Melita is a designer with experience in public parks, memorials, and academic and healthcare campuses. Her responsibilities include supporting principals and associates in all aspects of project design, including concept planning, design development, construction documentation, public meeting preparation, and general design efforts. Educated as a landscape architect and plant biologist, Melita’s design work is enriched by her experience in science communication and sustainability-focused research. She values collaborating directly with communities to cultivate meaningful, engaging spaces that support both human and ecosystem health.
Melita Schmeckpeper
Designer (she/they)
Qualifications
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Landscape Architecture
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts in Plant Biology
Select Honors and Awards
2022 – Soilless Soils: Investigation of Recycled Color-Mixed Glass in Engineered Soils; Honor Award in Research, ASLA
2021 – Student Award; The Ian L. McHarg Prize, University of Pennsylvania
2020 – Student Award; Honor Award in Student Collaboration, ASLA
Fun Facts
Favorite local public space // Franklin Park
Fueled by // A music playlist for every occasion.
Inspired by // Art museums, sci-fi novels, and exploring my neighborhood.
Favorite plant // Sundews (Drosera spp.)
Previously lived in // Several small towns named after national capitals.