WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THAT VACCARINO ASSOCIATES HAS RECEIVED TWO 2026 DESIGN AWARDS FROM THE ASLA FLORIDA CHAPTER, BOTH IN THE RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY!
About Vaccarino Associates
Vaccarino Associates is a San Juan–based landscape architecture studio with deep roots in the Virgin Islands. Our work is guided by site specificity, collaboration, and a strong ecological ethic.
We listen closely to land, climate, and community, and respond with grounded, purposeful design. With expertise in native plant species, site regeneration, and integrated water systems, we create landscapes that restore ecological function and support long-term resilience.
Our Philosophy
Landscape Architecture Rooted in Nature-Based Solutions
We approach each site as a living system, rebuilding degraded land and supporting community well-being.
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Soil health, increased biodiversity, and habitat recovery are fundamental targets to our design work.
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Our green and blue infrastructure approach manages stormwater while restoring hydrologic balance.
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We transform vulnerable spaces into resilient landscapes ready for a changing climate.
Featured Projects
Explore how our philosophy comes to life through six projects across the Caribbean:
What We Offer
Landscape Architecture Rooted in Caribbean Ecology
We design adaptive, site-specific landscapes that restore ecosystems, manage water, and respond to the realities of a changing climate. Grounded in deep knowledge of our northern Caribbean Region, and a hands-on approach to constant learning, our work balances strategy, ecological function, and long-term guidance.
Site Planning & Strategy
Integrated frameworks that align land use or land development with environmental systems.
Green & Blue Infrastructure
Nature-based stormwater systems that reduce runoff and recharge groundwater while supporting plant life.
Soil & Habitat Restoration
Native planting and land-development sensitive techniques that rebuild soil and support biodiversity.
Coastal Rehabilitation
Shoreline solutions that address water pollution, erosion, sea-level rise, and marine life protection
Garden & Planting Design
Layered, climate-resilient palettes that are suited to Caribbean environments.
Design-Build & Oversight
Construction-phase involvement that ensures that each project is built true to intent.
More than designers, we are stewards of Caribbean land and water, valued for our ecological insight, collaborative process, and proven ability to revitalize vulnerable sites.
Let's Design for What's Next
Ready to begin your project? Let's collaborate to restore, reimagine, and protect your site.
📞 +1 917 915 4601
📧 info@vaccarinoassociates.com
📍 Based in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Serving Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands