R DESIGN Landscape Architecture P.C.

We hired Ryan Manning from R Design to incorporate a plunge pool and a stone patio/sitting area into our existing courtyard. Ryan found a wonderful location for that which geometrically and esthetically complements our modern minimalistic house. He also designed a wonderful selection of plants and ornamental grasses which perfectly reflects our landscaping taste. He listened intently and employed his education as a horticulturalist to be able to advice us on different sizes, fitures and colors of plants and flowers while keeping it simple and according to our vision. In the end we are very happy with his design plan that made our outdoor space look like a five star retreat.

Absolutely first rate, professional landscape design concept for our home in Dutchess County, NY. Extremely sophisticated approach resulted in an execution that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended.

Ryan Manning helped my husband and I completely re-conceptualize our landscape. We met with several landscape architects but felt that Ryan was most responsive to our desire to create classic, streamlined design that played up the natural beauty of our land. The function and flow of our outdoor space is so much improved and every member of the family - including our 3-year-old and our dog - has staked out a favorite feature. We're weekenders so also appreciated Ryan's attentiveness to construction in a project management capacity. We definitely recommend!

We chose Ryan Manning of R DESIGN Landscape Architects for his simple and classic aesthetics and the ability to blend new with old. Ryan created a full site plan, laying out key landscape elements which included a walking path through our woodlands, a fire pit site, locations for a future garden shed, as well as planting sites for trees. A main focus of the project was the replacement of a row of hemlock trees with a hornbeam hedge to improve views of the surrounding landscape as well as restore the approach to the original entrance of the house. Ryan provided lots of practical advice, worked expediently, communicated well and followed up consistently. We could not be happier with the results and look forward to continuing our work with Ryan on future projects.

We completely transformed our backyard with the help of R Design and we absolutely love it!. From the consultation and design process to the finishing touches, Ryan Manning was terrific. He created a design that was both beautiful, modern and that integrated local elements from the Hudson Valley, such as the stone walls and blue stone patio. He introduced us to a great pool designer, Shelley Hill Pools, and to Twin Brooks Garden Center who were instrumental in finishing our project beautifully. Ryan also helped identify construction issues and worked well with our builders and contractors in finding adequate solutions for all. I would not hesitate in recommending R Design and using them again in the future.

We recently completed a project with Ryan at R Design Landscape Architecture and we are thrilled with the results! We engaged Ryan to design various new outdoor elements at our weekend home in Rhinebeck, NY including stone entrance walls at the beginning of our driveway, a gorgeous new stone patio and gardens at the end of our pool, garden beds around the house and outdoor lighting. Ryan's designs were wonderful. Ryan also helped us select trees and plants (something we knew very little about), obtain bids from 2 landscape companies and managed all aspects of the project implementation for us. We found Ryan to have both great creative design skills as well as highly organized, reliable project management skills - a winning combination! Thanks Ryan! We love our new outdoor spaces.

We are a local construction company who has had the pleasure of working with R DESIGN on many installations. R DESIGN has a way of incorporating the natural setting with the home owners vision to create an esthetic haven. This design firm is run by an incredibly talented and professional team who have an keen eye for detail. I would recommend this company above any other local firms based on my experience in the field.

Ransom and Ryan with R Design are true design professionals. Landscape design can be done in a loose freehand way or can be done by professionals; there is a huge difference. R Design has a team of Landscape Architects who don't just create exterior spaces, but truly design spaces that tailor the look and function to the desires of the owners and architects. I've worked with Ransom and Ryan on projects from the Caribbean to communities throughout Colorado. I have a strong working relationship with R Design and would recommend them to anyone looking for a great team of Landscape Architects. Although they can design to the specifics of any project aesthetic, they are some of the best when it comes to site planning and modern landscape design.