About PCE Studio
About PCE Studio
Our Philosophy: Bespoke by Nature
Connection
Nature, animals, and living landscapes guide our design approach. We create outdoor environments that feel alive, welcoming, and restorative. Each garden is meant to be a sanctuary, a place where plants thrive, wildlife visits, and life unfolds with ease and beauty.
Holistic Living
We believe the outside should support the inside. Our work blends landscape architecture, spatial flow, and lifestyle design to create environments that feel seamless, balanced, and connected to daily life. Each space is designed to function beautifully and feel effortlessly lived in.
Enduring Design
Longevity is at the heart of our work. Inspired by the symbol of the tortoise, we create spaces that are built to grow, evolve, and remain meaningful for years and years. Through quality materials, attentive detailing, and sustainable practices, our landscapes are made to last.
Bespoke Craftsmanship
Every project is shaped with intention and tailored to the client, the site, and the story behind the space. From refined planting palettes to thoughtful outdoor layouts, we curate landscapes that reflect the individuality of the people who live in them.
Our Philosophy: Bespoke by Nature
Connection
Nature, animals, and living landscapes guide our design approach. We create outdoor environments that feel alive, welcoming, and restorative. Each garden is meant to be a sanctuary, a place where plants thrive, wildlife visits, and life unfolds with ease and beauty.
Holistic Living
We believe the outside should support the inside. Our work blends landscape architecture, spatial flow, and lifestyle design to create environments that feel seamless, balanced, and connected to daily life. Each space is designed to function beautifully and feel effortlessly lived in.
Enduring Design
Longevity is at the heart of our work. Inspired by the symbol of the tortoise, we create spaces that are built to grow, evolve, and remain meaningful for years and years. Through quality materials, attentive detailing, and sustainable practices, our landscapes are made to last.
Bespoke Craftsmanship
Every project is shaped with intention and tailored to the client, the site, and the story behind the space. From refined planting palettes to thoughtful outdoor layouts, we curate landscapes that reflect the individuality of the people who live in them.
Meet Paloma Alvarez
Landscape Designer
I love creating spaces that feel lasting and grounded, places that grow with you over time. My design philosophy is rooted in longevity and intention, which is why the tortoise became such an important symbol for my brand. Just like a tortoise carries its home with it and lives through generations, I aim to create spaces with an enduring quality that feel deeply personal and continue to live on for years and years.
I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with majors in Landscape Architecture and Sustainable Design, where I developed a deep understanding of ecological systems, site planning, and environmentally responsible design. Having lived in the East Bay my entire life, I feel a strong connection to this community and its landscapes. My goal is not only to design beautiful, functional outdoor spaces, but to give back to the place that shaped me by creating environments that support both people and the local ecosystem for generations to come.
Meet
Paloma Alvarez
Landscape Designer
I love creating spaces that feel lasting and grounded, places that grow with you over time. My design philosophy is rooted in longevity and intention, which is why the tortoise became such an important symbol for my brand. Just like a tortoise carries its home with it and lives through generations, I aim to create spaces with an enduring quality that feel deeply personal and continue to live on for years and years.
I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with majors in Landscape Architecture and Sustainable Design, where I developed a deep understanding of ecological systems, site planning, and environmentally responsible design. Having lived in the East Bay my entire life, I feel a strong connection to this community and its landscapes. My goal is not only to design beautiful, functional outdoor spaces, but to give back to the place that shaped me by creating environments that support both people and the local ecosystem for generations to come.