TROCHA is a site-specific, craft-driven landscape design studio based in Los Angeles, California.
We specialize in creating timeless, expressive landscapes that thoughtfully connect architecture, site and the surrounding environment.
With a strong focus on craftsmanship and detail, our work is grounded in a deep understanding of place and shaped by each client’s lifestyle, vision and needs. Every project is approached with care and intention; balancing form and function to create outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and enduring.
As a full-service studio, we design all facets of the landscape, including planting, masonry, pools, fire and water features, and outdoor lighting. Our process is rooted in the ambition to see our designs built, resulting in concepts that are not only inspiring and site responsive, but also constructible and budget conscious.
CHESTER TROCHA
FOUNDER | PRINCIPAL
Chester’s passion for landscape design was sparked early in life when his parents commissioned a design-build firm to create the garden for their new home. Observing the transformation from conceptual drawings to tangible outdoor spaces left a lasting impression and set him on a path toward a career in landscape design. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and Landscape Design from Purdue University.
Prior to founding his own practice, Chester gained valuable experience working with several award winning landscape architecture and design-build firms in Chicago and Los Angeles. His portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, from intimate urban gardens and expansive estate landscapes to rural retreats and high-end hospitality and retail environments.
With over 15 year of industry experience, Chester brings a comprehensive understanding of both design and construction. His work is distinguished by a strong focus on functionality, craftsmanship, and the seamless integration of design intent with practical implementation; ensuring that every concept is not only beautiful but buildable.