Colour: UDL Appoints New Associate

Usue Ruiz-Arana joined the practice in August 2008 in an Associate position, bringing over eight years experience as a Chartered Landscape Architect. Usue has worked extensively on projects throughout North East England and Spain, including responsible for the design and delivery of the award winning Sunniside Gardens, the Bilbao International Urban Garden Competition and Newcastle City Library.

Usue says of her new appointment:

"I'm very pleased to be joining Colour at such an exciting time. The portfolio of the practice is rapidly expanding and with it, the talented, enthusiastic and friendly team. Colour:UDL's groundbreaking and innovative approach right from the outset has proved a refreshing and much needed addition to the practice of landscape architecture in Britain and overseas. I'm looking forward to actively contributing to the Practice's design excellence and spirit....and yes, the coffee is excellent, and the views are amazing!"

Usue experience has shaped her interest in developing innovative, exciting and meaningful designs that can respond to the many challenges of urban spaces.

Joining Colour at a time of continued expansion and distinction in its field, Usue will be taking responsibility for the delivery of the New Leaf Leisure Centres in Leeds and creative proposals for the external spaces at St Joseph's RC Primary School in Newcastle's West End.