times

On my playlist is…
Fernando - ABBA

In my spare time…
Being active, I enjoy gravel riding, playing soccer, and ultimate with friends. Some personal projects I am picking away at over the season are beekeeping and propagating a small tree farm.

My favorite food is…
Barbeque and Dim Sum

My favorite local restaurants are…
Oyster Select and The Brewers Fork

My favorite park is…
Mount Auburn Cemetery, I need to go to more parks.

My favorite show/movie/book is…
Princess Mononoke - Studio Ghibli/Hayau Miyazaki

Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a…
A film director or an artist of sorts. My imagination always wanted to bring books and comics I was reading to another visual experience.

A fun fact about me…
At some point in my life, I am determined to destroy the One Ring in the Lord of the Rings pinball machine, and maybe read the books.

Highlighted Projects:
Boynton Yards and Court Square