CONIFER is led by Ray Agung, SP, MM, IALI, a certified landscape architect recognized for his design vision rooted in creativity, functionality, and sense of place, and supported by a collective of talented landscape architects who bring diverse skills and perspectives to every project. Since beginning his professional journey in 2011, Ray has gained extensive international experience across regions and cultures, delivering projects across diverse scales such as residential, resorts, villas, urban parks, mixed-use developments, retail landscapes, and theme parks. In the early years of his career, he completed an internship with Belt Collins International in Bali, before working with Townland Indonesia and later Bali Landscape Company, where he contributed to a range of residential and hospitality projects. His leadership background includes serving as Lead Designer at Site Concepts International Shanghai (an American-owned firm) from 2013 to 2016 and as Head of Landscape at Design International Shanghai (a London-based practice) from 2016 to 2019, where he directed complex commercial and entertainment landscapes. Building on this global experience, he founded CONIFER in 2020 as a collaborative design studio that merges creativity with contextual awareness to deliver landscapes that are meaningful, memorable, and adaptable to the evolving needs of society. In an era where sustainability, wellness-focused environments, multifunctional green spaces, and experiential outdoor living are increasingly sought-after, Ray and the team are committed to creating designs that not only inspire but also add lasting cultural and economic value. His contributions to the profession have been recognized with the Best Young Landscape Architect Award by the Indonesian Society of Landscape Architects (IALI) in 2022.