Edison is a highly successful and versatile Los Angeles-based television producer who brings a unique blend of media expertise and engineering discipline to real estate development. Born in Guyana, his early education in Linden included practical lessons in masonry and carpentry from his grandfather—skills he later sharpened while serving as an engineer in the U.S. Army.
After decades in Hollywood, Edison returned to his roots with a powerful vision. La Selva Estates is his passion project, designed to capture the peacefulness and seclusion of the Demerara River he remembers from his youth.
Edison’s revolutionary vision is simple: to create a community with unmatched quality in the region. His builders adhere to stringent US building standards using premium materials. Having proven his architectural talent by building a personal masterpiece in Los Angeles, he is now set to replicate that uncompromising standard of excellence in Linden.
Reflecting his extensive global travels, the design of each home and the community amenities at La Selva Estates incorporate international luxury features. The designs are named to honor both the global inspiration and the bright future of Guyana.
Maria Higgins is a highly accomplished Production Designer and Art Director whose distinguished career spanning over two decades in Hollywood has been focused on defining and creating visual worlds for television and film. With a Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design and extensive experience as a Prop Master, Set Decorator, and Production Designer, Maria possesses a rare and sophisticated understanding of space, atmosphere, and visual narrative. This expertise-honed by years of selecting every fixture and finish to make sets feel authentic, high-end, and perfectly styled-is now critically applied to the visionary development of La Selva Estates in Linden, Guyana, making her the essential design conscience of the project.
Maria's design philosophy is expertly tailored to address the modern generation's priority on natural living, wellness, and environmental interaction. Her vision for La Selva Estates is to create homes that seamlessly incorporate the breathtaking natural elements of the surrounding Amazonian jungle into the daily living experience. Maria's input is paramount in curating luxury finishes and layouts that promote this direct connection to the serene Guyanese environment. She ensures every home meets the highest international design benchmarks while utilizing natural materials, maximizing light, and establishing an effortless, fluid connection between indoor comfort and outdoor tranquility.
Ms Higgins commitment to the project is a professional passion and a profound way to contribute to the economic and aesthetic elevation of the region. She guides the selection of all luxury interior materials and refines the architectural detailing, ensuring the final product is a genuine architectural masterpiece of design and comfort. By infusing these homes with the same world-class design standards used in elite Los Angeles productions, she is helping to establish a new benchmark for luxury living in Linden, Guyana, and ensuring that La Selva Estates becomes a source of pride and prosperity for the community.
