About
OUR HISTORY
The Story Doesn’t Stop Here.
Who We Are
SKS Studio is a full-service master planning and landscape architecture firm, that specializes in large-scale mixed-use, destination entertainment, and hospitality-related projects. Since 1997, Sean Simms and his team have participated in projects in more than 40 countries and have been responsible for executing projects totaling billions of dollars in development costs.
Our Design Approach
Our focus is to design through the development of experiences. To achieve this, we continually strive to create fully immersive environments that capture the imagination of the user. We believe that understanding our client’s vision and being able to execute that vision is at the core of our design principles. By understanding how our designs can benefit from their surroundings, enhance the environment, and respond to economic reality, we can create places that continually improve over time – this is our definition of “sustainability”.
Our Philosophy
We embrace the collaborative design process through interacting with other talented professionals to harness a greater creative power. SKS Studio provides continual design leadership from the initial design charrette through all levels of project design and execution. It is this leadership and understanding of the collaborative design process that truly sets us apart from others.
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sean k. simms, asla
president
Mr. Simms’ project knowledge has made him a global thought leader in the field of landscape architecture and mixed-use masterplanning. He has worked in more than 50 countries and has participated in the design, project management, and on-site construction observation of many projects. His designs have varied in size and scope, ranging from high-end residential properties to resorts, to large-scale mixed-use master-planning efforts. His background gives him the ability to execute a project from concept to completion. Throughout his career, Mr. Simms’ focus has been on large-scale international resort projects which offer multiple guest experiences. Two of Mr. Simms’ strongest attributes are his ability to develop highly creative design solutions and his ability to lead consultant teams throughout the design process. These attributes have shaped his ability to achieve truly world-class results.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Planning Certificate, Kansas State University, 1997
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Licensed/Registered Landscape Architect – California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Texas | CLARB Certified
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
sean k. simms, asla
president
Mr. Simms’ project knowledge has made him a global thought leader in the field of landscape architecture and mixed-use masterplanning. He has worked in more than 50 countries and has participated in the design, project management, and on-site construction observation of many projects. His designs have varied in size and scope, ranging from high-end residential properties to resorts, to large-scale mixed-use master-planning efforts. His background gives him the ability to execute a project from concept to completion. Throughout his career, Mr. Simms’ focus has been on large-scale international resort projects which offer multiple guest experiences. Two of Mr. Simms’ strongest attributes are his ability to develop highly creative design solutions and his ability to lead consultant teams throughout the design process. These attributes have shaped his ability to achieve truly world-class results.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Planning Certificate, Kansas State University, 1997
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Licensed/Registered Landscape Architect – California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Texas | CLARB Certified
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Our Team
Alicia
Anas
Chadd
Gretchen
Jamie
Jordan
Miranda
Scott
