--- title: "SZH Urban Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/szh-urban-design-pfvwus-pf~312876266 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~312876266.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "SZH Urban Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a8a3e209092503d8_8043-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Seattle, Washington, United States" latitude: 47.6036 longitude: -122.3256 phone: "(202) 222-8639" website: http://SZHURBANDESIGN.COM rating: 5 review_count: 2 followers: 4 last_updated: 2026-08-20 --- # SZH Urban Design Original Houzz profile: [SZH Urban Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/szh-urban-design-pfvwus-pf~312876266) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Renton, Burien, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Rainier Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About I am a landscape designer with a Masters in Landscape Architecture from the University of Maryland and a background as a research analyst. My main objective for any landscape is to design a space that seamlessly combines form and function. With a background in research and analysis, I approach each project by assessing the microclimate of your landscape, its built and planted context, topography, water drainage and local regulations. I see each site challenge as inspiration for creativity. I treasure four core values as a landscape designer: Sustainability Affordability Ease of maintenance Functionality. A beautiful landscape is one that contributes to a healthy ecosystem and enables you to enjoy your outdoor space as an extension of your home. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Landscape Plans - Site Planning - Deck Design - 3D Rendering ### Areas Served - Seattle - Renton - Burien - Mercer Island - Tukwila - Rainier Valley ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | SZH Urban Design | | Address | Seattle, Washington, United States | | Phone | (202) 222-8639 | | Website | http://SZHURBANDESIGN.COM | | Followers on Houzz | 4 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [SZH Urban Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/szh-urban-design-pfvwus-pf~312876266) - **Website:** http://SZHURBANDESIGN.COM - **Phone:** (202) 222-8639 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Susan Taylor, May 2018** > Shoshanah did a great job for me. She turned my hazy dreamlike vision of a garden into an actual real live flourishing garden. She had the knowledge necessary to translate my vision into a reality that has thrived over the last two years. It seemed sparse at first but everything has grown in to be lovely and welcoming. > > Love it! **★★★★★ — Yoni Hirsch, March 2018** > It was a pleasure working with Shoshanah. She understood the direction we wanted to go with our backyard project and had some great suggestions. Her drawings were exactly what we envisioned and are being used for the project. We would recommend Shoshanah to our friends and look forward to working with her again. ## Selected projects - [Chess Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chess-garden-pj-vj~5660902) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [South Seattle Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-seattle-garden-pj-vj~2824247) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This project was a major redesign of a mature front yard. Plantings were edited to remove overgrown or dying large shrubs, and make space for a more interesting and colorful color palette. An under-story of small shrubs and perennials was added to add layers and texture. Large flowering shrubs and small trees add architectural interest and spring color. - [Madrona Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madrona-project-pj-vj~2824229) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This mature landscape needed some layering and some color in addition to some editing. Some large overgrown shrubs were removed and the owner wanted plantings that would bring a relaxed lushness to the front yard. New plantings emphasized year round color, layers and a larger variety of textures. - [South Seattle Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-seattle-patio-pj-vj~2824255) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Overgrown and underused side yard transformed into a space for gathering, play and relaxation. - [South Seattle Poolside Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-seattle-poolside-garden-pj-vj~2824234) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/szh-urban-design-pfvwus-pf~312876266) ## Ideabooks - [D and S Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88279260/list/d-and-s-landscape) — 27 ideas - [Outdoor Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120328901/list/outdoor-furniture) — 16 ideas - [Corten Steel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119343027/list/corten-steel) — 2 ideas - [Katie & Scott F](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117992483/list/katie-scott-f) — 2 ideas - [Jacquie B Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111048204/list/jacquie-b-inspiration) — 69 ideas - [Driveway Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104204051/list/driveway-ideas) — 7 ideas - [Richard C. Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89247778/list/richard-c-landscape) — 1 idea - [shoshanah75's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86361189/list/shoshanah75-s-ideas) — 8 ideas - [Annie B. Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87569868/list/annie-b-landscape) — 35 ideas - [Annie B. Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86385570/list/annie-b-landscape) — 21 ideas [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shoshanah75) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-20.*