Asakura Robinson Information

Asakura Robinson Company LLC is recognized as an outstanding Landscape Architecture firm most noted for design sensitivity, highly effective public engagement and as tireless champions of a more beautiful and healthful environment. Firm principals, Keiji Asakura and Margaret Robinson, have collaborated for over 30 years on urban design, landscape architecture and community planning projects of local, national and international scope. Our firm is highly regarded for designing pedestrian friendly environments which add vibrancy, character and encourage healthful walking within our city. We scrutinize critical pedestrian linkages to campus, local and regional systems, intermodal transportation, and on and off-site destinations. We provide safe and enjoyable outdoor places that encourage exercise and healing. We use best management practices to improve air quality, filter pollutants from water, limit chemicals and cool with vegetative shade. We are dedicated to conserving precious resources through regional and recycled construction materials, rainwater harvesting, native plantings, micro-efficient irrigation systems and scientifically monitored soil health. We assure sustainable construction methods to recycle construction waste, maximize storm water quality and minimize carbon footprints. We explore opportunities for dual use of detention/infrastructure properties as parks and passive open-space systems. Our values include fostering urban wildlife, nature play and environmental education opportunities. We delight in designing sensory, secular gardens and healing gardens with a depth of purpose beyond their beauty. Our firm is thoroughly versed on the USGBC LEED Certification System with a LEED Accredited Professional as Principal and experience with over 25 LEED Registered and Certified projects to date.