Cristina is a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with over 18 years’ experience in professional practice. After gaining considerable know-how over the years in a variety of sectors, including urban regeneration projects integrating SuDS systems, education design, residential developments and aquatic systems, she founded Refolo Landscape Architects in 2013.Cristina
is currently a surface stormwater management and biodiversity Expert
within the High Streets Task Force, a panel commissioned by the
government to devise a roadmap for transformation of our town centres.
She has been a member of various design review panels and is currently a
regular judge for the Landscape Institute Awards and London in Bloom
Awards.
Leela O-Dea
Cenv MSc
Leela is a Chartered Ecologist and Environmental Manager with over 17 years’ experience She has extensive knowledge in managing SSSI, SPA, SAC and other designated sites and plays an important role in achieving excellent environmental credentials for the practice. She is a CEEQUAL assessor ensuring sustainability targets for landscape and public realm projects.
Richard Haine
Cenv BSc(Hons)
Richard is a Chartered Water & Environment Manager, working across both urban and rural landscapes. As a CEEQUAL assessor he works with clients to improve the sustainability of projects through their design, construction and long term operation. He develops strategic partnerships with environmentally responsible organisations and NGOs for project collaboration to improve ecology and deliver social benefit. Leela and Richard are also founding partners of frog environmental, a practice affiliated to R-LA that specialises in river restoration.
