Sam Coutts
Licensed Landscape Architect – Colorado
Growing up Sam dreamed of becoming a biomedical engineer. His goal was to solve problems for people utilizing new prosthetic designs. Upon arriving at college he quickly learned engineering is heavy on physics courses. Sam hates physics. After being guided towards a degree in landscape architecture instead, he was convinced that his creative talents would be better suited designing spaces rather than body parts.
Today Sam lives everyday doing what he loves, solving problems. Whether he is designing an intimate restaurant patio or a 500 lot community, landscape architecture and land planning offers an outlet for his creative drive. At the same time, the deep code knowledge required to negotiate a municipality’s entitlement process then feeds his inner engineer, lawyer and politician.
What gets you up in the morning?
Each day presents Sam with opportunities for creative solutions to unique problems, and he couldn’t be happier.
Professional affiliations, awards, community involvement:
- Colorado State University Alumni Advisory Board
- Urban Land Institute (ULI)
- Practicing Landscape Architect licensed (PLA): Colorado
Education:
- Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture from Colorado State University
- PSMJ Project Management Certification
Hobbies:
- Musical instruments
- Volleyball
- Rock climbing
Commercial
Spaces
We have you covered for spaces that are both beautiful and functional according to your business’s unique needs.
Multi
Family
We design spaces that promote families to build community and connect in outdoor spaces.
Public
Spaces
Check out some of the spaces we have designed that made the community fall in love with where they live all over again.
Master
Planning
Any design is only as good as its plan. Let us help you plan the space you’ve always wanted with our expert Master Planning services.
Specialized
Housing
We can create a space that fits the unique needs of your organization from treatment centers to residential halls.
Plan your project with confidence
Ripley Design, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in making beautiful spaces that make communities fall in love with where they live. The goal of our customized design process is to minimize risk and hassle and create an experience you will love as much as your new space. Let’s create something amazing together.
What people are saying about
Ripley Design Inc.
Worked with Stephanie on two projects and she was AMAZING! The maze of government and zoning etc. is a killer on building projects. These guys navigate that world with massive skill. I would never try to get something through city planning or zoning without using Stephanie and her team. Very grateful.
– Ken Huey