Leslie Batten is a Senior Associate and landscape architect at Board & Vellum, an architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm in Seattle, Washington.

Leslie Batten, PLA, CPSI, LEED GA

Senior Associate, Landscape & Site Design

As a bridge between the built and natural environments, Leslie is committed to bringing together the program needs of a community while accentuating natural systems for mutual benefit. Leslie’s diverse background in restoration, stewardship, and ecosystem management compliments her skills in public-realm design as a Landscape Architect. Her experience in non-profits as a grant writer and project manager gives her a strong understanding of grant requirements including federal grants.

She is a LEED Green Associate, has worked on Living Building Challenge projects, and has certificates in Low Impact Development and Wetland Science and Restoration. Leslie is also a Certified Playground Safety Inspector and is passionate about public engagement with award-winning results.

A thorough, detail-oriented designer, Leslie is skilled at keeping complex projects and multidisciplinary teams focused on the project goals. She strives for innovation with an eye towards simple, long-term maintenance. Leslie enjoys working closely with clients and the community to discover the little things that make spaces delightful.

Leslie Batten is a member of the Board & Vellum ownership group.

[email protected]
+1 206 673 2450

A sample collection of Leslie’s project contributions.

Spanning from custom residential to multifamily developments to civic spaces, Leslie has a decade of experience designing and managing projects of varying scopes and typologies.

A large canopy covers a deck with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and shower. - Backyard Covered Kitchen – Board & Vellum
Multi-Use Outdoor Entertaining Space

Backyard Covered Kitchen

An industrial-class outdoor kitchen, entertainment space, hot tub, and outdoor shower sheltered by a canopy for year-round use.

Westside Park, Redmond, Washington – Board & Vellum
Upgrading a Community Park With a Woodsy Feel

Westside Park Rejuvenation

Updating this park meant adding to its woodsy, natural feel, cultivating its connection to a local trail system, and creating spaces for all-ages, year-round use.

Blue Ridge View Home – Board & Vellum
Reinventing a House and Yard to Enjoy the View

Blue Ridge View Home

With multidisciplinary services — architecture, interiors, and site design — this remodel feels truly customized just for this family, inside and out.

A Year-Round Exterior Meditation & Relaxation Space

Tree of Life Backyard

Lush plantings, custom art pieces, integrated lighting, and more, helped transform this underused backyard into an oasis with seasonal interest.

Central District Edible Garden – Board & Vellum – Landscape Architecture & Site Design
Space for Urban Agriculture

Central District Edible Garden

Raised beds with integrated benches and full of flowers, fruits, and vegetables surround a fire pit in this yard designed for urban agriculture and entertaining.

Lake City Park – Board & Vellum
A New Public Park for a Local Community

Lake City Park

This new neighborhood park celebrates play, recreation, urban agriculture, relaxation, enjoying the outdoors, and it features art funded by the 1% For The Arts program.

Craftsman Manor Resurrection – Architecture & Landscape Architecture by Board & Vellum
Preservation & Modernization of a Historic Home

Craftsman Manor Resurrection

After decades without an update, this old Craftsman home is restored, both with some modern adaptations and some beautiful original details.

Cloverdale House – Second Story Addition by Board & Vellum
A New Second Story & Full Remodel

Cloverdale House

It might look like a whole new house, but it is actually a second story addition on an existing single-family home now with water views.

Want to know more?

See what we’re about and who we are.

About

Who are we, anyway? For starters, we are a close-knit team of creative professionals, collaborating on architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it. As your advocates, our goal is to help you realize a project that you love.

Our Team

Over the years, we’ve built a team of passionate architects and designers who not only love the work we do, but love working together. Our enthusiasm translates directly to our projects, and we pair team members with clients and projects we think will be a great fit.

Considering a project, or curious about something?

Say hello, and send us your questions via the form below. We’re always pleased to make new connections, and eager to get to know you, your project, and your goals.

Get in touch.