Collaborators
Erika Mashig BCSLA CSLA MLA
Originally from New York, Erika received a Bachelor of Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and spent the following three years assisting in dendrochronological research at Columbia University. She migrated to Vancouver to complete her master’s degree in Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia, including a semester abroad at Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
Erika has collaborated in the past with MTD on design competitions and pro-bono work, including Viva Vancouver Hot Tubs, Surrey Parkit competition, South Fraser BIA public realm improvements and most recently the Little Mountain Elementary Playground Improvements in 2019.
Erika’s current fulltime role is the Deputy Director of Parks Policy and Planning at the City of New Westminster.
Often working with large multi-disciplinary teams, Erika has carried projects through all phases, from concept to construction and brings her experience from a diverse portfolio of local projects as well as across Canada.
Education:
Master of Landscape Architecture- University of British Columbia
Graduate Exchange- Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Earth & Environmental Science Graduate Coursework- Columbia University
Bachelor of Science, Forestry- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Yong Xu BCSLA CSLA MLA
Yong Xu has over 25 years of experience in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Design, in North America, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Prior to joining MTD she was a senior Landscape Architect at DIALOG and PFS studio as well as Urbis, IPD and GHD.
While at DIAOG Yong Xu worked on the Smithe and Richards Downtown Park with Matthew Thomson, and was instrumental in developing the 3D digital model and early technical drawings that helped inform the project team and staff towards selecting and evolving the preferred Park design.
As well as collaborating on MTD projects Yong Xu also runs her own successful residential landscape architecture practice
Relevant Projects:
Town of Oliver Community Plaza and Station Street Revitalization 2021 – Ongoing
Lu’ma Native Housing Society + First United Church Indigenous Housing Project 2021 – Ongoing
City of Vancouver, Vienna House, Social Housing/Passive House 2021 – Ongoing
City of Vancouver Smithe and Richards Public Park, while at DIALOG 2014 – 2017
UBC South Gage Student Housing, Podium Level Student Amenity Space, while at DIALOG 2017 - 2019
Professional Summary:
Senior Landscape Architect at Matthew Thomson Design Ltd 2019 – Present
Senior Landscape Architect – DIALOG 2014 – 2017
Landscape Architect - PFS Studio 2008 – 2014
Member of British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects
Member of Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
Education:
LEED Certification
Master of Landscape Architecture: University of British Columbia
Master of Botany and Forestry: University of Eastern China
Aaron Gaffney
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Jennifer Fix Ahne Studio
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