MGB+A The Grassli Group

Through the years, the firm has maintained its focus on urban design, land planning, and landscape architecture while retaining close ties with clients and consultants.

Firm Profile

MGB+A has over 50 years of experience with projects that require a commitment of personnel and project management from design development to project implementation. On all projects a principal or associate is selected as project manager to oversee administrative matters, organization, and quality control. The entire staff acts as an in-house design review body that insures the client a quality project. MGB+A is a firm involved in planning, design, and many other endeavors relating to man’s interaction with his environment. The firm of Maas and Grassli Landscape Architects was originally founded as a partnership in 1959 and in 1973 became a corporation. In 1980, the firm relocated the office headquarters from Ogden to Salt Lake City, Utah and became MGB+A. Principals and Associates at MGB+A are qualified, experienced, and licensed landscape architects and land planners.

MGB+A’s mission is to:

Provide quality, creative services to meet or exceed the needs and desires of the client while upholding our professional responsibilities to the community, the environment, and the art of Landscape Architecture.

MGB+A has, over the years, gained recognition for their design and planning abilities. They have established a reputation for their ability to satisfy the desires and interests of their clients with sound planning and design principles. The members of MGB+A have had considerable experience in a wide range of professional offices throughout the United States and Europe providing a substantial knowledge base for innovative design solutions.

The essence of the MGB+A design approach is a process which defines the problem, compiles and evaluates the essential data, develops design alternatives based on the findings of the research and inventory, and derives a final solution. An integral part of this process is the creative interaction between client, planning team, and project user. Continuous involvement of the client in the project from its initial stages through final design assures a solution based on client needs.

People

Leonard Grassli, FASLA - Principal

Mr. Grassli is the founding principal of MGB+A, and is involved with the project development in the firm as well as the business management. He develops design concepts, coordinates with clients and reviews projects through completion. During his 50 years of professional experience Mr. Grassli has participated in a wide variety of projects and in both the public and private sectors. He is an expert in working with city, county and state government staff and he has participated in many public meeting and charettes for public projects. One of Mr. Grassli's strengths is his Swiss training and professional experience that favors his innovative ideas and helps create design solutions that are both aesthetic and functional. In 1997 he was awarded the prestigious honor of Fellow by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Jay Bollwinkel, ASLA, AICP - Principal

Mr. Bollwinkel manages complex projects from marketing, client relations and contract negotiation, through the design and construction document phase. Site coordination is one of his strengths, emphasizing quality in construction installation techniques to achieve landscape architectural design intent. He is an expert in AutoCAD and LANDCADD ensuring designs are technically accurate and digitally flexible. Mr. Bollwinkel excels in the realms of regional and city planning. He has participated in public workshops, such as Envision Utah, directing neighborhood groups and governmental agencies through the design process relating to complicated, controversial projects. He is an effective group facilitator and understands the importance of integrating opposing viewpoints into a consensus solution. Mr. Bollwinkel has also served his professional colleagues as a former president of the Utah Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Greg Boudrero, ASLA - Associate

Greg has a strong passion for design and is driven to bring a unique level of quality and attention to detail to his projects. He enjoys collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and understands that the best solutions come from an open design process. His work has included institutional plazas and courtyards, urban plazas and streetscapes, gardens, and parks.

Greg excels at portraying two-dimensional and three-dimensional project themes with his graphic and visualization skills. His direct and personal communication with clients leads to strong relationships and successful projects while inspiring loyalty in many of our clients.

Jesse Bell, ASLA - Associate

Jesse Bell is a conscientious Project Manager and Landscape Architect committed to meeting the client’s needs by delivering projects on schedule and on budget. He has a unique understanding of the design and construction process, having managed large scale projects for developers, institutions, and municipalities. His portfolio includes a wide range of public spaces, commercial developments and recreation facilities.

Jesse is aware of the unique water challenges that exist in the Intermountain West. Through training and experience he has been able to develop the skills necessary to design large irrigation systems that manage water use and ultimately reduce the clients’ ecological footprint. Jesse is fully committed to the success of each project he has the privilege to work on.