About Us
MLA’s comprehensive, turn-key approach is tailored to the sophisticated demands of building exceptional outdoor living spaces. With over 25 years of experience in outdoor construction, horticulture and environmental engineering, they collaborate with teams of the best architect, engineers and contractors to design, permit and build award-winning landscapes. Their project execution processes are valued by clients whose time is a precious resource. Based in Fairfield County, CT, MLA also has projects in the Hamptons, Northern Connecticut, the Hudson Valley and Atlanta, GA.
At the heart of each project, MLA sees a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of their clients and enhance the beauty of a property. Their approach is highly collaborative, engaging their clients in a personalized journey to define what will be authentic, enduring, and inspiring to them. From the design phase to the selection of materials, through to construction and furnishings, MLA’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence sets them apart.
Jessica Matteson, PLA, Principal
With over 25 years of experience, Jessica is known for creating high-performance landscapes designed for inspired outdoor living. With degrees in both Landscape Architecture and Horticulture from Cornell University, Jessica has a sophisticated understanding of many genres of design and a deep horticultural knowledge that includes soil science, environmental engineering and stormwater management. Travels to over 20 countries to study the best landscape design around the world and many years working for luxury residential firms in both Atlanta, GA and Greenwich, CT are also important influences in her design work.
"Jessica is a dream to work with. She took the problem areas of our property and turned them into stunning, elegant features. Her taste is impeccable and her execution is flawless."
"I have personally worked with her on twenty beautiful, creative residential projects, each one being just as nice if not better than the previous one."
"Jessica Matteson is a consummate professional."