Creative Director/Principal Designer

Susan Cohan is an internationally award winning landscape designer. She was named Designer of the Year by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers in 2021, and is the creative director and principal designer of the studio. Her work has been widely published and she strives to incorporate elements of gracious living with ecological responisbility in every project.

Susan is a hands-on designer whose attention to detail and dedication to fine craftsmanship results in beautiful landscapes that feel as if they have always belonged to the environment they inhabit.

Associate Designer

Ryan believes landscape design is defined under the umbrella of three pillars. Sustainability, to ensure the best choices are made when designing for the natural world. Function, creating the best functionality for a client’s needs. Beauty, expressing an impressionistic use of artto bring every season to life. These three ideals lead the design conversation for each project and creates a clear focus from start to finish..

Furniture Curator

After working as a freelance creative design professional for ten years in New York City's leading fashion and lifestyle companies, Alex joined Susan Cohan Gardens bringing his decade of experience crafting stylish visuals to the team as its Furniture Curator. Alex works with each client to insure that their finished landscape and garden is furnished stylishly and creates a warm and comfortable outdoor living space.