Ocean Terrace Park is one of Miami Beach’s most significant revitalization efforts. RJI transformed a paved and lifeless stretch into a lush beachfront landscape. This park restores native habitats, creates shaded walkways, and opens sweeping views of the Atlantic. At its heart stands Reflection, a collaboration with French artist Prune Nourry and the first public installation of her work in the United States.

Originally established in 1920, this 18-acre coastal park will be restored as a vibrant community space for recreation and environmental education. The project includes removing invasive species and restoring native habitats, creating a refuge for local wildlife and a sustainable future for both people and nature. A focused environmental educational space will be created to produce and promote the use of native landscape species for the community. Additional improvements include integrated parking, stormwater management systems, ADA accessibility, and raising the historic Little Red Schoolhouse to protect it from flooding.

This memorial garden for the late artist Brice Marden will bring life back to a once-barren site along the Hudson River. Native plants and natural features will restore habitat and create space for wildlife to return. Visitors will enjoy open views, art, and a landscape designed for reflection and connection with nature.

Highbourne Cay in the Exumas is an extraordinary place with rich topography, pristine sand beaches, and incredible local flora and fauna. Our goal, as landscape architects, is always to disturb as little as possible and restore whatever may be impacted during construction. RJI worked with the architects to choreograph every step of the experience, from the moment someone sets foot on the island to the instant they ride a bicycle or cart through it. Shade, fragrance, the sounds of water and birds, and the preservation of extraordinary views all contribute to a sense of wonder.

This school campus, Playa Plaza, is designed as a serene retreat where learning and nature come together. RJI’s design approach for Playa Plaza is dedicated to enhancing the natural beauty of Delray Beach, complementing the academic goals of the school, and harmonizing seamlessly with the local environment. We aim to create spaces that feel effortless, inspiring, and deeply connected to the coastal charm and vibrant community spirit of Delray Beach. Native Florida flora, including majestic palms, colorful flowering plants, and lush groundcovers, will define the landscape.