Celebrating the Class of 2026: Ashley Limbaugh BLA ‘26
Convocation Spotlights CAPLA’s Class of 2026
“One thing I will miss about CAPLA is it being a space where I felt like anything was possible. If you could think it, someone could help you make it a reality.”
Hear from graduating Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Student Ashley Limbaugh about her time at CAPLA, where she grew into a talented professional.
1. What was your favorite project?
My favorite project was my senior capstone project, where I designed a downhill mountain bike park in Ski Valley on Mount Lemmon. As a mountain biker who is also passionate about preservation, it’s an ecologically sensitive approach that utilizes the existing infrastructure to minimize impact.
2. What's your favorite memory from your time at CAPLA?
My favorite from my time at CAPLA is spending time with my friends in studio! Particularly freshman year in foundations when I was just learning everything.
3. If you were involved in extracurriculars, tell me about them?
I was involved in photography club, volunteering at the community garden and intramural flag football. They taught me really helpful skills and were a great way to meet people with similar interests! I also kept my own art business going on the side which brought me a lot of joy.
4. What's something you'll miss about CAPLA?
One thing I will miss about CAPLA is it being a space where I felt like anything was possible. If you could think it, someone could help you make it a reality. I also really enjoyed utilizing all the cool technology in the materials lab.
5. What's next for you after graduation?
After graduation, I hope to find a job in landscape architecture in the West.
6. What's something you learned from CAPLA that you will never forget?
I learned how to take feedback in stride to implement it into a stronger, more well rounded design.
7. Are there any classes you especially enjoyed or professors that you especially enjoyed working with? Why?
I really enjoyed learning ArcGIS with Garrett Smith for site analysis and mapping. I think the analysis techniques we learned carry onto every single project. It’s so important to use technology like GIS to tie in the science behind our designs in a very persuasive and clear way.
