Our Studio

A boutique studio offering a fully integrated approach to designing your home

Innate Studio was founded on the idea that architecture, interiors, and landscape can and should be designed together.

We take on a small number of projects each year. Every project is guided by our foundational design principles, so our clients receive an exceptional experience and outcome.

Holistic Design

We design architecture, landscape, and interiors holistically. When the design of a home is fully integrated, the process is seamless and the outcome is timeless, cohesive, and personal.

Longevity

We design homes built to last by honoring the character of the property and choosing materials that only improve with age. The home feels as right in twenty years as the day it's finished.

Collaboration

We work closely with each client, listening carefully and shaping the design around the way they actually live. The finished home feels completely their own.

Our Team

Lisa Schwert Pohlschroeder

Lisa Schwert Pohlschroeder, AIA, ASID

Partner

Full bio

Lisa is an Architect and Partner at Innate Studio. With more than fifteen years of experience spanning architecture, interiors, and real estate, she brings both creative vision and strategic insight to every project.

Before founding Innate Studio, Lisa held senior roles at SHoP Architects and served as Head of Design at Douglas Elliman, guiding the design direction for luxury residential properties across a $28-billion portfolio.

Lisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Emory University and a Master of Architecture with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a licensed architect in Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania, and holds NCARB and ASID certifications. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two young sons, and a small menagerie of animals.

Megan Born

Megan Born, RLA, ASLA

Partner

Full bio

Megan is a Landscape Architect and Partner at Innate Studio. With more than fifteen years of experience in landscape architecture, interiors, and architecture, she brings creative vision and technical expertise to every project.

Before joining the firm, she was an Associate Partner at Field Operations, where she managed award-winning civic, cultural, and residential projects across the country, including the High Line and Seattle’s Central Waterfront.

Megan holds Master’s degrees with honors in Landscape Architecture and Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University. She is a licensed landscape architect in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New York, and lives in Center City Philadelphia with her husband and two young children.

Work With Us

As a boutique studio, we offer direct communication, thoughtful attention, and a personalized level of service.

Alongside us, a full-time team of specialists supports every project: 2D and 3D designers help clients see a space before it's built, and a dedicated business management and procurement team ensures each design is implemented with care.

Beyond our core team, we collaborate with a trusted network of consultants, vendors, and craftspeople who share our commitment to quality. This extended network allows us to offer a highly personalized experience with the depth and reliability of a larger firm.

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