Founded in 2016, Surculus, LLC is a Charleston-based landscape architecture and urban design firm committed to addressing some of humanity's most pressing challenges through innovative design. The firm operates under a deep-seated belief that well-designed spaces have the power to unite diverse cultural and socio-economic groups, foster biodiversity, boost resilience, stimulate economic opportunities, and enhance mental and physical well-being. Surculus approaches its projects with an emphasis on the unique ecological, social, and functional attributes of specific sites, ensuring that even the smallest design details receive careful consideration.
The firm’s design philosophy hinges on the integration of ecological systems into urban environments, leveraging the potential for spaces to not only connect people to their communities but also engage them with the surrounding ecological processes. By focusing on urban resilience, Surculus works to re-establish natural hydrological and ecological systems, reduce environmental impacts, and promote a stronger bond between humans and nature.
The team at Surculus, led by President Erin F. Stevens and supported by a cadre of experienced landscape architects and designers, is dedicated to designing outdoor spaces that inspire interaction and encourage outdoor lifestyles. They believe that healthy outdoor spaces contribute significantly to quality of life and community cohesion, addressing urban issues such as pollution, climate vulnerability, and public mental health.
Through their careful selection of plants and design elements, Surculus aims to restore ecosystems, invigorate underutilized spaces, and create landscapes that serve multiple functions and purposes. Their work spans large-scale master planning to intimate gardens, ensuring that all designs are adaptable and resilient. Surculus, LLC aspires to leave a lasting impact on the landscapes they create, dedicating themselves to fostering thriving communities that harmoniously coexist with nature.
