Transforming spaces & empowering communities through landscape architecture and community engagement.

Let’s sew seeds together. Sembremos juntos.

  • Landscape Architecture

    With a decade of experience in several sectors and regions, we are ready and excited to take on your projects of all scales in Indiana, Colorado, and Iowa (location of our PLA licenses). Inquiries for work outside of these states is welcome and encouraged!

  • Community Engagement

    Our community engagement prioritizes inclusive, multilingual outreach, ensuring every voice is heard and reflected in the creation of accessible, people-centered spaces.

  • Photography

    We offer landscape and site photography services, capturing the beauty, functionality, and impact of outdoor spaces through a creative and community-focused lens.

  • Public Speaking & Teaching

    Magdalena is open to speaking and education opportunities, sharing expertise on inclusive design, community engagement, and equity in the AEC industry to inspire and educate diverse audiences.

our practice

Siembra translated from Spanish means sowing, as in sowing seeds. This is my vision for our practice, literally and figuratively. We are transforming spaces with plants, art, and beyond; while sowing seeds of optimism, resilience, and beauty with our work to benefit those communities who need it most.

Studio Siembra aims to be a space for diverse designers, collaborators, and stakeholders to embrace and express their whole identities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is more than just a phrase; it’s a necessary guiding principle in the way we practice, and the type of work we do.

Studio Siembra is founded on the belief and passion that everyone should have access to and be able to enjoy outdoor environments which succeed in both form and function. We believe landscape architects are ideally positioned to create real change in our communities, while protecting and advocating for public health, safety, and welfare for all.

Studio Siembra is led and managed by Magdalena Aravena, PLA, ASLA, and is supported by a diverse network of established professional advisors and collaborators throughout the country. As a start-up design practice, we have the freedom and commitment to take on projects of various scales and media. Let’s work together to sow seeds of optimism, resilience, and beauty with everything we touch. Vamos a sembrar!

  • Founder & Principal Landscape Architect

    Magdalena Aravena is a landscape architect and bilingual community engagement specialist with over a decade of experience designing inclusive spaces and empowering diverse communities. Her experience includes residential, private and public clients - from small residential landscapes, to hundred-acre developments, and system-wide master plans.

    Through her work with Studio Siembra and projects spanning the country, Magdalena has partnered with residents, stakeholders, and municipalities to ensure community voices are at the heart of transformative public spaces.

    Her expertise has been recognized through awards such as the Emerging Professional Medal and the Outstanding Service Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Magdalena’s work highlights her commitment to equity and belonging, particularly through multilingual outreach and designing for neurodivergent and physically diverse users.

    Magdalena has shared her insights at industry conferences, including the ASLA Central States Conference, the Indiana ASLA Conference, and several National ASLA Conferences. She has also taught undergraduate courses at the University of Colorado Boulder, inspiring the next generation of landscape architects to create spaces that foster resilience, beauty, and connection.

  • Graphic Designer & Spanish Specialist

    With a background in Drafting Engineering Support and Graphic Design, Andrea's career has been shaped by her passion for breaking down social and political barriers to foster understanding and collaboration. She collaborates with Studio Siembra to create inclusive and accessible graphics and communication materials. In her role, Andrea provides translations and accessible PDFs for organizations such as Denver Parks and Recreation, ensuring information is available to people with disabilities, including those with visual and cognitive impairments. She facilitates communication across English and Spanish, bridging linguistic and cultural divides.

    Committed to fostering stronger, more connected communities, Andrea views her work as a way to empower diverse audiences and ensure equitable access to information. Through localization and thoughtful communication, she contributes to breaking barriers and building bridges between people, creating a more inclusive and accessible world.

  • Financial Management & Bookkeeping

    Claudio has advised Studio Siembra since the beginning, helping Magdalena from the start to further grow the business into a well-managed machine. His career and expertise started over 30 years ago in Chile, including the financial management of huge entities (like copper mines) for Ernst and Young. Recently, he decided to use his extensive knowledge to start his own financial management business here in the United States, including Studio Siembra within his diverse portfolio.