Rachel Raise, Landscape Architect

I learned the power that outdoor spaces hold at a young age. Growing up, our backyard was a sacred space. It was where we gathered, where we grew, where we played, and where we went to recharge.

As a designer I have been fortunate to work on projects of all scale, both in the private and public sector, but my heart has always been in residential design. I enjoy getting to work closely with my clients and helping to create their dream outdoor space while also teaching about the benefits of native plants and pollinators. A large part of my mission with Raise Design is to make landscape architecture approachable; everyone deserves outdoor spaces and I take pride in working with different budgets and scales of projects, and having education play a large role in my design approach.

I find nothing truer than the notion that to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow, and I am honored to help this become a reality for my clients.

Professional Affiliations:

  • Pollinate Austin, Co-founder

  • Festival Beach Food Forest, Design Committee Member

  • Grow Green, Certified Landscape Professional

  • Zilker Botanical Gardens, Board Member

  • Native Plant Society, Member

Education and Certifications

  • Pitzer College | BA in Sustainable Design and Spanish

  • The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture | Master of Landscape Architecture

  • SITES Certified

  • Landscape Architectural License #3650

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Giving Back

Each year, a portion from every project and 10% of every consultation is donated to a local non-profit that inspires us.