David is the founding principal of DAVID RUBIN Land Collective and is recipient of the 2011-2012 Garden Club of America Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture from the American Academy in Rome and is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. His visionary contribution to the field in “empathy-driven design” is a hallmark of the studio, earning increasing renown for fusing issues of social justice in cities with excellence in the design of public spaces. His work has received awards and honors from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Institute of Architects. David recently served as Design Critic at Harvard University School of Design.

Ken utilizes his wide-ranging experience in the profession to inspire and inform his current projects. That work ranges from large-scale master plans for international clients to intricate project detailing. While his work has been primarily focused on college and university related projects, Ken has also collaborated with private developers on multi-unit housing, and governmental institutions for urban streetscapes, parks, and trail projects. As Technical Director, his design and construction experience in the A/E/C industry is utilized on all projects as they advance to documentation and construction. Ken's great passion is also evident in his role as a mentor to the Land Collective staff, assisting the team with design approach, technical issues, and general guidance through the profession.

Rose graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor of architecture, and worked in community planning as well as architecture before receiving her master of landscape architecture degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Passionate about design and humanity, she believes that well-designed spaces hold limitless potential to affect positive change for people and their environment. This philosophy guides her work from master plans to garden designs. In her spare time, Rose enjoys volunteering and traveling to experience and connect with various cultures and places.

Jon is driven by the experience of landscape. He holds a bachelor of landscape architecture from the Pennsylvania State University, where he spent semesters designing within cultures and environments ranging from the American Southwest to Bonn, Germany. His work at the Holden Arboretum and Studio Bryan Hanes led to a fascination with the capacity of landscape to depict stories and abstract human experience. As a landscape designer, he is excited to continue exploring the capacity of landscape to engage and inform the public and energize communities.

With nearly twenty years of experience working in the design field, Lori manages the studio’s marketing efforts and assists with strategic business development to build and nurture the studio’s client base. Land Collective is always happy to connect with new collaborators who are interested in our empathy-driven design approach. Please reach out if you have any questions about the studio or our work at (215) 383-0540 or at laument@land-collective.com.

As a landscape designer, Henry is interested in landscapes' potential to enhance public health and enrich culture. He considers design as the narrative for creating the world we want to live in. Henry holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Philadelphia University, where he was awarded exceptional achievement for his thesis. Henry has also studied in Denmark and has a continued interest in Scandinavian culture and design. His professional experience spans multiple design foci, including landscape, architecture and visualization.

Emily holds a bachelor degree in landscape architecture from the Pennsylvania State University and believes that with creative design, everyday spaces can be transformed into new and extraordinary places that go above and beyond the functional needs of the space. She is passionate about the art and science of landscape architecture and draws her inspiration from exploring the land and history that surround her. During her education, Emily’s studies included exploring and designing in the American Southwest and spending a semester abroad in Bonn, Germany.

Ro is responsible for the studio's financial operations. She parlayed her engineering degree from Drexel University and corporate management experience into founding a successful bookkeeping business, and now serves as Land Collective's Controller, with responsibilities ranging from billing process management to the performance of various treasury functions, and from pursuing the collection of the accounts receivable to reviewing and disbursing accounts payable. Ro applies her talents to the development of the kinds of close professional relationships and problem-solving/process improvements that ensure the studio’s financial stability.

Since earning his degree in 1996, David has worked on a wide array of projects, all centered on creating community through great design. His role at Land Collective pushes the aesthetic and social possibilities of the studio, drawing on his past experience as lead designer at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, where he created notable urban parks and pop-ups. David holds an MA Hons degree in landscape architecture from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland.