Qian Gao
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
I am a landscape architect with 10 years of experience helping clients realize new and enriching ways of working, living, healing and learning. Those experiences have shaped a belief that we can find beauty in simple solutions that not only create something new, but also better.
I've had the opportunity to lead design of award-winning civic, commercial and health projects - nationally and internationally.
I am a licensed Architect (OH) and LEED® accredited designer, as well as a Principal with NBBJ in Columbus, Ohio.
I hold a Masters in Architecture from the Knowlton School of Architecture at the Ohio State University (2006)
Awards
OCASLA Merit Award: Uralkali Corporate Landscape and City Park Oct 2012
OCASLA Merit Award: Shanghai Yanlord Huamu Landscape Design Oct 2013
OCASLA Merit Award: Columbus State Community College Master Plan Oct 2015
OCASLA Merit Award: Riverside Hospital Neuroscience Tower Landscape Oct 2016
OCASLA Merit Award: Nickel Plate Trail Vision Master Plan Oct 2019
OCASLA Honor Award: CML Dublin library Oct 2020
OCASLA Merit Award: Tencent Dachanwan Master Plan Oct 2020
Building the Circle Award: Lucia Smith Nash Walk Nov 2020
Scholarships
NBBJ Oregano Scholarship to Iceland 2015
Cross-cultural scholarship at Winona State University 2007-2008
Presidential Scholarships, Hebei University of Technology 2004-2007