Fora Landscape Architects

• Formerly known as Weisman Design Group.
• Over 40 years of experience delivering landscape architecture for public and private clients.
• Studio located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.

What we focus on

• Creating adaptive, resilient, community-centered outdoor environments.
• Designing places that promote social well-being and a strong connection to nature.

How we work

• Emphasis on openness, curiosity, and creativity.
• Collaborative process with clients, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Focus on healthy relationships and ensuring all voices are heard during the design process.

• K–12 public and private school campuses.
• Early learning centers.
• Outdoor learning and play environments.
• Campus planning for new schools and modernizations.

Housing and mixed-use

• Large-scale housing communities.
• Mixed-use residential and office developments.
• Multi-family residential landscapes.
• Roof terraces and amenity decks.

Parks and community spaces

• Community parks and sports parks.
• Playgrounds and play areas.
• Sports fields and athletic field complexes.
• Flexible open spaces that can host concerts, markets, and community events.

Commercial and transit-oriented projects

• Commercial office developments.
• Transit-oriented developments and open spaces associated with transit.
• Urban open spaces for workplaces and mixed-use districts.

Seattle, WA 98115 United States

• Phone: 206.322.1732
• Email: hello@fora.land
• Website: https://fora.land

The studio is located in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood, near light rail, major bus routes, and I‑5.

Getting in touch

• For new projects and partnerships, contact the office by phone or email.
• For career inquiries, email your resume and information to hello@fora.land.
• You can also use the contact and mailing list forms on the website to reach the team.

Office hours and appointment times are not listed on the website; contact the studio directly to arrange a meeting.

Lists Landskrona as a location. Names Northwest and Landskrona as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Seattle-based design practice with over 40 years of work.
• Focus areas include public and private schools, sports fields, large-scale housing, commercial development, parks, and playgrounds.
• Culture emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, professional growth, and personal expression.
• Flexible hybrid work environment balancing the needs of the firm and individuals.
• Studio designed specifically for the team in the Roosevelt neighborhood near light rail, major bus routes, and I‑5.
• Commitment to diversity in all aspects of the work, encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply.

Typical roles

Examples of roles mentioned on the website include:

• Landscape Designer with 2–5+ years of professional experience and a bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.
• Registered Landscape Architect / Project Manager with a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience and interest in project leadership, mentorship, and firm stewardship.

How to apply

• Current openings are posted on the firm's website and may also appear on professional job boards such as the Washington Chapter of ASLA (WASLA).
• Applicants are invited to contact the firm at hello@fora.land with their materials and questions.

Hiring needs, roles, and requirements may change over time; refer to the latest information on the website or contact the office directly.

Smokey Point Community Park (Arlington, WA)

• Community park opened in May 2025 for the City of Arlington.
• Vision: create a community space for concerts, vendor fairs, programmed events, and everyday recreation.
• Key features:
• Entry and gathering plaza with historical interpretive and gateway signage.
• Stage and picnic area.
• Restrooms and playground.
• Parking and a measured walking track around a large flexible oval field.
• Spaces designed for multi-generational activities and flexible programming such as concerts and farmers markets.
• Future roadway access on the east side of the park to support food trucks during community events.
• Project partners noted on the website include Rock Project Management, Jacobson Consulting Engineers, Dykeman Architects, Seattle Structural PS, Metrix Engineers, and AESI.

Education and campus projects

Examples of K–12 and campus projects mentioned on the website include:

• Bennett Elementary School.
• Juanita High School.
• Stevens Creek Elementary and Early Learning Center.
• Tillicum Middle School.
• Sammamish High School.
• North Middle School.
• Mary Lyon Elementary.
• Enumclaw High School.
• Anhalt Renovation + Addition.
• College Place Campus.
• Evergreen Transition Sensory Garden.
• Illahee Middle School.
• Crescent Harbor Elementary School.
• Lake Stevens Elementary School #8.

Mixed-use, housing, and commercial projects

Examples mentioned on the website include:

• Spectra.
• Boardwalk.
• Valdok 1706.
• Symetra Center renovation.
• Amazon AUS20.
• 11040 Main.
• Everett Riverfront Development.
• Domain 9 roof terrace in Austin, Texas.

These examples illustrate the diversity of Fora's work; they are not a complete project list.

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