creative • integrated • sustainable

Matthew Leach, RLA

Project Manager

Matthew Leach

Education & Associations

  • State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Minor in Construction Management, 2015
  • Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY, Associates Applied Science - Architectural Technology, 2012
  • NYSDEC Endorsed Erosion and Sediment Control Course

I joined the Appel Osborne team

with the desire to broaden my knowledge of the design process and to make a positive impact on our built environment and surrounding communities.

My goals are

to make big moves, be humble, design timeless outdoor spaces that provide an improved user experience and have fun along the way.

Words to live by

“There are three responses to a piece of design – Yes, No, and Wow! Wow is the one to aim for.” -Milton Glasser

“It’s through mistakes that you actually can grow. You have to get bad in order to be good.” -Paul Scher

In addition to Landscape Architecture, I enjoy…

snowboarding, bicycling, running, photography, live music and traveling our amazing world.