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address: "7238 SW 52 ct, Coral Gables, Florida 33143, United States"
latitude: 25.7022
longitude: -80.2978
phone: "(786) 520-5263"
website: http://www.landstudiomiami.com
rating: 3.5
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# LandStudio

Original Houzz profile: [LandStudio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/landstudio-pfvwus-pf~125890788)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Coral Gables, FL
- **Serves:** Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, North Miami Beach, South Miami Heights, Palmetto Bay, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Sunset, Miami Springs, South Miami, Miami Shores, North Bay Village, South Beach, Fisher Island
- **Houzz rating:** 3.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2022), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

LandStudio is a young Miami-based landscape design firm. Everything we do is part of our larger mission to develop creative and innovative landscape design throughout South Florida. Operated and owned by Karla Ortez since 2009, LandStudio constructs architectural designs including patios, sitting areas, children's areas, terraces and pools that incorporate natural elements such as wood, pavers, pebbles and sand. In addition to it's focus on using natural elements, one of LandStudio's main tenets is to incorporate design that attempts to create a connection between interior and exterior spaces.

Karla is a graduate of Florida International University, with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design and a Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture. Born in Honduras, Karla grew up in the tropical weather of Central America and was constantly surrounded by lush wild life. Many of her fondest childhood experiences recall an affinity to the outdoors; from a young age Karla recognized her passion for nature and its impact on humans.

After obtaining her graduate degree, Karla worked at Bermello, Ajamil and Partners, a top South Florida architecture firm, were she gained experience in commercial design and urbanism. After B&A, LandStudio was born out of a need for self-expression. By incorporating more inviting exteriors, LandStudio strives to ensure that people will spend more time enjoying the outdoor spaces in their homes, as well as educating homeowners on the benefits of human coexistence with the natural world. Aesthetically, LandStudio composes gardens that hope to appease the spirit and bring people closer to nature.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Custom Water Features
- Swimming Pool Design
- Gazebo Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Coral Gables
- Cutler Bay
- North Miami Beach
- South Miami Heights
- Palmetto Bay
- Coconut Grove
- Pinecrest
- Key Biscayne
- Sunset
- Miami Springs
- South Miami
- Miami Shores
- North Bay Village
- South Beach
- Fisher Island

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 100,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | LandStudio |
| Address | 7238 SW 52 ct, Coral Gables, Florida 33143, United States |
| Phone | (786) 520-5263 |
| Website | http://www.landstudiomiami.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 193 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/LandStudioMiami/535385649899683

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [LandStudio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/landstudio-pfvwus-pf~125890788)
- **Website:** http://www.landstudiomiami.com
- **Phone:** (786) 520-5263

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2022), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 10.0
- Communication: 10.0
- Value: 10.0

### All 6 reviews

**★ — HU-559302320, Dec. 2021**

> The most Unprofessional landscaping architect in Miami. Don’t get me wrong she’s sweet over the phone but accountability, zero. You will literally have to chase her down between you and your permit expediter to get her to work. Do not waste your time and energy on this company. They are the typical over promise and underdeliver. I wish could paste the numerous unanswered emails going to Karla on this review. It’s sad that companies like this exist. It makes it difficult to get want your want done. We wasted 10 month putting our faith in Land studio.

**★★★★★ — Matias Daroch, June 2020**

> Karla does great and beautiful work!
> I've worked with her for many projects from single-family projects to multifamily projects. She is great with the permitting process and the hands-on later!
>
> Great consistency and hard work!

**★★★★ — LStudio, Oct. 2015**

> Karla is a very creative landscape designer. She is also very reasonable with her quotations of jobs. A very hands on landscaper.

**★★★★★ — Jorge Colindres, Sept. 2015**

> Karla from LandStudio was recommended to me by a friend, and she did a great job on our house, my wife and I couldn't be happier! We had just purchased the home when we hired her, and she understood our need for privacy and provided us with an elegant welcoming landscape design that offered the privacy we were looking for. She also incorporated the island/beach theme since our house is on Key Biscayne, by adding a little sanded beach area with lounge chairs, in the back of our house. Over-all she was wonderful to work with, she was on schedule, courteous, very knowledgable, and stayed within budget! If you are looking for a great local designer this is the one!

**★★★★★ — Alex Snitzer, Sept. 2015**

> Karla at LandStudio was absolutely wonderful to work with!! She understood my design aesthetic right from the start! I couldn't have asked for a more professional and creative designer! I am so happy with my garden and can't wait to work with her further on future projects!
>
> I recommend her 100%.

**★ — josephmontejo, Aug. 2015**

> Horrible experience.  We engaged Karla to lead the design and execution of the exterior project of our house remodel in Coconut Grove.  Karla presented us with several designs that were not compliant with the city, after months of going back and forth the design we did decide on was 50% above our budget.  We asked Karla to create 3 more designs within our budget and she did not get back to us.  After weeks of no contact I decided to terminate the relationship and request a partial refund.  To date Karla has not fulfilled that obligation and I have not received a refund.  I can only hope this does not happen to anyone else.

## Selected projects

- [Davis Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/davis-residence-pj-vj~635361)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Landscape - Beautiful contemporary design
- [Coconut Grove Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coconut-grove-project-pj-vj~5768574)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Mashta Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mashta-residence-pj-vj~1088856)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Braña - Durán](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brana-duran-pj-vj~2369612)
  - Location: Miami Beach, FL
  - Photos: 5
- [Chiavacci](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chiavacci-pj-vj~2338122)
  - Location: Coral Gables, FL
  - Photos: 8
- [Vista al Mar Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-al-mar-project-pj-vj~5768591)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Solano Project 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solano-project-2-pj-vj~5768589)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Solano Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solano-project-pj-vj~5768588)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Los Laureles Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-laureles-project-pj-vj~5768579)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Vista al Mar Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-al-mar-residence-pj-vj~2583234)
  - Location: Coral Gables, FL
  - Photos: 15
- [Vista al Mar Project 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-al-mar-project-2-pj-vj~5768594)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Ponce Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponce-residence-pj-vj~1088942)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [San Juan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-juan-residence-pj-vj~242697)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Miami Beach Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miami-beach-project-pj-vj~5768581)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Andora Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/andora-residence-pj-vj~1088931)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Bridgeport Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridgeport-residence-pj-vj~242705)
  - Location: Safety Harbor, FL
  - Photos: 6
- [Erwin Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/erwin-residence-pj-vj~242698)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [SAN JUAN RESIDENCE 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-juan-residence-2-pj-vj~2426475)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Bullrich-Hernandez](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bullrich-hernandez-pj-vj~2326417)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Pinecrest Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pinecrest-project-pj-vj~5768583)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/landstudio-pfvwus-pf~125890788)

## Ideabooks

- [COLINDRES](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2147165/list/colindres) — 27 ideas
- [karlaortez's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2147098/list/karlaortez-s-ideas) — 13 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/karlaortez)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Beautiful landscaping and pool!** *(in Photo Questions)*

This is stunning!  Was the pool existing or did you design the pool as well?  Thank you.

A: This was a entirely new construction home, so all the landscaping was done by LandStudio!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*