Tropical Modern Design Principals for Contemporary Florida Gardens presented by Carlos Somoza Landscape Architecture

Description

Join award-winning landscape architect Carlos Somoza as he explores the intersection of contemporary design and the subtropical landscapes that define modern South Florida gardens. Rooted in the principles of Tropical Modernism, Carlos Somoza’s work balances clean, bold geometries with lush subtropical plantings and a refined use of materials. The studio’s gardens are a play between the wild beauty of Mother Nature and the structured patterns of architectural design.

Drawing from over 25 years of experience designing high-end residential landscapes across South Florida and the Mid Atlantic, Carlos shares key design principles that respond to the region’s subtropical environment and rise in tropical modern vernacular. The presentation will examine how gardens can feel both contemporary and deeply connected to a place, highlighting minimalist use of materials, authenticity of place and a layered approach to planting design.

This lecture invites you to reimagine what a modern Florida garden can be – elegant, timeless and deeply connected to Florida’s regional landscapes.

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MEET THE SPEAKER:
Landscape architect Carlos Somoza, PLA brings over 25 years of experience in the design and implementation of high-end residential gardens and vibrant public realm spaces. His Coral Gables studio, Carlos Somoza Landscape Architecture, approaches garden design with a passion for creating timeless, elegant gardens. Carlos draws on his experience designing and implementing estate gardens in the Washington, D.C. Capital Region and the greater New York City metropolitan area including the Hamptons and Westchester County, New York.