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The image shows an elder man with white hair, wearing glasses, a navy blazer, and a light blue patterned shirt. He appears relaxed and confident, standing with one hand slightly clasping the other in front of him, against a blurred background of lush greenery.

Michael Tegnell

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Job Title: Director of Landscape Architecture + Planning

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As Director of the Planning & Urban Design Studio, Michael is experienced with a broad range of design projects, including government, corporate, research and development, and academic clients.  He is recognized for design and management of large-scale complex projects and is skilled at guiding consultants in reaching consensus solutions to complex site design issues.

Projects

All Work
A modern curved glass building on the river in Jersey City, set against the iconic New York City skyline in the background. The partly cloudy sky adds to the serene atmosphere, and wooden posts protrude from calm waters in the foreground.

The Ellipse

Jersey City, NJ

The Beach

Jersey City, NJ

Financial Services Firm Stamford

Stamford, CT

United Nations close-up exterior of building

United Nations Capital Master Plan

Northeast U.S.

Individuals walking through a harmoniously designed landscape with lush greenery, framed by traditional red brick buildings, embodying a classic campus ambiance with thoughtful integration of nature and architecture.

Pratt Institute Engineering Quad

Brooklyn, NY

Modern and minimalist reception area featuring a sleek white desk against a textured wooden slat backdrop. Overhead linear lighting accents the warm tones, and recessed floor lighting adds a dramatic effect near the entrance marked "Union Bank Plaza".

Union Bank Plaza

Los Angeles, CA

Charter Communications Headquarters

Stamford, CT

Twilight view of a modern building's exterior walkway lined with lush vertical gardens and ornamental grasses, emphasizing sustainable design and urban greenery integration.

The Bluffs

Playa Vista, CA