CONNECT

the state of things

At Saiki Design, our mission goes beyond mere design - we're dedicated to fostering connections, enriching our communities and providing memorable experiences through excellence in landscape architecture. As we begin our 35th year, we remain committed to the excellence that has been our hallmark and the key to our success, and we are, most assuredly the evolution imagined by our founder.

As Ken begins to ride his golf cart into the sunset, we look to the future with excitement and commitment to our ideals.  While change is inevitable, our dedication to creating accessible, sustainable outdoor environments for all to enjoy remains at the forefront of our endeavors. Join us as we continue toward a more connected community, one project at a time.

- Abbie Moilien, Vice President & Ken Saiki, President

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our projects are the most important thing we do.

The work we do and the spaces we create affects peoples’ lives and communities.  We have a responsibility to improve our world, to make it better.  If we can approach each unique project with forward-thinking design solutions, listen to a diversity of voices and hold sacred our obligation to future generations then we have delivered on our responsibilities as landscape architects.

We are going where our people take us.

Our firm has always been composed of self-motivated, supportive, and resilient individuals.  Collectively, this has allowed us to thrive in a world of chaos and respond to the forces of change on varying time scales from near-term deadlines to long-term goals.  The group of individuals that make up our organization at any given time are the present and the future of the organization.  They are, individually and collectively, a measure of our success in fostering a culture of curiosity, courage, compassion, strong work ethic and forward-thinking ideals.

Work must be fun.

This company was founded on the premise that work can and should be enjoyable. We seek to foster a positive work environment where we find personal reward in projects well-done, with a genuine commitment to arriving at our desks interested and engaged in the work that we are doing.  It allows us to see work as a complementary parallel to our personal lives and personal pursuits rather than a detriment to it.  The individual attitudes that stem from this state of mind foster a collective sense of intensity, excitement, and collaboration within our office.

COLLABORATION

work with us

We'd love to chat with you about how we can collaborate on your next project.

Please send inquiries to: 
connect@saiki.design

work for us

While we don’t currently have any advertised positions open, we’re always interested in hearing from talented individuals passionate about the practice of landscape architecture.  

Please send inquiries to:  connect@saiki.design

RECOGNITION

Saiki Design has received numerous awards on projects of all types and scales.  We gratefully acknowledge honors from our peers in the American Society of Landscape Architects, American Public Works Association, American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, the Society of College and University Planners and other organizations and municipalities. Our work has also been featured in trade publications and industry magazines.  While our focus remains on doing our best work regardless of the accolades, we are humbled by the recognition.


FEATURED

Bee Branch Creek RestorationGrand Prize and Grand Conceptor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies

Olbrich Botanical GardensGarden of Excellence from the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta Lakeshore Nature Preserve Master PlanAward of Honor from the Society for Campus and University Planning

2023

Stone Horse Green

2023 WI ASLA Professional Award – Merit Award

Memorial Garden at Exact Sciences

Best Outdoor Landscaping Project from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

River Block Park

American Council of Engineering Companies State Finalist Project

2022

The Avenir Apartments

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

The Lighthouse at TruStage

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

SSM Health South Madison Campus

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

ARDENBest New Development – MixedUse from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

MYArts

Best New Development –Cultural/Community from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

River Block Park

Special Merit Award in Education, Healthcare and Public from the Wisconsin Ready Mix Concrete Association Concrete Design Award

NOVO Apartments

Best New Development –Residential from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Abbvie Heliport

Illinois DOT Airport of the Year Award

2021

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Chemistry-Biology2021 WI ASLA Professional Award - Merit Award

Middleton Community Veterans Tribute2021 WI ASLA Professional Award - Merit Award

Bee Branch Creek Restoration Featured on the cover and in the Sustainability issue of Landscape Architect and Specifier News

Bell LabsHeadquarters Best New Development – Office from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Wonderground at Madison Children’s Museum

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

2020

The Village Streetscape RedevelopmentAward of Merit from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA

Hamel Music Center

Engineering Achievement Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers

Hotel IndigoBest New Development – Hotel from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Ma’iingan Hall

Best New Development – Multiunit Residential from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

University of Wisconsin –Madison Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery Building

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

University of Wisconsin –Madison Nicholas Recreation Center

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

2019

Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Pump Station 15Performance and Innovation PICES Award from the EPA

Best Outdoor Landscape Project from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Bee Branch Creek RestorationAward of Honor from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA

Tennyson Senior Living Community

Best New Development – Multiunit Residential from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Goodman Community Center – Brassworks  

Best New Development – Mixed Use from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Verona Road Reconstruction

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

University of Wisconsin –Eau Claire Suites Residence Hall

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

WisDOT I39/90Reconstruction

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

Hotel Indigo

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

2018

State StreetLibrary Mall Reconstruction Award of Merit from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA

Bee Branch Creek RestorationEddy Award from River Action

James Lee Witt Award for Excellence in Floodplain Management from the Association of State Floodplain Managers

Quarter Row Apartments

Best New Development – Residential Multi-Unit from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

AC Hotel

Best New Development – Hotel from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Madison Municipal Building Renovation

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Platinum Certification Awarded

University of Wisconsin –Stevens Point Chemistry-Biology Building

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

2017

Bee Branch Creek RestorationProject of the Year Award from the Iowa Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association

The Village Streetscape RedevelopmentFeatured in the Streetscapes issue of Landscape Architect and Specifier News

LYRIC Apartments

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

Hilldale Shopping Center RenovationDaily Reporter – Top Project Award

Aprilaire Technology Center

Best Office Renovation from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

2016

State StreetLibrary Mall Reconstruction Project of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Chapter American Public Works Association

Seven27Mayor’s Neighborhood Design Award

UW Health at the American CenterBest New Development – Health Care from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Ovation 309Best New Development – Mixed Use from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex

Project of the Year, Best Green-Built Project and Best New Development - Education from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

UW Health Union Corners

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Silver Certification Awarded

2015

UW Health at The American CenterAward of Excellence from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

Hilldale Shopping Center Renovation

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

University of Wisconsin –Milwaukee Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

Carthage College StrazCenter

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

Dane County RegionalAirport Parking Expansion

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

2014

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human EcologyAward of Merit from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA 

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin Energy InstituteProject of the Year and Best Green-Built Project from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

Navitus Health Solutions

Best New Office Development and Medium Project from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

University of Wisconsin –Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

Wisconsin DOT USH 41 / 29System Interchange

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

University of Wisconsin –Madison School of Nursing

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

2013

Picnic Point Restoration Award of Honor from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA

State Capitol Park Tree Replacement Plan

Award of Merit from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA

The Stream at Edgewood College  

Project of the Year, Best Medium Project and Best Green-Built Project from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards 

Lambeau Field Stadium Improvements

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

2012

Green Technology Training Enterprise CenterBest Green-Built Project and Best Small Project from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Ken Saiki of Saiki Design

Downtown Community Asset Award from Downtown Madison, Inc.

The Stream Fine ArtsCenter at Edgewood College

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

University of Wisconsin –Eau Claire Davies Student Center

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

University of Wisconsin –Madison LaBahn Arena

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Silver Certification Awarded

University of Wisconsin –Madison Wisconsin Energy Institute

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

2011

Elizabeth Link Peace Park Award of Honor from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA The Gardens of St. Mary’s HospitalAward of Merit from the Wisconsin Chapter ASLA 

Best New Development or Renovation –Health Care from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

The Barbara Hochberg Center for Jewish Student Life / UW HillelProject of the Decade, Best Medium Project and Best New Development from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards 

LEED Gold Certification AwardedFirst Unitarian SocietyBest Small Project from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

University of Wisconsin –Oshkosh Sage Hall

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Green Bay

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Silver Certification Awarded

Fitchburg Public Library

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

LEED Gold Certification Awarded

Saint John’s On the Lake

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

2010

The Barbara Hochberg Center for Jewish Student Life / UW HillelProject of the Year, Best Green-Built Project and Best New Development-Other from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Grand Central Apartments  

Best New Development-Residential from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Rowland Reading FoundationBest New Development or Renovation –Office from InBusiness Commercial Design Awards

Dane County Airport Terminal Building Engineering Achievement Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers

Wisconsin DOT Rest Areas 11 & 12

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

USDA Forest Products Laboratory Research Facility

Daily Reporter – Top Project Award

OTHER AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS

The Rose Garden at Olbrich Botanical GardensTaliesin Restoration Master PlanLakeshore Nature Preserve Master Plan

Capitol Park Rehabilitation Master Plan

 Lake Mills Municipal Building

 Century Tel Regional Headquarters

 Physicians Insurance Corporation

 International Lane Planting and Dane County Regional Airport Entry

 The Perennial Garden at Olbrich Botanical Gardens

 The Sunken Garden at Olbrich Botanical Gardens