Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Landscape Architecture Services in Baton Rouge
Founded in 2009, McKnight Landscape Architects brings decades of combined expertise in landscape architecture and planning. Our team of licensed professionals collaborates closely with clients to create innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. With roots tracing back to Henslee-Cox Landscape Architects (established 1968), we combine legacy knowledge with modern design techniques. Our principals hold degrees from prestigious institutions like Louisiana State University and Mississippi State University, with licenses across seven states. We specialize in integrating natural and built environments through site-specific solutions for commercial, residential, and public projects.Our process emphasizes client collaboration, cultural context, and ecological sustainability. Recognized for award-winning work in historic preservation and green infrastructure, we maintain active roles in professional organizations like the American Society of Landscape Architects. Our Baton Rouge-based team extends services across the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions, managing projects from concept through construction. Clients value our transparent communication, technical proficiency in CAD and hand-drawn design, and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget.
Services
Site Inventory
Historic Research
Concept Design
Master Planning
Construction Documentation
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of licensed practice across seven southeastern states
- Our team includes ASLA-certified professionals with academic honors
- We combine historic preservation expertise with modern sustainability practices
- We provide full-service project management from concept to completion
- We maintain active roles in local community and professional organizations
Services
Site Inventory
Our comprehensive site inventory process documents existing conditions including topography, vegetation, and cultural features. We analyze environmental factors and regulatory constraints to inform design decisions. This foundational step ensures solutions maximize site potential while addressing practical limitations.
Concept Design
We develop creative concept designs that balance aesthetic vision with functional requirements. Our approach incorporates client input, site context, and sustainability principles to create distinctive outdoor environments that evolve through collaborative refinement.
Master Planning
Our master planning services create long-term frameworks for complex developments. We integrate land use, circulation patterns, and ecological systems to produce phased implementation strategies that maintain design integrity across evolving projects.
People
Ryan McKnight
Owner/Principal
Licensed landscape architect with 20+ years experience. Graduated LSU 2002, leads firm since 2005. Expertise in diverse project types across seven states.
Brian Goad
Principal
ASLA-certified designer with 18 years regional experience. Teaches at LSU, co-founded community projects. Specializes in cultural landscapes and historic preservation.
Anne Catherine Zoghby
Mobile Office Lead
2019 LSU graduate with honor awards. Focuses on residential design and green infrastructure solutions for Gulf Coast regions.
Molly Lambert
Landscape Architect
2021 Mississippi State graduate with ecological design expertise. Capstone award winner specializing in native plant restoration and sustainable residential landscapes.
Questions
What types of projects does McKnight Landscape Architects handle?
We work on commercial, residential, and public space projects including parks, campuses, mixed-use developments, and historic preservation.
Do you serve areas outside Louisiana?
Yes, we serve clients across the Southeastern United States including Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Gulf Coast region.
How does your design process work?
Our collaborative process begins with site analysis and client consultation, followed by concept development, detailed planning, and construction oversight.
Are your designers licensed professionals?
All principals are licensed landscape architects with ASLA certification and academic honors from top-tier institutions.
