Paper Kites Studio

Christa McCall, PLA, ASLA

Founder & Design Principal (She/Her)

Christa McCall is a licensed landscape architect. Prior to settling in Dallas, she worked throughout the Midwest on a variety of residential and commercial projects. With a career that has spanned over 20 years, Christa's landscape practice utilizes her extensive background with native plants, construction and background in art to create purposeful landscape solutions. She responds to projects with unique designs and a controlled palette of materials that fit each distinct environment challenging our conventions of beauty.  

Fun Fact: Christa talks to trees often, believes she can summon the rain spirits and has never smelled a candle she didn’t like.

Gaby Gomez

Project Assistant (She/Her)

Gaby has been with Paper Kites Studio since 2018. She plays a pivotal role in maintaining the seamless operation of the studio. In her multifaceted capacity as Project Assistant, she oversees critical aspects of the studio's functioning, including garden management, client relations, and office administration.

Gaby's exceptional commitment and attention to detail have earned her a reputation as the linchpin that holds the studio together. Her hands-on approach to her responsibilities is underscored by an unwavering passion for the landscape and getting the details right.

Fun Fact: Gaby loves listening to the oldies music station and is our plant whisperer.

Michael Kinler

Senior Designer (He/Him)

After receiving his undergraduate degree, Michael took a job at a garden shop. The dynamic nature of plant material and it’s effect on a structured space was meaningful in ways he had not considered and lead him to study landscape architecture. For over 20 years he has combined a love of plants, art and design to create many gardens both private and public. His focus is on composed environments that require fewer resources to maintain and are more beautiful because of it.

Fun Fact: Michael has a great sense of humor. He is the funniest designer we know and his taste in music rocks!

Adriana Gonzalez

Landscape Designer (She/Her)

Adriana achieved a master's degree in Interior Design after graduating with an Architecture degree from Monterrey, Mexico. She began working at Paper Kites in the fall of 2023. With an innate passion for bugs and plants, she discovered a serene haven where she feels content. Her aspiration is to imbue her designs with this sense of tranquility, hoping to offer others the same sense of peace. Delving into the realm of Landscape Architecture is a recent venture for Adriana, but it has captivated her. Unafraid to dive into the nitty-gritty and possessing a keen understanding of clients' desires, she's elated to have found her place at Paper Kites.

Fun Fact: Adriana provides wonderful tequillas from her home country securing her position as favorite employee of the year. She loves insects and bugs us for new specimens!