Beyond the above literal definition, “BOSKY” has a deeper meaning to us.
The notion of “abundance” in the environment is one that drives and informs all our decision making. We live in a world where careful thought and a commitment to sustainability is vital for the longevity of our climate, environment, and way of life.
Although we acknowledge the finite limitations of our world, we approach our profession as a means to counter the lack of abundance in the greater landscape. As landscape architects, we strive to add an abundance of cooling, habitat, regenerative open spaces, clean water, healthy soils, and spaces to allow community a space to create, dream, and protect this rare rock orbiting the sun.
BOSKY is no ordinary landscape architecture office.
We aim to push boundaries and challenge expectations on each and every project. We value new technology, modern materials, sustainable approaches, and often come into the office with dirt under our fingernails.
For us, the dynamic nature of landscape keeps every project alive long past the installation date. There is no greater joy than to be surprised by unanticipated moments in a designed garden a decade after its conception on paper.
Meet the Team
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Rob Maday
PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, FOUNDER
Rob Maday, ASLA, graduated with honors from Cal Poly SLO, with a degree in Landscape Architecture and a desire to create landscapes in keeping with California’s climate and culture. He established his own practice in 2009 and has garnered years of managerial and design experience with a diverse group of work including residential, estate gardens, large-scale residential developments, habitat restoration, commercial, and institutional projects.
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Keir Smith
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, ASSOCIATE & STUDIO LEAD
Keir has been with Bosky since 2012 and graduated with honors from Cal Poly SLO with a degree in Landscape Architecture. After graduating Keir interned at Lotusland, a world renowned botanical display garden, and then as a designer and construction supervisor for a prominent landscape contractor. His local roots, technical knowledge, and creativity combine to serve our clients well in his role as project manager.
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Brooks Mikkelsen
PROJECT MANAGER, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
After receiving her Masters of Landscape Architecture from University of Texas, Austin, Brooks found her way to California. Once here she joined a large multi-disciplinary firm in Los Angeles as an Associate. When life brought her further north up the coast to Santa Barbara, Bosky was more than happy to bring her into the team in 2019. She brings a wide range of experience in residential, commercial, and urban projects.
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Graham Goldich
PROJECT MANAGER, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Graham Goldich is an ardent designer, gardener and builder with many years experience working in the food-forward landscape space. A recent graduate of the Landscape Architecture Master’s Program at Cal Poly Pomona, he is committed to designs that celebrate bounty, beauty and community. An Alum of the Environmental Studies program at University of California, Santa Barbara, he has returned to Santa Barbara, where his passion for landscape began.
How we stand out.
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Passion
We find excitement in the blending of art, botany, soil science, construction, and many other facts of our profession. But more importantly, we believe our profession has the ability to create spaces that heal and honor our natural environment for generations come.
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Vision
Taking a raw or under-utilized site and giving it character and purpose takes practice, requires inspiration, and is best achieve when our hand Is gently informed by our passion.
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Communication
Beyond the expected form of communication, our ability convey design intent through spoken word, 2D & 3D illustrations, and video create a robust and honest way for us to share our ideas and respond to client needs.
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Technically Solid
With over 20 years in the industry, we’ve picked up a bit along the way. We integrate our experience into all phases our work to ensure the projects we support are rooted in reality and are viable long-term solutions.
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Ongoing Support
We recognize at our role as landscape architects naturally morphs into garden coaching. Once a garden is planted, its journey is just beginning and we support its evolution.
Endorsements
We feel the best mark of our service is not necessarily the landscapes that are created, but the relationships that are forged through the design, construction, and maintenance of a project. Here are a sample of accolades:
A selection of Bosky work in print
CLIENTS + PROFESSIONAL LINKS
Institutional / Municipal / Agriculture
Apricot Lane Farms, Moorpark
Cate School, Carpinteria
City of Carpinteria
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Commercial/Industrial
Gill's Onion, Oxnard
Elbar Investments
Pali Wine Co.
Harbour Outdoor
Residential
Please contact Bosky for full reference list.
PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATORS
ab David Magney Environmental Consulting
DMHA Architecture + Interior Design
David VanHoy, Architect
Robert Glazier, Architect