Landscape Forms Appoints Manager, Studio 431

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Aug 21, 2012

Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of site furniture and leading-edge LED Lighting, has announced the appointment of Robb Smalldon as Manager, Studio 431. Mr. Smalldon will be responsible for leading the Studio 431 team which is comprised of mechanical, design, manufacturing and CAD engineers and production specialists. He will report to Landscape Forms President, Richard Heriford.

Smalldon joined Landscape Forms in 2001 and holds a Bachelor’s of Engineering from Western Michigan University. During his tenure at Landscape Forms, Robb has worked in Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development Engineering and most recently, he has been the customer interface and engineering lead for Studio 431.

Studio 431 is a premier resource for the manufacture of custom site elements designed by architects, landscape architects, design professionals and owners for large and important projects. Studio 431 draws on a 43-year legacy of Landscape Forms’ expertise in the engineering and manufacturing of high-quality, award winning furniture, lighting and related products for outdoor environments. It builds upon decades of successful experience collaborating with leading design professionals to develop ideas into reality. Studio 431’s custom capabilities encompass a full range of outdoor furniture and amenities, from transit stations, railings and kiosks to benches, tables, sun shades, bollards and accessories.

Some of Studio 431’s most notable projects include: 34th Street Partnership, New York City, NY, The Yards, Washington, D.C., Great Park, Irvine, CA, Minnesota Twins Target Field, Minneapolis, MN, Olympic Village, Vancouver, BC, Canada, and Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

About Landscape Forms

Since its founding in 1969 Landscape Forms has earned a reputation for excellent design, high quality products and exceptional service. The Landscape Forms U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan with sales offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. Landscape Forms collaborates with renowned industrial designers and consultancies, landscape architects, and architects to design and develop integrated collections of products that address emerging needs and help create a sense of place. The company has an installed base of products around the world. Clients include municipalities, transit centers, corporate, college and health care campuses; and familiar brand leaders such as Boeing, Cisco Systems, Disney, Sprint, American Airlines, Herman Miller and Nike. Landscape Forms was recently named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 15 Small Workplaces in the US. www.landscapeforms.com.

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