The Story Behind Our Name
Egret Design Studio is a New Orleans–based landscape architecture firm founded in 2026. The name is inspired by a familiar presence throughout Louisiana: the great egret.
With its striking white plumage and graceful silhouette, the great egret can be found across a wide range of landscapes—from wetlands, lakes, and shorelines to more urban environments such as public parks, flooded neutral grounds, and even the hood of a parked car. The egret is an inherently adaptable species, moving effortlessly between environments without getting stuck in the mud. It stands out while still belonging to its surroundings.
These qualities serve as the guiding principles of Egret Design Studio. Thoughtful landscape architecture creates spaces that are distinctive yet feel authentic to their environment, seamlessly integrating with the communities and ecosystems they serve. The outdoor places where we live, play, gather, and celebrate should be shaped by the people who use them, and rooted in the character of southern Louisiana.
Whether designing a public park, urban plaza, or constructed wetland, Egret Design Studio creates solutions that reflect the character of a place rather than impose upon it.
Meet Danielle
Danielle Duhé is a licensed Landscape Architect with more than 14 years of experience in parks and recreation planning, urban design, community engagement, and the design and construction of stormwater management facilities. She has contributed to a wide range of projects focused on pedestrian safety, employing thoughtful design strategies that integrate green infrastructure while enhancing community well-being.
Danielle’s work is rooted in the belief that public spaces should be both memorable and meaningful. Her work is driven by a commitment to creating environments that are ecologically resilient, functional, and thoughtfully designed. She approaches each project with a focus on community and client needs, environmental stewardship, and long-term sustainability, resulting in spaces that are both impactful and enduring.
Danielle is an active volunteer in her community and for the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). She currently serves as the Trustee for the Louisiana Chapter of ASLA and served as the Louisiana Chapter President from 2020 to 2022.
