Celebrating the Women of CJM::LA

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating all of the women of CJM::LA – both past and present. In the past ten years, we’ve had the privilege to work alongside such incredible team members – both within our design studio and within our expanded community of vendors, suppliers, collaborators, contractors and clients.
As a certified woman-owned small business, we are proud to have women leading both our ownership and operations, bringing insight and creativity to our growing team.

COURTNEY JANE MILLER

As the principal landscape architect and owner of CJM::LA, Courtney has led our creative team for ten years.  She combines the the thoughtfulness of a technical mind with the creativity of an artistic one, and loves to dig into the history the properties she designs as well as push the boundary of the expected.  Along with Nicole Horn, Courtney leads the creative vision for CJM::LA.

NICOLE HORN

Nicole joined CJM::LA in 2016, and has brought expertise in urban planning, resource management and landscape architectural design to the CJM::LA team.  As associate principal and director of operations, she promotes transparency and collaboration across all aspects of our work.  Nicole pushes herself and others to take risks, innovate and surpass conventional design roles and traditions.

JANET SHOTWELL

Janet joined CJM::LA 2014 as office manager and bookeeper.  She loves to make connections within our community while also keeping all aspects of our studio running smoothly.  Janet holds degrees in Historic Preservation and Architectural Technology, and brings this knowledge base to her work at CJM::LA.  She is the glue that holds us together!

AIKO STRASSER

Aiko recently joined CJM::LA as a project manager, and brings experience in mixed-use, hospitality and institutional projects to her role as part of the production team.  She believes in a whole-systems approach to design with a focus on social, economic and environmental equity.


SANTA BARBARA POLICE STATION

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SANTA BARBARA POLICE STATION

Santa Barbara, CA
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Project Type

Institutional

Collaborators

Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting
Flowers & Associates | Civil Engineering
Cearnal Collective | Architect

Lead Designers

Nicole Horn

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800 SANTA BARBARA

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800 SANTA BARBARA

Santa Barbara, CA

Design Year 2015
Completed 2022


Project Type

Mixed Use, Multi-Family, Apartments

Collaborators

Hochhauser Blatter Associates | Architect
Ashley & Vance | Civil Engineering

Lead Designer

Katie Klein
Cameron Hunt

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EUCALYPTUS HILL | COTTAGE GARDEN

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EUCALYPTUS HILL RESIDENCE | COTTAGE GARDEN

Santa Barbara, CA

Design Year 2021
Completed 2021


Project Type

Private Residential

Collaborators

Tinajero Landscape | Landscape Contractor

Lead Designer

Courtney Miller

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EUCALYPTUS HILL | RETREAT GARDEN

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EUCALYPTUS HILL RESIDENCE | RETREAT GARDEN

Santa Barbara, CA

Design Year 2020
Completed 2021


Project Type

Private Residential

Collaborators

Tinajero Landscape | Landscape Contractor

Lead Designer

Courtney Miller

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MAYEE PLAZA

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MAYEE PLAZA

Santa Barbara, CA

Design Year 2016
Completed 2021


Project Type

Mixed Use, Multi-Family, Apartments

Awards

Santa Barbara Beautiful/Multi-Family Residence Award 2022

Collaborators

Cearnal Collective | Architect
Ashley & Vance | Civil Engineering
True Nature | Irrigation Design

Lead Designer

Courtney Jane Miller
Nicole Horn
Katie Klein

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THE WILDE RESORT + SPA

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THE WILDE RESORT + SPA

Sedona, AZ

Design Year 2020
Completed 2021


Project Type

Hospitality, Renovation

Collaborators

AXIS/GFA | Architect
Beleco | Interior Design
Shepard Westnitzer | Civil Engineering

Lead Designer

Courtney Jane Miller
Cameron Hunt

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THE FARMACY

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THE FARMACY

Isla Vista, CA + Santa Ynez, CA
In Progress


Project Type

Commercial, Retail

Client

Glasshouse Group

Collaborators

Ashley & Vance | Civil Engineering
Andrulaitis+Mixon | Architect

Lead Designer

Cameron Hunt
Nicole Horn

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THE LOFTS AT THE MILL

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THE LOFTS AT THE MILL

Santa Barbara, CA
In Progress


Project Type

Mixed Use, Multi-Family, Apartments

Client

Laguna Haley Studios II, LLC

Collaborators

Ashley & Vance | Civil Engineering
DesignARC Santa Barbara | Architect

Lead Designer

Nicole Horn

perspective renderings & building elevations by DesignARC
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PACIFIC EDGE HOTEL

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PACIFIC EDGE HOTEL

Laguna Beach, CA
In Progress


Project Type

Hospitality, Renovation

Collaborators

Rockefeller Kempel Architects
Studio MAI | Interior Design
PSOMAS | Civil Engineering
Lighting Design Alliance | Lighting Design

Lead Designer

Nicole Horn

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OCEAN MEADOWS

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OCEAN MEADOWS

Goleta, CA
In Progress


Project Type

Single Family Residential

Client

Ocean Meadows Investors, LLC

Collaborators

Stantec | Civil Engineering
DesignARC Santa Barbara | Architect
AlfaTech | Lighting Design

Lead Designers

Courtney Jane Miller

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CJM::LA is now accepting work in Arizona

We are pleased to announce that Courtney Jane Miller is now licensed in the state of Arizona!

We are now accepting new projects in Sedona, Phoenix and the surrounding areas.