Established in 2021,
STUDIO EDITION grew from a curiosity about how thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces can make everyday life a little easier and more connected.
Established in 2021,
STUDIO EDITION grew from a curiosity about how thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces can make everyday life a little easier and more connected.
Design Ethos
As an AAPI- and women-owned practice, we value diverse perspectives and a collaborative design process. STUDIO EDITION translates shared aspirations into places that matter through design frameworks and practical solutions.
We believe places matter most when they invite people in and become part of community life. Rather than competing for attention, they create opportunities for curiosity, connection, and everyday discovery.
Nature, Close at Hand
Creating opportunities to engage with nature through everyday experiences.
Life Between Buildings
Designing places that support social, cultural, and civic life.
Value Over Time
Supporting stewardship and investment in people, place, and community.
From the Studio
Misa Chen, PLA, ASLA
Founder, Studio Director
With more than two decades of professional experience spanning complex public realm projects, campuses, and mixed-use developments, Misa founded STUDIO EDITION to explore a question that continues to guide her work: how can design elevate the ordinary moments of everyday life? Known for a collaborative process, she works closely with clients, communities, and project teams to translate shared aspirations into places that matter. Her approach values clarity over complexity, pursuing elegant solutions that support how people gather, move, connect, and experience a place.
Misa holds a BLA from Tung-Hai University in Taiwan and an MLA from the University of Pennsylvania. Outside her practice, she has taught design studios at Temple University and Thomas Jefferson University and frequently serves as a guest critic for regional design programs.
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Registered Landscape Architect in PA, NJ, NY, DC, DE
Member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Member, Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)
Adjunct Professor, Master of Urban Design, Thomas Jefferson University, College of Architecture & the Built Environment (2022-2023)
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Architecture and Environmental Design,
Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University (2024)
In Collaboration
Our studio is supported by a core group of recurring collaborators who have been integral to the practice over the years. Together, we bring complementary expertise across landscape architecture, urban design, research, emerging technologies, and visual storytelling while maintaining the close working relationships and personal attention that are central to our practice.
Kristy Kollar, PLA
Landscape Architect
Kristy is a landscape architect with over 10 years of experience shaping public spaces, campus environments, and residential communities. As a long-time collaborator with STUDIO EDITION, Kristy brings a thoughtful understanding of the technical considerations that guide projects from concept through implementation. Her work includes document review and coordination, specification development, and research support, helping transform design ideas into achievable and actionable outcomes.
Outside of the studio, Kristy is a licensed realtor serving clients throughout Philadelphia, Bucks County, and Montgomery County.
Erick Romero
Urban Designer/ Educator/ Researcher
Erick is an urban designer, educator, and doctoral researcher whose work examines how emerging technologies can enhance the planning and design process. As a long-time collaborator with STUDIO EDITION, Erick brings expertise in research, computational design, and visual storytelling. His work includes parametric modeling, digital visualization, and AI-assisted design workflows, helping turn complex ideas into compelling, accessible design narratives.
Outside of the studio, Erick teaches urban design courses at Thomas Jefferson University while pursuing doctoral research focused on AI-driven urbanism and generative design methods.
Certifications
STUDIO EDITION is proud to be a women-led and Asian American-owned business. We are an NMSDC-certified Minority-Owned Enterprise (MBE) and WBENC-certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).
STUDIO EDITION is licensed to provide landscape architectural services in PA, NJ, NY, DE, and DC.
