Designing Resilient Landscapes Across the Caribbean
For nearly 3 decades, we have shaped adaptive, enduring environments throughout Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands.
Our approach to landscape architecture merges ecological science, cultural context, and design excellence—restoring damaged landscapes, managing water systems, and creating places where communities and nature thrive together.
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, biodiversity, and habitat recovery are fundamental to our design work.
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Our green and blue infrastructure 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 regional knowledge and a hands-on approach, our work balances strategy, ecological function, and long-term care.
Site Planning & Strategy
Integrated frameworks that align access, use, and environmental systems.
Green & Blue Infrastructure
Nature-based stormwater systems that reduce runoff and recharge groundwater.
Soil & Habitat Restoration
Native planting and land-sensitive techniques that rebuild soil and support biodiversity.
Coastal Rehabilitation
Shoreline solutions that address erosion, sea-level rise, and tidal conditions.
Garden & Planting Design
Layered, climate-resilient palettes that are suited to Caribbean environments.
Design-Build & Oversight
Construction-phase involvement that ensures 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