Founded in 2014, MDLA is a Boston, MA based design firm focused on creating contemporary landscapes for multifamily residential, corporate campus, higher education, retail, and select single family residential projects.

Our design team is composed of nine experienced staff members. We provide permitting assistance through construction administration services for a wide variety of project types.

We work throughout New England and beyond. The firm has worked on dozens of projects in the City of Boston that require Article 80 review and permitting through the BPDA, PIC, and BCDC.

Services Include:

  • Multifamily Residential, Mixed-use, Institutional, Academic, and Corporate project types

  • Single Family Residential Landscape Design and Master Planning

  • Campus Master Planning

  • Roof Terrace and Green Roof Design

  • Streetscape Design

  • Golf Course Architecture


Michael D’Angelo, Principal

About:

Mike takes an active role in the design and oversight of all projects in the office. His expertise spans complex urban projects to luxury residential and hospitality design. Mike is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island.

Licenses and Accreditation:

CT Licensed Landscape Architect

MA Licensed Landscape Architect

RI Licensed Landscape Architect

LEED AP BD+C


Nicholas Campanelli, Associate Principal

About:

Nick Campanelli is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and brings sixteen years of experience to the firm.
He has a demonstrated history of working nationally in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries and
carries a strong skill set in project management, site design, campus master planning and graphic design. Nick is also a rising Golf Course Architect having recently completed the renovation and reimagination of Heritage Harbour Golf Club in Bradenton, FL in 2022.

Licenses and Accreditation:

CT Licensed Landscape Architect

RI Licensed Landscape Architect

ME Licensed Landscape Architect

NY Licensed Landscape Architect

VT Licensed Landscape Architect

FL - Pending

Alicia Govoni, Operations Manager

About:

Alicia is a graduate of Bridgewater State University and brings seven years of administrative support to the firm. 


Mike Rettenmeier, Associate Principal

About:

Mike is a graduate of The University of Connecticut and brings thirteen years of experience to the firm. Mike’s background includes national based projects in campus master planning, commercial, multi-family, and institutional site design. As a licensed landscape architect, he brings skills in design, technical detailing, project management, construction observation, and graphic design to the team.

Licenses and Accreditation:

CT Licensed Landscape Architect

NH Licensed Landscape Architect

Chris Golden, Senior Project Manager

About:

Chris brings over sixteen years of experience in landscape architecture, working on a wide variety of projects including streetscapes, campuses, urban parks and roof decks. Chris is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island.

Chris is involved in all aspects and phases of projects, specializing in design development, consultant coordination, drawing production and quality control, and construction observation.

Antone Almeida, Project Manager

About:

Antone has over eight years of experience in landscape architecture and is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island.

Spencer Beebe, Project Manager

About:

Spencer is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and is licensed in the State of Connecticut.

Carrie Brooks,

Project Designer

Owen Wollenberg, Project Designer

Luci Wilson,

Project Designer