commercial projects
Health Care
ERLA brings evidence-based insight into our work within exterior healthcare landscape architecture and how nature supports recovery, resilience, and comfort. We work closely as a collaborative partner, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to keep schedules and budgets on track and integration of landscape design to accompany and elevate the experience.
As the owner and principal of ERLA, I lead the process directly, clients can count on clear communication, thoughtful solutions, and a responsive partner who understands the unique demands of healthcare environments.
REI
Location: Silverdale, WA
Inspired by the legendary outdoor enthusiast brand, the site for the Silverdale, WA REI store emphasizes sustainability through biofiltration practices and interesting seasonal layers of xeriscape plantings, helping to reduce contaminated stormwater in a thoughtful way.
The Centennial
Client: Tim Ryan Construction
Location: Poulsbo, WA
Collaborators: Rice Fergus Miller Architecture
Inspired by Crabtree, a farm-to-table restaurant, the site itself is lushly planted with edible flowers, herbs, and berries. The edible plants, entry courtyard gathering space, and trail connection to neighboring Centennial Park serve the restaurant, Vibe coworking space, Chocmo, and High Spirits. One stop where you can eat, work, and drink.
Liberty Bay Medical Building
Client: Westlake Associates
Location: Poulsbo, WA
Collaborators: Blue Architecture
​Liberty Medical Building and plaza were given a new lease on life during their revamp. This once outdated space has become inviting to both customers and pollinators.
columbia Beverage
Client: Marine View Beverage
Location: Poulsbo, WA
This beverage distributor, located in the Olhava district of Poulsbo, WA, sought to elevate what could have been a typical warehouse-style building, by introducing vast swaths of lush and layered inviting green space.
Taco Bell
Client: Orchard Group
Location: Poulsbo, WA
Fast food meets sustainability. This forward thinking project includes solar lighting, covered outdoor seating, stormwater filtration, and drought-tolerant planting.
Silverdale Dental
Location: Silverdale, WA
The Silverdale Dental Center and its commercial tenant help define a gateway into Old Town Silverdale in a way that thoughtfully respects both the nautical and farmland history of the area.
Kitsap Humane Society
Location: Silverdale, WA
Collaborators: Rice Fergus Miller Architecture, NL Olson and Associates
This site includes a design for the Adoption Center courtyard, new parking lot and plantings, dog walking trails, vet center, and large animal barn, establishing a welcoming atmosphere and functional space for the adoption of your newest furry friend. The plants chosen for this space are drought-tolerant, pet-safe, and native to the Northwest.