About Dune Hai + History of the studio that began in 2018.

The impetus that led to the founding of the studio was to create work that is thoughtful, artful, uses simple materials and doesn't sacrifice quality and high design thinking. We want to make work that resonates with local ecologies and with the people and communities that use the spaces.

Another part of our mission has become to demystify the design process for our clients and be available for projects of any size. We not only value artistry in design but also smooth and transparent systems and operations for our clients to understand the arc of the design process beginning with the proposal and ending with the final planting. We encourage you to reach out because you’re looking for partnership in enhancing a landscape.
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Our team is creative and goal-oriented. We cultivate a relaxed, humorous and curious office atmosphere and try to bring that energy to projects. We are always excited to meet and learn from new people and ways of thinking. Reach out.  

Autumn Perry's fresh perspective, good nature and love of plants is a wonderful asset to Dune Hai. As part of her education for a bachelors in landscape architecture from the University of California at Berkeley, she studied gardens across the world with a focus on garden maintenance and how landscapes persist over time through healthy stewardship. This viewpoint informs her work and we encourage her to share with clients on what it means to live with a garden over the years.

Collaboration and comradery in the design process defines the working relationship of our team. Design is an intimate endeavor and often vulnerable as ideas are presented and assessed. We treat each other with respect, patience and encouragement. Here, we all have a voice, are involved in projects start to end, with everyone's contributions valued and celebrated.  
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Since its inception, Dune Hai has had the privilege of working with many designers who have contributed to the success of the firm with their creativity and technical rigor. Thank you! This gratitude for excellent work is also extended to the incredible installation and landscape crews, fabricators, and material suppliers that help build the work, and are mentioned by name on the project pages.

Collaboration and comradery also occurs within the partnerships that are created with our clients and project stakeholders, many of whom have become close friends.
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Dune Hai loves them all.

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