Info You Need to Know: 8 Pine Tree Dr, Katonah; 914.954.4110
Time in the Business: 30 years
What Types of Projects Do You Work On: Residential, high-end outdoor environments, swimming pools, cabanas, outdoor kitchens, and more.
What Do You Love Most About Being a Landscape Architect: “Meeting people,” says Guiliano. “I love my clients and the joy of watching them use what I have designed. A question I always get after a project is completed is: ‘Did you know it was going to look this beautiful?’ As a designer, I can visualize every detail of my designs.”
What Is Something You’re Most Proud Of: “I take pride in knowing how every element of the design must be constructed,” says Guiliano. “A high degree of workmanship is imperative to the success of the final project. Over the years, I have found the best trades in Westchester, from landscapers to masons.”
What Do You Love Most About Westchester: “Every property is different,” says Guiliano. “Every landscape project is new and exciting, with new and unique challenges. The natural environment in Westchester is so beautiful.”
What Does It Mean to Be Voted Best Landscape Architect of 2017: “It is indeed exciting and rewarding,” says Guiliano. “I work 16 hours a day and never think about being the best, only working every day to do the best. I can’t imagine doing anything other than being a landscape architect. It’s a wonderful profession, and this is a great honor.”
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Ryna Lustig
Ryna Lustig Landscape Consulting Croton-on-Hudson
Ryna Lustig has been in the landscaping business for more than 30 years and opened her own practice in 1988. She primarily works in Westchester, creating landscapes that work with the existing natural environment, and has been recognized with awards both locally and nationally.
