Simone Collins is a Pennsylvania landscape architecture and planning firm known for its visionary and award winning projects.

	Residential Design		Bridge Design		Park Design		Trails/Greenways
	Heritage Planning		Institutional Design		Urban Design		Transportation

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

We are a small business enterprise of seventeen people: two principal Landscape Architects; a professional staff of thirteen Landscape Architects and planners and two administrative staff.

Principals responsible for all projects and work directly with experienced project managers to serve clients directly in projects through all aspects of the work. Landscape architects serve as project designers, planners, and production personnel.

SC principals are registered landscape architects in Pennsylvania, and hold registrations or certificates in Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Three other SC landscape architects are registered in Pennsylvania.

PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

William Collins, RLA, ASLA

William Collins is a principal landscape architect of SC, and oversees planning and design projects in the areas of transportation, recreation, and heritage. Bill has over 20 years experience, including professional construction experience on traditional timber structures in the historic landscape. Bill has developed a special expertise in bridge design, and he enjoys working with communities to develop and achieve their visions.

Peter Simone, RLA, FASLA

Pete has practiced landscape architecture in the Philadelphia area since his graduation from Rutgers University in 1975. His training in the profession, however, began with his father’s New England landscape design and construction business. Pete’s experience in landscape design, construction and maintenance continues to influence the practicality and efficiency of his work. During his professional career, he has participated in an extensive range of project types covering the full breadth of the profession including planning, zoning, and “traditional” landscape architecture. Pete came to Philadelphia to row competitively for Vesper Boat Club. He is past president of Vesper and today serves as a club trustee. He continues to compete in master’s races. Pete resides in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia with his wife Helen and their two children, Thomas and Daniella.

TECHNOLOGY

We provide our clients with in-house services using the most advanced electronic hardware, software and printing tools including AutoCAD, ArcView GIS, Adobe Graphics, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, Act and other programs.