With an impressive career spanning 35 years, Vince crafts creative, buildable designs for a wide variety of project types. From small projects for tight-knit community groups to large corporate and academic campuses, Vince focuses on doing good work and exceeding expectations. He is passionate about engaging in a collaborative process that results in site-specific designs within the natural environment.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design, 1984
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, New York, 1979
Harvard 21st Century Learning Program, 2014
Qualifications
Landscape Architect, California, #2554
Activities
Planning Advisory Board, Marin County
ASLA Member
Presentation: Outdoor Learning Environments for CASH 2015 & 2016 (Public School Conference)
Presentation: Outdoor Learning Environments (2017 & 2019 A4LE Learningscapes Conference)
Presentation: Biophilia (2019 ILC Conference)
Presentation: Outdoor Learning Environments (2020 NAIS Conference)
Presentation: Significance of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
Presentation: Water at the Forefront
Presentation: Designing Successful Plant Palettes for Bioretention Facilities
In his 35 years as a landscape architect, Bill has consistently focused on the careful balance between people and nature. With a deep respect for clients, communities and the environment, his work is both artful and innovative, his approach is both comprehensive and highly attentive to detail. Bill has designed athletic fields for parks and schools for over 25 years and consulted with the San Francisco Giants on the renovation of AT&T Park.
As a project leader, Bill is a valuable orchestrator of the collaborative process, adept at coordinating the efforts of multidisciplinary teams and sensitive to the needs and demands of multiple project stakeholders. He is especially proficient at leading teams in the preparation of complete and accurate contract documents. If he is not at work, Bill may be walking to the beach, watching plants grow or on his way to enjoy a sunset or a moonrise, or both.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies & Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, New York
Independent study in Kyoto, Japan
One-year sabbatical for international travel and study of landscape architecture
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Professional Development Course
Qualifications
Landscape Architect, California, #2537
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), #12101
Activities
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Instructor, UC Berkeley Extension (1988-95)
American Planning Association (APA)
American Sports Builders Association
California Native Plant Society
SportsTurf Managers Association
Presentation: Water at the Forefront
Presentation: Why You Need a Landscape Architect for Your Green Schoolyard
Jin is a visual thinker with exceptional technical skills. She brings an inventive approach to each site, celebrating the beauty of natural forms and artfully fitting design concepts into site plans. Jin possesses a keen eye for graphic design and the details that add up to a successful project and an inspiring user experience. A dedicated design professional, she has a profound appreciation for client and community goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, College of Environmental Design, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
With over 30 years of experience in the design and construction of landscapes, Tim Skinner offers his expertise as an accomplished architect and designer. Tim is a proactive member of the team; he is a quick thinker and always provides thoughtful, well organized design solutions for the most challenging of efforts. He is especially experienced in collaborating and interfacing with the public sector, and has a broad understanding of the many levels required to address when working with city, county and state agencies. Tim takes satisfaction in directing the navigation and collaboration of the sometimes delicate and nuanced team relationships that lead to our successes.
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph, Canada
Qualifications
Landscape Architect, California, #5466
George is a detail-oriented and thoughtful collaborator who is committed to making the design and construction process enjoyable to clients, other consultants and builders. He brings 14 years of landscape architecture experience to his role at Carducci Associates, having worked on a broad range of projects from Australia to the middle East to the Maldives to the San Francisco Bay Area. His design experience is built on top of 15 years in community development and engagement. From that background, he brings a passion for people and the places they occupy, as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy, Stanford University
Masters in Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne
Qualifications
Landscape Architect, California, #6598
As a Los Angeles native and UC Berkeley graduate, Karly has a deep-rooted passion for fostering community engagement in designing parks and open spaces that are inclusive to all. She is a firm believer in the important roles our urban landscapes have in providing outdoor resources for people to collaborate and learn. With her 7+ years of landscape architecture experience in the Bay Area, Karly is especially attuned to establishing designs that respect client and community needs, while addressing the details and possibilities of construction. Working mostly on public projects, she enjoys the challenge of creating long-lasting effective designs, that support user needs and yield vibrant, energetic collectives. During her down time you can catch Karly on the field, trading in her construction vest and hard hat for a jersey and softball bat.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture, College of Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley
Qualifications
ReScape Qualified Professional (RQP)
A Northern California native, Joel draws inspiration from many weekends spent in alpine meadows and exploring the creeks of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Highly detail oriented and spatially conscious in his work as a designer, Joel keeps his eye on the “big picture” to create beautiful, cohesive spaces where urban dwellers can relax and interact with nature.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, University of California, Davis
Sean brings a unique perspective shaped in part by his work in Wisconsin and the California Central Valley, experiences that have deepened his respect for natural systems. He makes it a priority to add value into the landscape for all forms of life. With attention to the relationships between hard and soft materials, Sean aims to create spaces that perform in terms of aesthetics, social needs and the environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, University of California, Davis
As a MLA graduate from the University of Colorado and an experienced landscape designer, Nieve contributes to sustainable, environmental and social design solutions through innovative and collaborative designs. She has varied project experience and although she finds every project to be uniquely exciting, she has refined her design intent to focus on public, semi-public and capital improvement projects, as this is where she believes she can make a holistic positive impact on the field of landscape architecture. As a mother and unconventional city dweller, Nieve loves to spend time outdoors with her kids and encourages their connection to nature by taking care of their two chickens and a small backyard vegetable garden just steps from downtown San Francisco.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor of Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
Peter was educated at the Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and previously practiced Landscape Architecture in Little Rock, Arkansas, before moving to San Francisco. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture broadened his understanding of the different ways people interact with the built environment. Landscape Design provides a way to address the needs of the environment and a medium for solving challenges within our society and climate.
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
As a San Francisco native who has lived and worked in New York, Kim draws inspiration from San Francisco’s urban fabric as well as the raw textures and cultural blend of New York City. Kim's work spans a spectrum that includes design for interstitial urban landscapes and multidisciplinary public projects and now, marketing. She has transitioned to advancing the firm's mission of creating places that are inclusive, purposeful, and sustainable. She values culturally informed design and performative landscapes that play a social, ecological and political role.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, University of California, Davis
Masters of Urban Design (M.U.P.), City College of New York (CUNY)
Qualifications
Landscape Architect, California, #6340
LEED Accredited Professional
As a Los Angeles native and a UC Irvine graduate, Alejandra has always been interested in diversifying her business administration career. Her background in sociology and criminology highlights her team-building approach, making full use of her inherent investigative outlook that helps her to troubleshoot and problem-solve any challenge that Carducci Associates tosses in her capable direction. She looks forward to furthering collaborative workspaces and organization with Carducci Associates.
Education
Bachelor of Social Ecology, Criminology, Law & Society, University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Sociology, University of California, Irvine
Winston, lovingly nicknamed by his mom as Winnie, is a clever companion, who knows how to address your snuggle needs, even when you didn't think you needed any. Winnie provides his first-hand experience at our park facilities, as he trots around our strolling paths, and sprints across the lawn. If you don't see him in the office soaking up a sliver of sunlight, you can catch him in the kitchen waiting for someone to drop something on the floor. Winnie is a very important member of our team, keeping everyone on their toes, and bringing smiles wherever he goes!