Natalie Sisson
Landscape Designer, BA (Hons.), MLA
Natalie Sisson has a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Toronto’s John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from the University of Guelph. She has a keen interest in exploring how design can foster a closer relationship between humans and nonhumans to create resilient and dynamic communities. As part of this interest in cross-species community building, she hopes to explore ways that green infrastructure can be utilized to benefit communities and reduce energy costs. She believes that it is extremely important that access to green space and places to be connected with plants are available for everyone.
Natalie is also dedicated to working with and learning from Indigenous Peoples to create meaningful and culturally sensitive designs. She is passionate about medicinal gardens that assist in mental and physical well-being, vertical planting and green roof technology, as well as public art and community engagement. She has taught art in community programs and has experience with community engagement. At SpruceLab, Natalie designs conceptual plans and detailed landscape drawings, creates renderings and graphics, and supports community and Indigenous engagement.
Awards & Scholarships:
University of Toronto Fellowship ARCLA, University of Toronto, School of Graduate Studies, 2018
Dean’s Incourse Scholarship, University of Guelph, Undergraduate Awards, 2016
University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship for Academic Admission Average >90%, University of Guelph, Undergraduate Awards, 2014
Select Projects:
Kitchener Public Library Southwest Library, The Moccasin Identifier Project, Ted Rogers School of Management Indigenous Healing Garden (Toronto Metropolitan University), Curve Lake First Nation Shoreline Restoration, Consumer's Square, St.Thomas Indigenous public art project, Toronto Windsurfing Club.
Services:
Landscape Architecture, Conceptual & Detailed Drawings, Community & Indigenous Engagement
Education:
University of Toronto, Master of Landscape Architecture
University of Guelph, Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art (with Distinction)
Qualifications:
The Fundamentals of OCAP®, First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)