Mr. Cataffa is a principal at CMG, leading the design and management on a range of project types.  He complements his work at CMG  by teaching at U.C. Berkeley.  He also brings several years of professional experience as a public art administrator, where his involvement in community organization, artist selection, and installation management provides a unique perspective on creating public places.  In addition, he has received awards for innovative design alternatives to stormwater management. 

PROJECTS

Stevenson School
Marin Academy
Mint Plaza
Public Health Services Hospital (Presidio)
Cleveland Flats

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of California, Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Berkeley, CA: Fundamentals of Landscape Design, Visiting Lecturer     
Landscape Architecture Drawing &  Graphics, Teaching Assistant
Landscape Architecture Studio, Teaching Assistant
Introduction to Environmental Design, Teaching Assistant

EDUCATION

University of California at Berkeley, College of Environmental Design, Masters of Landscape Architecture, 2002
Institute of Architecture at the University of Venice, ILAUD (International Laboratory of Architecture and Urban Design), Summer 2001
Kent State University, College of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, with honors 1994

AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS & COMPETITIONS

2002-2000 Farrand Memorial Fellowship
2002 UC Berkeley Eisner Award for Creative Excellence
2002 ASLA Honor Award
2001 1st Place in Metropolis Magazine’s Sustainable Design Competition
2001 1st Place in Thomas Church Design Competition