Owner | Lead Designer

As a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Gavin Switzer founded Next Nature to address pressing environmental challenges in the region using nature-based solutions. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Kent State University, completing his graduate studies at their downtown Cleveland Campus. Drawing on years of experience in the environmental field, he established his firm in 2022 to focus on projects that align with his passion for ecological restoration. His work prioritizes combating habitat loss through innovative conservation plans, including prairie restoration, reforestation, and stream and wetland restoration, all designed to integrate seamlessly with the natural landscape. He designed the native landscape for The Boston Mill Visitor Center which was selected for the Outstanding Restoration of Historic Structures Award from the Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland.