Xing Chen, ASLA; Dan Cook, ASLA; Cythia Yuwono, ASLA<\/p>\n
Growing up in a rural town, a deep sense of stewardship for the land was instilled in me at an early age,\u201d explains Kate Ries. \u201cThat foundation shaped how I see the relationship between people, place and the built environment.\u201d Exposure to landscapes, cultures and urban environments enriched Ries\u2019 creative process and still informs her designs, which blend functionality, cultural awareness and respect for the natural world.<\/p>\n
CLINTON+RIES Landscape Architects was established in 1998 as Clinton & Associates. Today, it\u2019s a women-owned business led by Ries, who joined founder Sandra Youssef Clinton, FASLA, as partner in 2020. The firm\u2019s portfolio includes memorials, mixed-use developments, campuses, resorts, parks and residential estates. \u201cOur range illustrates our knowledge and ingenuity, and our ability to design and oversee the implementation of our work,\u201d Ries observes.<\/p>\n
Each project begins with understanding the ethos and personality of the client, to create an environment that will reflect them. \u201cSeeing clients enjoy what we\u2019ve made together is the most rewarding part,\u201d Ries shares. \u201cEqually meaningful is witnessing the ecological transformation of a property into a thriving landscape. Bringing nature and humanity into harmony is the ultimate reward.\u201d<\/p>\n
CLINTON+RIES received three What\u2019s Up? Annapolis excellence awards in 2026 and three ASLA awards in 2025.<\/p>\n
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