Landprint is a design collective centered on a passion for creative placemaking. We practice the craft of landscape architecture and urban design through exceptional design and management skills for multiple project types and scales. We strive to develop innovative solutions that unite functional, aesthetic, environmental, and economic factors to achieve successful projects. We build authentic relationships with our clients, communities, and collaborative partners. Landprint is passionate about leaving a positive imprint on the world through design.
Leadership
Xin Yang PLA
Principal, Co-founder | Landscape Architect
xin@landprint.la | 979.739.9518
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Xin grew up in China with a passion for nature and science that led her to study abroad to pursue her Master of Landscape Architecture at Texas A&M. She has worked in this profession since 2012, growing rapidly to become a tenacious studio leader with extensive experience in design, business, and management. Her portfolio includes a variety of projects in resort & hospitality, office, multifamily, urban parks, and award-winning master-planned communities.
Xin’s focus is on client relationships, management, and overseeing projects from concept to construction. She is keyed into big picture thinking but also zoomed in on subtle details to deliver high-quality projects.
Xin actively engages with DFW’s non-profit organizations and frequently collaborates with academic institutions such as the University of Texas at Arlington.
Ches Campbell PLA, ASLA
Principal, Co-founder | Landscape Architect
ches@landprint.la | 469.987.3100
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Ches was born and raised in Texas and his interest in art and design began at a very young age. He was led to Landscape Architecture by way of attending architecture school at Texas Tech University. He began his professional career in 2007 and has had the opportunity to work for multiple prestigious design firms where he was able to learn many perspectives and approaches to design and project management.
His portfolio spans continents with projects of all types and scales, but it is his local work in the DFW area of which he is most proud, including corporate facilities, multi-family and mixed-use developments, master-planned communities, retail centers, and parks. While his passion for design is what drives him, his relationships with his colleagues, clients, and consultants are what bring him joy in this profession. His projects are successful because he works collaboratively to solve problems and generate unique ideas for quality designs.
When not at work, Ches enjoys quality time with his wife and son and tries to play golf as often as possible.
Jeff Johnston PLA
Principal | Landscape Architect
jeff@landprint.la | 214.708.3334
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A native to Oklahoma, Jeff received his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Oklahoma State University. After a few years of practice, he went on to Purdue University to further his study, receiving his Master of Arts in Design.
Jeff’s academic accomplishments led him to a career in teaching design at Oklahoma State, UNLV, and the University of North Texas, before returning to the professional practice of landscape architecture. He’s worked for several large firms including interdisciplinary, architecture, and landscape architecture firms where he has been able to further hone his natural design talent and gain the experience needed to know how to get his projects built. He has a knack for understanding how materials and details come together, as well as knowing how to edit and refine his designs along the way.
His broad experience in teaching and professional practice have molded Jeff into a solid mentor with the attitude needed in this industry to work with others and collaborate effectively. Jeff is a family man with several hobbies including his favorite past time: golf.