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.

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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.

Looking back to Makai House from the water. In the foreground is grassy landscape near the shoreline. Behind is the manicured yard of the house. The house is to the right and lit up by the setting sun.
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Japanese-Inspired Shoreline Garden

Landscape at Makai House

A Japanese-inspired garden and an environmentally responsive shoreline ecosystem on a waterfront property.

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

Westside Park Rejuvenation

Adding to a park’s woodsy, natural feel, cultivating its connection to a local trail system, and creating spaces for all-ages.

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

Lake City Park

A neighborhood park celebrating recreation, urban agriculture, relaxation, and featuring art funded by the 1% For The Arts program.

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

Blue Ridge View Home

With fully integrated multidisciplinary services, this remodel feels truly customized for this family, inside and out.

Mercer Island Bike Skills Area – Board & Vellum
Outreach & Permitting for a Unique Park

Mercer Island Bike Skills Area

Nestled in a mature wooded area, this skill-building bike course offers visitors of all ages and abilities challenging and fun recreation.

Space for Year-Round Meditation & Relaxation

Tree of Life Backyard

Lush plantings, custom art, and integrated lighting helps transform an 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 surround a fire pit in this yard designed for urban agriculture and entertaining.

Craftsman Manor Resurrection – Architecture & Landscape Architecture by Board & Vellum
Preserving & Modernizing a Historic Home

Craftsman Manor Resurrection

Restoring and updating an old Craftsman home with modern adaptations and recreated 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.

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