Alex Shkerich is a principal and founding partner of Communita Atelier ps. He is both a skilled manager and thoughtful practitioner. In addition to being an experienced and accomplished designer, Alex contributes a highly-refined technical expertise to all Communita Atelier’s work -- ensuring creative, sound, and constructible solutions to complex design challenges. His acumen for detail carries over to an intuitive, thoughtful approach to integrated, large-scale site design and implementation.

Lara Normand is a graduate of the MLA program at the University of Washington. Lara’s professional work has encompassed urban streetscape design, specialized healthcare facility gardens, rooftop terraces and residential site planning and design. She has in-depth knowledge of and appreciation for plants and soil technology. Outside the office, she dedicates her time to volunteering, hiking, and rowing with Mt. Baker Crew.