About | HS2G Landscape Architecture | South Florida (Miami to Palm Beach) (2024)

Representative Projects: Peter Strelkow, RLA

2020

Espino Residence – Miami, Florida

Jordan Residence – Coral Gables, Florida

Belen Jesuit School Phase 2 - Miami, Florida

Link Construction Office – Doral, Florida

Arazoza Brothers Corp. Office – Miami, Florida

The Moorings Entry – Coconut Grove, Florida

2019

Naeem Khan Studios – Miami, Florida

Bergeron Distribution Center – Southwest Ranches, Florida

Broward Academy – Hollywood, Florida

Willy Fernandez Residence – Miami, Florida

Eddy Arazoza Residence – Miami, Florida

2018

Albert Arazoza Residence – Miami, Florida

Dubin Residence – Coral Gables, Florida

Charlie Arazoza Residence - Miami, Florida

Rose Residence – Jupiter, Florida

Grande Residence – Coral Gables, Florida

2017

Lohman Residence – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Romanski Residence – Highland Beach, Florida

Touzet Residence – Cat Cay, Bahamas

Caballo Campana Phase 2 – Cuenca, Ecuador

Piedra de Agua Resort – Cuenca, Ecuador

La Selva Resort – Cuenca, Ecuador

2016

Soldano Residence – Cuenca, Ecuador

Vintamilla Residence – Paute, Ecuador

Hosteria Duran – Banos, Ecuador

I95 / Sunrise Blvd Interchange

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

As part of the FDOT’s and Broward County’s “Greening Gateways” program, this major interchange and main entry to the City of Fort Lauderdale was landscaped to re-create several native South Florida ecosystems. The planting was 100% native and included wetland habitat around an existing lake, pineland habitat, and a native hammock area. The scope included concept, design development, construction document coordination, permits and the construction phase. This project was awarded the statewide ISA “Trees Florida” Award in 2006. Mr. Strelkow was responsible for conceptual design through final construction documents. He was involved with bidding and observation during construction. He continues to be involved with on-going monitoring of project maintenance, which he reports periodically to the Greening Gateways Committee.

Griffin Road Widening, I-75 to Bonaventure Blvd

Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida, 2002

The project area consisted of 2.2 miles on Griffin Rd. from 163rd Avenue to 188th Avenue. The project objective was to preserve and enhance the rural character of the roadway, provide a unified statement for the town’s main artery, and to provide unique elements at neighborhood entries. Mr. Strelkow served as landscape architect for the Town, in Liaison with Broward County Engineering. Scope of services included the redesign of the berm, sidewalk and planting layouts, and public involvement meetings.

Landscape Architect

City of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (1997-2005)

As a staff Landscape Architect for the City of Ft. Lauderdale, Mr. Strelkow completed numerous park projects for the City several of which have received multiple awards. Services included design and construction of structures, hardscape, recreation facilities, plan fields, site furnishings, way finding, planting, and irrigation.

  • Palm Aire Park, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • Mills Pond Park, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • Middle River Terrace Park, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • Colee Hammock Park, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • Silver Shores Park, Miramar, FL

  • Civic Peoples Park, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • Greenfield Park, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  • Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport, 2000

  • Flagler Park, Stuart, FL

Town of Surfside Streetscape

Harding Avenue, Florida

The project included 1.5 miles of urban road reconstruction, with a budget of $2.5 million for landscape architecture including planting, site furnishings, hardscape, tree grates, and lighting. Mr. Strelkow provided complete design and construction administration services.

Entrance to City of Miami Beach at Julia Tuttle Causeway

Miami Beach, Florida 1995

Mr. Strelkow was responsible for the complete design and construction of landscape features located at the gateway of the Julia Tuttle Causeway connecting downtown Miami with Miami Beach.

Streetscape on Harding Avenue

Town of Surfside, Miami, FL

Landscape architect responsible for the complete design and construction administration services for the 1.5 miles of urban road reconstruction, with a budget of $2.5 million for landscape architecture including planting, site furnishings, hardscape, tree grates, and lighting.

La Gorce Drive Streetscape & Alton Road Median

Miami Beach, FL

Landscape architect responsible for the complete design and construction of an urban road reconstruction. Landscape features including planting, hardscape, tree grates and lighting; as well as streetscape components, such as palms, tree grates, colored concrete and light poles.

Other projects:

  • Lincoln Road Renovation, Phase One - Miami Beach, Florida

  • FP&L Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant – Homestead, Florida

Academic Achievements

  • BS, Landscape Architecture, University of Florida, 1981

Awards

  • Broward County Emerald Awards: Aveda 2011, Strelkow Residence 2010

  • ISA Trees Florida Outstanding State Project for Sunrise / I95, 2006

  • Broward Beautiful for Middle River Terrace Park 2003, American Heritage School 2002

  • Silver Shores Park 2000, Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport 1998

  • Community Appearance Awards

  • Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport 2000, Colee Hammock Park 1999

  • AIA Honorable Mention Award for Sernberg Residence

  • Florida Native Plant Society State Award of Excellence for Block Residence 1990

Publications

  • The Miami Herald, “Strelkow Residence”,1998

  • The Miami Herald, “Colie Residence”, 1998

  • The Miami Herald, “Fabian Residence”, Sept. 8, 1996

  • The Miami Herald, “Horwitz Residence”, Aug. 4, 1996

  • “Gardening & Design”, Channel 6 - Series, 1995

  • Landscape Architecture Magazine, July, 1995

  • The Environmental Gardener. Marinelli, Janet. Editor. Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record, 1992

  • The Miami Herald, October 27, 1991

  • “Your Florida Home”, WTVJ, 1990

  • Florida Home and Design Magazine

  • Garden Design Magazine

Representative Projects: Deborah Strelkow, MLA

FDOT Florida Turnpike

Florida, 2009-2012

Ms. Strelkow was the District Landscape Architect for the Florida Turnpike system under the division of Planning and Production. She lead a design and production team and was responsible for the preparation of Conceptual Design, Budgeting, Working Drawings, Bid Documents and Specifications for projects throughout the system. she was also responsible for client meetings and coordination with Turnpike Engineers and Sub-consultants.

FDOT District 4: Assistant Landscape Architect

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2009

Ms. Strelkow served as Assistant Landscape Architect to District 4’s DLA, Elizabeth Hassett. Responsibilities included document review for LAP projects, ERC projects, Concept Reports, Permitting and Grant submittals. Additional duties included design for in-house projects. Ms. Strelkow also served on the District 4 Context Sensitive Solutions Committee and participated in the Greening Gateways Committee for Broward County.

Florida Turnpike Enterprise: Assistant Landscape Architect for Turnpike Operations

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2003-2008

Provided Landscape Architectural design for Roadway and Facilities, including "Good Neighbor" plantings, Phase 52 Projects, and Misc. infill planting projects. Responsibilities included coordinating Mowing and Landscape Inventories; assisting in other Departments when needed; and special assignments. Ms. Strelkow represented the Turnpike at the Miami Dade Community Image Advisory Board and participated in numerous projects executed by the CIAB.

Griffin Road Widening, I-75 to Bonaventure Blvd.

Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida, 2002

The project area consisted of 2.2 miles on Griffin Rd. from 163rd Avenue to 188th Avenue. The project objective was to preserve and enhance the rural character of the roadway, provide a unified statement for the town’s main artery, and to provide unique elements at neighborhood entries. Ms. Strelkow served as landscape architect for the project, in Liaison with Broward County Engineering. Scope of services included the redesign of the berm, sidewalk and planting layouts, and public involvement meetings.

Southwest 8th Street, from 27th Ave. to SR-826

Miami, Florida

The project consisted of 5.7 miles of urban road reconstruction, within a budget of $4.5 million for landscape architecture including planting, hardscape, tree grates and lighting. The scope of services included construction administration for the completion of the streetscape components, such as Sabal Palms, tree grates, colored concrete, and light poles.

Town of Surfside Streetscape on Harding Avenue

Florida

The project included 1.5 miles of urban road reconstruction, with a budget of $2.5 million for landscape architecture including planting, site furnishings, hardscape, tree grates, and lighting. Ms. Strelkow provided complete design and construction administration services.

Entrance to City of Miami Beach at Julia Tuttle Causeway

Miami Beach, Florida

Ms. Strelkow was responsible for the complete design and construction of landscape features located at the gateway of the Julia Tuttle Causeway connecting downtown Miami with Miami Beach.

Streetscape on Harding Avenue

Town of Surfside, Miami, FL

Landscape architect responsible for the complete design and construction administration services for the 1.5 miles of urban road reconstruction, with a budget of $2.5 million for landscape architecture including planting, site furnishings, hardscape, tree grates, and lighting.

LaGorce Drive Streetscape & Alton Road Median

Miami Beach, FL

Landscape architect responsible for the complete design and construction of an urban road reconstruction. Landscape features including planting, hardscape, tree grates and lighting; as well as streetscape components, such as palms, tree grates, colored concrete and light poles.

Other projects:

  • Overtown Greenway Master Plan - Miami, Florida

  • Florida Turnpike & Extensions, 5 year Contract LACA - Florida

  • Lincoln Road Renovation, Phase One - Miami Beach, Florida

  • FP&L Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant – Homestead, Florida

  • Miami Metro Mover, Brickell Leg - Miami, Florida

  • City of Miami Riverwalk Headquarters - Mimai, Florida

  • Grand Avenue Conceptual Streetscape - Coconut Grove, Florida

  • Conceptual Design Perimeter Planting, Florida International University, University Park Campus - Miami, Florida

Committees & Design Charrettes

  • Conceptual Master Plan for Southwest Ranches Meadow & Park, Griffin & Dykes Rd., 2002

  • Conceptual Design for Southwest Ranches Gateway & Park, US 27 & Griffin Rd, 2002

  • Chair, Artists Selection Panel for Artist-Led Master Plan for County Parks Bond, 2002

  • Alternate-Chair, Artists Selection Panel for Hollywood Arts Park, 2002

  • Southwest Ranches visioning session, contributing Trail/Signage Concepts, 2001

  • Appointed to Public Art & Design Committee, by Broward County Commission, 2001

  • Southwest Ranches Equestrian Park, Consulting for artist Richard Medlock’s Site Sculpture, 1999

  • Design Broward Charrette, for Broward County Arts Master Plan, Conceptual Design for “Happy Trails Linear Park” between the New River Canal & Griffin Road, 1996

  • IGFA Design Charrette for the Yardarm Property, Pompano Beach, FL, 1991

  • Graduate Assistant to the Contemplation Gardens for Third District Court of Appeals, Miami, 1990

  • Graduate Assistant to Agnes Denis for Dade County Art in Public Places, Tamiami Airport, 1989

Academic Achievements

  • MS, Landscape Architecture, Florida International University, 1992

  • AA, Horticulture, Miami Dade Community College, 1987

  • BA, Spanish Literature & Art History, Washington University, 1983

Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation Miami-Dade County for contributions & service to the County in CIAB, 2009

  • Davis Productivity Awards, Certificate of Commendation for Florida Turnpike Tree Relocation Program, 2008

  • Achievement Award, National Association Of Counties, for “Greening the V” for CIAB

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Miami-Dade County for Super Bowl “Clean Up and Green Up” , 2006

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Broward County Commission contributions & service in PAD, 2005

  • Broward Beautiful Award for American Heritage School, Plantation, 2002

  • Award for Fabian Residence, National Society for Historic Preservation, 1995

  • AIA Honorable Mention for IGFA Headquarters, Pompano Beach, FL, 1991

  • Florida ASLA Merit Award for Metromover Brickell Extension, Alvarez & Associates, Inc.

Publications

  • Las Olas, Living Real Miami, & Rooms Magazines, “Fabian Residence”, 2006

  • The Miami Herald, “Strelkow Residence”, 1998

  • Channel 4, Interview, 1997

  • The Miami Herald, “Fabian Residence”, Sept. 8, 1996

  • The Miami Herald, “Horwitz Residence”, Aug. 4, 1996

  • Landscape Architecture Magazine, July, 1995

  • Historic Preservation Magazine, Jan/Feb 1995

  • Miami Today, April 28, 1994

  • Channel 6, Interview, 1992

  • The Miami Herald, April 26, 1992

  • The Miami Herald, Oct. 27, 1991

  • The Miami Herald, April 21, 1991

About  | HS2G Landscape Architecture | South Florida (Miami to Palm Beach) (2024)

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About | HS2G Landscape Architecture | South Florida (Miami to Palm Beach)? ›

HS2G has over 60 years of combined experience and will assist you throughout every phase of your project until your ideas and goals have been fully realized. Since 1984 we have completed a large variety of institutional, commercial and residential landscape design projects.

How much do landscape architects earn near Miami FL? ›

Landscape Architect Salary in Miami, FL. $66,000 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $90,900 is the 75th percentile.

What is the best school for landscape architecture in Florida? ›

7 Best colleges for Landscape Architecture in Florida
  • University of Florida. Gainesville. ...
  • University of South Florida. Tampa. ...
  • University of Miami. Coral Gables. ...
  • University of Central Florida. Orlando. ...
  • Florida International University. Miami. ...
  • Florida State University. Tallahassee. ...
  • University of South Florida - St Petersburg.
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How do I become a landscape architect in Florida? ›

To acquire a license to practice Landscape Architecture in Florida you must:
  1. Have a degree in Landscape Architecture.
  2. Pass all sections of the Landscape Architectural Registration Examination (LARE). ...
  3. Pass the Florida laws and rules examination. ...
  4. Have one year of practical experience in landscape architectural work.
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What is special about landscape architecture? ›

Landscape Architects play an essential role in shaping our environment. That puts them in a unique position of responsibility to the environment. Designing sustainable, resilient, and ecologically friendly spaces is one of the most important jobs a landscape architect can have when working on a project.

Can you make 6 figures as a landscape architect? ›

Salary Range – The salary range of a landscape architect falls between $78,100 and $108,000.

Where is the highest demand for landscape architects? ›

Geographic profile for Landscape Architects:
StateEmployment (1)Location quotient (9)
New York3,0102.39
California2,8501.18
Florida1,9401.51
Texas1,1000.61
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What type of degree do most landscape architects have? ›

Landscape architects typically need a bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture or a related field, such as architecture. There are two undergraduate landscape architect degrees: a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA).

Do landscape designers need a license in Florida? ›

Florida. You do not generally need a state license to work as a landscaper in Florida. However, there are certain circ*mstances in which you will need a license.

What is the average age of a landscape architect? ›

The workforce of Landscape architects in 2021 was 28,968 people, with 34.1% woman, and 65.9% men. The average age of male Landscape architects in the workforce is 44.5 and of female Landscape architects is 41.6, and the most common race/ethnicity for Landscape architects is White.

Can you become an architect without a degree Florida? ›

The Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design requires: A professional degree from an NAAB-accredited program for initial registration. A CACB-accredited degree or an EESA Evaluation also qualifies. Completion of the AXP/IDP with an AXP portfolio.

Does an architect need a license in Florida? ›

Yes, Florida requires a licensed Architect for home designs to get a construction permit.

Are landscape architects worth it? ›

Landscape architects provide a level of planning that landscape designers cannot. Because of their ability to work with hardscape materials, and their ability to design structures, they are an essential component of intricate landscape design.

What are the disadvantages of being a landscape architect? ›

The working hours may not be fixed once a project starts. Working hours may vary from 50 to 60 hours a week. The job can even get stressful after a while. On the other hand, deadlines are an integral part of any job and meeting them determines your capability as a professional.

Who is the most famous landscape architect? ›

Frederick Law Olmsted, “Mr.

Central Park by Frederick Law Olmsted. Image courtesy of ArchDaily. Olmsted is widely credited with creating the profession of American landscape architecture.

How much do licensed architects make in Miami? ›

Licensed Architect Salary in Miami, FL
Annual SalaryHourly Wage
Top Earners$135,336$65
75th Percentile$114,300$55
Average$94,670$46
25th Percentile$78,900$38

What is the hourly rate for an architect in Miami? ›

How much does an Architect make in Miami, Florida? As of Apr 4, 2024, the average annual pay for an Architect in Miami is $113,948 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $54.78 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,191/week or $9,495/month.

Are architects in high demand in Florida? ›

The number of available jobs for architects across the U.S. is expected to increase four percent through 2026. The BLS puts Florida at No. 5 for U.S. states with the highest employment of architects — 0.53 per thousand. Working as an architect in Florida is much higher-paying in some areas than others, however.

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