“You’ve been a really effective professional throughout the time we’ve worked together, and the Cadman project will absolutely be less without you.”

Anthony Malara, Senior Project Manager - Howard L Zimmerman Architects and Engineers

“We were looking forward to working together and appreciate the care and professionalism you brought to the RFP process.”

Julie Nelson, Partner - BKSK Architects

“Thanks, Barbara, I commend you and Blair’s effective, diplomatic approach to DCP, thanks for leading the charge.”

Michael Wadman, Vice President - Phipps Houses

“Really appreciate your thoughtful conversation today, Blair!  I love conversations where you come away thinking about more.”

Amy Mitchell, Managing Principal - W Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Principal - MIG

“First of all, you amaze me with every email. I have never seen someone so intelligently stand down and continue to put the focus back where it belongs. Your way, your style. It’s rare that someone in design is so standup. Impressive.”

Amy Tanenbaum, President, SICIS North America, New York, NY

“Our charette time together was very special. I have always enjoyed creative, collaborative effort that through respectful conversation reveals nuances and discoveries that build into a greater whole.”

Walter Kehm, Founding Principal, LANDinc, Toronto, ON

“Thank you, Blair. The positivity is contagious!”

Amelia Kenna, sbp, New York, NY

“Wanted to say THANK YOU for how much I feel grateful to work with you and all the professional/construction experiences I learned from you even if it is short.”

Hsienai (Ivy) Wang, Senior Designer/Project Manager, MSP, New York, NY

“Your kind words mean a great deal to me, thank you for the opportunity and guidance you gave me. I've been able to feel myself grow a lot as a designer since joining MSP, and you were obviously an essential part of this.”

Cyrus Henry, Designer, MSP, New York, NY

“Blair! I truly value the time and how our relationship evolved over the past 2 years. It was always a good dynamic directly between the two of us! I think we both really grew from our time together and I for one really appreciate it.”

Matthew Gindlesperger, Design Director, MSP, New York, NY.

“I really learned a lot from you and enjoyed working with you in the NY Office. In fact, you were a good mentor to me in a critical period of my career. I haven’t thanked you enough for this.”

Qianli Feng, Senior Landscape Architect, MSP, New York, NY.

“I was speaking with some of the Architects at Snohetta yesterday and I told them about the intrigue and inspiration of working with you and your team.”

Gary Davis, Marketing Director A. Zahner Company, Toronto, ON

“Everyone loves the ceramic colorful paving for the garden and for the upper floors. And, you have made great strides. We are, almost, there. The work is superb. Thank you.”

Stan Eckstut, Founding Principal, Perkins-Eastman, New York, NY  

"Thank you for everything you do for the office. BBG (Brooklyn Botanic Garden - The Robert W. Wilson Overlook) would not have happened without you. You're a true asset for the office."

Annette Wilkus, Founding Partner, SiteWorks Landscape Architecture, New York, NY

"You are really raising the bar around here!"

Andrew Lavallee, Partner, SiteWorks Landscape Architecture, New York, NY

“Blair’s contributions with SiteWorks have only resulted in positive feedback and enhancement of the firm’s reputation. He is a talented landscape architect who truly understands the importance of design quality through thoughtful detailing and has a strong belief that conventional thinking is not “good enough.”

Andrew Lavallee, Partner, SiteWorks Landscape Architecture, New York, NY

“Blair, didn’t mean to come down too hard on your idea ... I applaud the courage to put it forward. Keep challenging us.”

Scot Hein, Planner, City of Vancouver, Vancouver BC

“... finding great relationships with you and some of the others was the best fortune of being at Governors Island. I like your attention to detail and your creative talent -not to mention our shared humor and amazement with the world’s antics.”

Sam Scozzari, Chief Resident Engineer / Person-in-Charge, Governors Island Redevelopment at STV Incorporated, New York, NY

“Thanks for being involved in this matter, Blair. That removes most of my concern.”

William H. Cary, Assistant Director, Planning Department, Miami Beach, FL

“West 8 (you) have been absolutely remarkable. I have relayed this opinion to many at the City of Miami Beach . . . but wanted you to know the work is not unnoticed.”

Kim Shine, Construction Manager, HINES, FL

You came in at just the right time in the project and challenged us to commit to our ideas and our process, and you added a rich new layer of thinking that has guided the evolution of the project.

Anne Baker (nee Clark), Landscape Architect, dLANDstudio, New York, NY

“Thanks Blair - you are the glue that holds PFS together.”

Simon Ho, Associate Partner, DYS Architecture, Vancouver BC

“Not only is Blair a skilled, enthusiastic designer and committed Landscape Architect, he is also someone who deals easily with people and works towards collaboration and consensus on his projects.”

Marta Farevaag, Principal, PFS Landscape Architects, Vancouver BC

“Thank you Blair, for a complete, deliberate set of drawings. I haven’t see that in a long time . . .”

Sven Greiser, Architect, Busby Perkins + Will Architects, Vancouver BC

“This is like the Olympics . . . The best AGM and Conference Ever!”

Tara Culham, Executive Administrator, BCSLA, Vancouver BC

“I was conveniently away . . . while you worked through impossible shifting sands and time constraints . . . It is actually very unusual for a Minister to get personally involved in presenting the work of a consultant team . . . I know it was a collective effort, but I suspect your role was the key to the whole thing.”

Julian Smith, Architect, Ottawa ON

“I just wanted to say thanks for getting your rendered plans to us so fast. They look good and went over well on the weekend.”

Colleen Dixon, Architect and Associate, IBI/HB Architects, Vancouver BC

“Have I mentioned how pleased we are with your quick responses? You are amazing!”

Rachelle Pugh-Freegard, Principal, MCA Architects, Portland OR

“Your submittal was outstanding ... and will be retained by the Park Department until we initiate the Main Street Garden Project later this year.”

Willis Winters, Assistant Director, Park and Recreation Department, Dallas TX

“As a teacher it is always rewarding to see students move forward and assume their position in the profession and society. And as a professional, I am always delighted to see competent work executed with style, finesse, and a lot of care.”

Douglas D. Paterson, Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture Program, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC

“Blair has a great deal of enthusiasm for our profession and its role in shaping the world around us”.

Chris Phillips, Principal, PFS Studio, Vancouver BC

“Your firm’s work and superb presentation quality was a benchmark for our team to carry the concept thru to completion. I look forward to our next project together.”

Michael McNaught, Associate Design Director, CEI Architects, Vancouver BC