STUDIO EDITION was established in 2021
from an exploratory initiative:
Designing everyday outdoor spaces that reflect the intricate link between culture, arts, and nature while being site-responsive and high-quality.
Design Ethos
At STUDIO EDITION, we embrace diverse perspectives and engage in a collaborative design process with our clients and project partners. Our approach centers on translating the community's vision into conceptual blueprints, culminating in tangible design solutions that enhance the fabric of our urban environments and enrich the everyday lives of those who inhabit, frequent, and interact within them.
Building
Happy & Resilient Communities
With projections indicating that 68% of the world's population will reside in urban centers by 2050, the evolution of everyday outdoor spaces becomes increasingly vital. From local neighborhood parks to expansive urban developments, our design strategies are tailored to address the unique aspirations of each community. Serving as the beating heart of our neighborhoods, we design spaces that foster thriving communities where individuals feel joyful, connected, and resilient.
Engaging
People with Nature & Curiosity
In an era where technology dominates our lives, nurturing a strong connection with the natural environment is essential for our collective well-being. By integrating micro-climate analysis into our design process, we prioritize landscapes that promote biodiversity, celebrate nature's seasonal rhythms, and enhance energy efficiency. Our designs go beyond aesthetics, offering added performance value by seamlessly integrating with and enhancing surrounding built environments.
Promoting
Local Economic Growth
Amidst the challenges of our rapidly evolving urban landscape, such as the pandemic and climate emergency, public spaces emerge as pivotal catalysts for urban growth. Whether revitalizing underutilized areas to attract new businesses and investments or creating vibrant community hubs that foster artistic expression and social interaction, our design approach is geared towards driving positive changes in local economic growth.
Our Founder
Misa is a landscape architect, founder, and studio director of Studio Edition. With over two decades of professional experience, her work centers on reimagining outdoor spaces that enrich everyday life with social, environmental, and cultural vitality. Her approach balances creativity with pragmatic thinking, reflecting a belief that quality design can be both inspiring and grounded—achieved through clarity, collaboration, and curiosity.
Prior to Studio Edition, Misa was a Senior Associate at WRT, leading complex public realm, institutional, and mixed-use projects across the East Coast and internationally. Drawing on this expertise, she launched Studio Edition in 2021—a Philadelphia-based design practice focused on shaping site-responsive landscapes that infuse artistic expression and foster a sense of well-being and connection for the communities they serve.
Misa holds a BLA from Tung-Hai University and an MLA from the University of Pennsylvania. Outside her practice, she has taught design studios at Temple University and Thomas Jefferson University, and is a frequent guest critic at regional design programs.
Affiliations
Registered Landscape Architect in PA, NJ, NY, DC
Member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Member, Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)
Member, AAPI Design Alliance
Member, National Association of Asian American Professionals
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)
Misa's design passion is driven by the idea of 'public life in the cities' and how we can creatively reimagine public spaces with mission-driven design solutions to promote a better quality of people's lives.
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).
Locally, we’re registered as MWBE with the Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD), City of Philadelphia Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), and PAUCP-certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
