Scott Melbourne is dedicated to designing inspired landscapes that bring communities together while strengthening ties between individuals and their environment. During the past two decades he has contributed toward a range of park, university, urban mixed-use, and hospitality projects for public and private clients alike. His award-winning teaching has explored the potential for design to inform decision-making in developing regions of Southeast Asia. After a decade overseas, Scott returned to the Pacific Northwest to co-found MxM Landscape Architecture in 2021. He is the author of Refining Nature: The Landscape Architecture of Peter Walker, published by Birkhäuser.