This collection of selected projects illustrates a variety of scales and professional collaborations that make each project unique

 

 

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Landscape design

My landscape experiences encompass a broad range of public and private spaces in and around the NYC area. Project scopes vary from private brownstones, penthouse terraces, to complex condo-co-op buildings.  Understanding and meeting clients expectations through providing necessary design and building documents, budgeting, to management of projects entire life cycle is key to successful projects.   

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Project Management

These selected projects illustrate an array of wonderful collaborations that is vital to success of any project.  I have had the pleasure of working with a large number of leading Landscape architects, designers, contractors, developer, building managers, vendors, craftsmen, irrigation and lighting specialist, horticulturist, and clients, that make each project unique.  Each of these entities play a crucial role in the creation of these projects and project management.

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Garden Care and Seasonal Enhancements

My professional experience ranges from installing a vast array of brownstone gardens, public and private oasis throughout NYC. I provide custom designed garden and terrace maintenance programs that range from weekly, to monthly service programs, with a product range from plant health care to extensive seasonal enhancement programs. 

 

Design+Installation+Seasonal Enhancement+Maintenance

 

Classic renovation of Co-op terrace overlooking Central Park.  Client representatives desired a terrace to evoke age and classicism while providing a design program that met the buildings strenuous requirements.  Scope of work involved managing client experience, design development, custom fabrication of metal planters, trellis, fountain, Irrigation, lighting systems, installation, and comprehensive seasonal enhancement and maintenance program. 

 

 
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 Project Management+Installation

The Kips Bay Designer Show House was a terrific collaboration with the Hollander Design Group. the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, is a non-profit organization that each year transforms a luxury Manhattan home into an elegant exhibition of fine furnishings, art and technology. The Kips Bay Decorator Show House raises critical funds for much needed after school and enrichment programs for New York City children.  My scope of work through Town and Gardens was the project management of transforming a raw roof terrace to a elaborate event space within a four week time period.  Project management included, organizing various planting and furniture vendors, craftsmen, nurseries, irrigation and lighting techs. Overseeing installation of all component to create the finished space.

 

 
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Classic Montclair Renovation of foundation garden beds, redefining lawn, and entertaining areas. Introduction of exterior rooms at the rear landscape incorporating a mix of classic materials in a modern definition.

 

DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION+MAINTENANCE

Greenwall/Living walls is an innovative new aspect of the landscape industry. My experience ranges from product development, client consultation, design development, budgeting, lighting and irrigation design, Installation of multiple different product systems for interior and exterior environments, and comprehensive maintenance programs.
 

 

 
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In NYC gardens seasonal enhancement rotations and garden adjustments is generally crucial to the overall design program to maximize the client experience and use of space. I have extensive horticultural experience in designing, installing and maintaining comprehensive programs for all four seasons, and holiday items.

 

 
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Landscape Maintenance and seasonal rotational programs

My day to day experience as a sales manager for a leading national award winning design+build+maintain comes with the responsibility of managing award winning sites that have comprehensive maintenance programs that are highly tailored to the site conditions and client’s needs.  My experience ranges from private client programs to large commercial and public spaces. From plant health care to quality control reporting, to fine horticultural detailing, my knowledge is consistently expanding looking critically at the life cycle and delivery system of each program. I have a background in horticultural studies and experience as an maintenance foreman and account manager.

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Upper east side garden illustrating 4 seasonal rotations. Spring bulbs, Summer Flowers, Fall plantings and decorative pumpkins, and winter decorative boughs

God's Love We Deliver

Project Management+Installation

 God's Love We Deliver Soho Building, was a terrific collaborative project with Sawyer Berson Design group and the Gods Love We Deliver non profit organization for their new building in Soho. Scope of work included the project management and installation of an extensive vegetable-herb garden and entertainment area on the main roof terrace, and several mix-used terrace areas.

 
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Vegetable-Herb planters and entertaining roof terrace

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