Hollander Design is extremely proud to formally announce the addition of Geoffrey Valentino, Melissa Reavis, and Stephen Eich as firm Partners.
Geoffrey Valentino leads the firm’s Chicago office. With nearly 20 years of experience, Geoff directs his team in projects ranging from large-scale estates and civic campuses to intimate rooftop gardens and luxury destination resorts. Since joining the firm in 2011, Geoff has played an integral role in the firm’s growth and development, expanding the firm’s project base, pioneering new project types, and entering the firm into new markets. Leading award-winning residential and commercial projects from across the continental United States to the Caribbean, Europe, and China, Geoff’s projects are regularly recognized by the ASLA, ICAA, Architectural Digest, and Elle Décor. He is a regular speaker about the firm’s unique approach to landscape design.
Melissa Reavis oversees projects ranging from large country estates and intimate courtyard gardens to luxury hospitality, directing the design and coordination of built landscapes from initial concept through final construction. Since joining the firm in 2007, she has been vital to the firm’s growth, leading design on dozens of award-winning single-family residences celebrated in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Elle Décor, and other publications. A dedicated advocate of the importance of pollinators for gardens and ecological health, Melissa is active in environmental organizations in the Hudson Valley and Long Island’s East End. She is a frequent lecturer and panelist in the design industry, inspiring savvy design choices that enhance both design and the environment.
Stephen Eich directs the design, development, and construction of city-based projects ranging from residential terraces and corporate headquarters to hospitality and park redevelopment. Since joining the firm in 2010, Stephen has overseen the design and management of some of the firm’s most highly publicized and notable projects in NYC and abroad. Stephen’s hospitality, residential, and office projects have won accolades from the ASLA, AIA, and ICAA, and recognition in publications such as Elle Décor and Architectural Digest. A sought-after expert on rooftop and on-structure landscapes, Stephen is a regular speaker on the opportunities and complexities of urban landscape design.
Hollander Design was founded by Edmund Hollander and Maryanne Connelly over 30 years ago with a vision to create landscapes that honor the natural architectural and human ecologies of each unique place. This philosophy guides us in creating enduring beautiful environments that have become meaningful expressions of ‘home.’ Throughout our history, we have collaborated with some of the world’s most esteemed architects and interior designers, building a portfolio that spans residential, urban institutional, and commercial projects across the globe.
Today, we are proud to announce the elevation of Geoffrey Valentino, Melissa Reavis, and Stephen Eich as Partners of our firm. Each brings a wealth of experience in a distinct division that compliments our collective ethos. Operating from our offices in New York City, the Hamptons, and Chicago, this leadership team will continue to uphold our commitment to thoughtful site-specific design and environmental stewardship well into the future.
