--- title: "Stride Studios — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/stride-studios-pfvwus-pf~1829103421 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1829103421.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Stride Studios" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6633c3cf01005539_7184-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "6944 Stiegler Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243, United States" latitude: 39.1848 longitude: -84.3448 phone: "(513) 984-4882" website: http://www.stridestudios.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 160 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Stride Studios Original Houzz profile: [Stride Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/stride-studios-pfvwus-pf~1829103421) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH - **Serves:** Cincinnati, West Chester, Mason, Blue Ash, Loveland, Montgomery, Madeira, Wyoming, Kenwood, Dry Run, The Village of Indian Hill, Amberley, Mariemont, Batavia, Covington, Terrace Park, Glendale, Newport, Olde West Chester, Anderson, Columbia Tusculum, Fort Thomas, Ft Mitchell, Ft Thomas, Hyde Park, Indian Hill, OTR, Over the Rhine - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Stride Studios, formerly Architectural Landscape Design, Inc., was founded in 1996 by Bill Ripley. We are an award-winning company with one simple mission: to exceed our clients' expectations each and every day. From conception and development to design and implementation, we transform your dreams into exquisite outdoor spaces. As a group of well experienced designers, artists and technicians, Stride Studios specializes in site development and project management of finely detailed residential and commercial exterior and landscape projects. We collaborate regularly with architects, landscape architects, engineers and surveyors to provide our clients with comprehensive teams that manifest the best possible solutions to meet their needs. We owe our success to our clients for allowing us the opportunity to help them create beautiful and lasting outdoor living spaces from simple conversation nooks to breathtaking focal points and master-planned estate grounds. The breadth of our services and talents goes well beyond specifying plants and pavements. We're site designers who incorporate all aspects of your vision, from drainage and infrastructure to garden ornamentation and accoutrements. We can dream it AND we can build it. We are grateful to each and every client, past and present, for trusting Stride Studios to help find appropriate and unique design solutions to fit their visions. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Site Planning - Pool Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Swimming Pool Design - Custom Water Features - Gazebo Design & Construction - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Drafting - Shed Design & Construction - Pond Construction - Rooftop Deck Installation - Green Roofing - Arbors & Trellises - Arrival Courts - Car Courts - Children's Gardens - Construction Drawings - Custom Ironwork - Exo-Architecture - Fireplaces & Fire pits - Hobbit Houses - LEED Design - Master Plans - Pergolas & Pavilions - Pool Houses - Project Observation - Stone walls & columns - Water Harvesting ### Areas Served - Cincinnati - West Chester - Mason - Blue Ash - Loveland - Montgomery - Madeira - Wyoming - Kenwood - Dry Run - The Village of Indian Hill - Amberley - Mariemont - Batavia - Covington - Terrace Park - Glendale - Newport - Olde West Chester - Anderson - Columbia Tusculum - Fort Thomas - Ft Mitchell - Ft Thomas - Hyde Park - Indian Hill - OTR - Over the Rhine ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Stride Studios | | Address | 6944 Stiegler Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243, United States | | Phone | (513) 984-4882 | | Website | http://www.stridestudios.com | | Followers on Houzz | 160 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/StrideStudios - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/stridestudiosOH - Blog — https://www.stridestudios.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Stride Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/stride-studios-pfvwus-pf~1829103421) - **Website:** http://www.stridestudios.com - **Phone:** (513) 984-4882 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2013 & 2012 ONLA - Project of the Year 2011 ONLA - Grand Award 2010 Cincinnati Flower Show - Designer for winning display.2009 APLD International Design Awards - Award of Merit2009 Monrovia Distinctively Better® Plant Design AwardRead more about awards @ billripley.com - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Druffel Design & Landscape, Feb. 2020** > Bill Ripley and team are among the best Landscape designers in the city. We've worked with Bill on several jobs to implement Stride Studios' planting designs. He and the Stride team shout professionalism at every stage of the design process. Stride Studio is very responsive and are great communicators to ensure you get what you always wanted, a beautiful landscape. **★★★★★ — Deb Reis, June 2017** > I am happy to give Stride Studios the highest recommendation as a Landscape Architect and Design firm! Bill Ripley, one of the partners, was so easy to work with and also very professional! He was able to bring all of my favorite plants and trees together and come up with the perfect plan! He also gave recommendations on who to choose to do the stonework and planting. Our yard is everything I had hoped for and I am thankful that I called Stride Studios! **Comment from Stride Studios:** > Debbie, > Thanks so much for the wonderful review and kind words! I look forward to watching the garden evolve over time. > > Bill **★★★★★ — Courtney R, July 2016** > Bill came highly recommended and did not disappoint. From the first meeting to the last follow-up visit, Bill demonstrated professionalism and a vast knowledge to aid the project at hand. Bill listened to our needs and wants and helped us come up with a plan that we could prioritize and execute on. Bill helped us select a wonderful group of contractors that also matched his level of professionalism and attention to details. We are thrilled with the results of our project and look forward to working with him again. **Comment from Stride Studios:** > Courtney, > Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review. Your confidence in us is inspiring! > I look forward to seeing the evolution this spring!! > > Thanks again, > > Bill **★★★★★ — aokat15, April 2016** > I cannot say enough about Bill and his team at Architectural Landscape Design. I have worked with Bill for almost five years now after completing a home addition and renovation, and meeting him through a contractor on that job. Bill has transformed every part of our yard - first with the front courtyard, and most recently with a large backyard renovation which included multiple retaining walls, gorgeous planting schemes, fire pit design and installation, drainage work, revised deck access, etc. We went from a large sloping yard to more usable space than I could have hoped for - and all with natural flow and design as if the plan had been there all along. Bill always took the time to answer my questions thoughtfully without ever seeming to mind me asking about some things more than once! His attention to detail was more than I could have hope for, and having him involved and managing the process gave me such a peace of mind - more than I have had with any other home renovation project. If you are considering hiring Bill - do not hesitate! I hope to have more projects in the future where I can work with him and his team. **Comment from Stride Studios:** > Abby, > > Thanks so much for the wonderful review. I trust that the kids have been enjoying 'their' new space. Thanks for allowing the opportunity to help you with your projects!! > > Have a great day!! > > Bill **★★★★★ — Alto Design, Nov. 2015** > We always enjoy working with Bill and his team on a project. His talent is top notch, his professionalism is excellent and his execution is spectacular. Architectural Landscape Design is a leader in delivering stunning landscape transformations. His designs are truly remarkable! **★★★★★ — patriciaschwartz, Sept. 2015** > My cottage style home was built in 1946 in the planned community of Mariemont. I have lived in my home for over 20 years, during which time I have always envisioned my yard and gardens to be lush and beautiful. However, during those years I failed miserably with my many attempts at picking out landscaping and flowers. I had a raised garden bed erected in my backyard with hopes of gorgeous colors blooming throughout the spring, summer and fall, at one point even attempting a wild flower garden, all with lousy success. > Fortunately for me, I knew Bill Ripley prior to contracting with him to draft a landscape that would give me the enjoyment I was looking for. On his website I had seen the many lawns and gardens that he had designed over the years. I don’t know why it hadn’t occurred to me before this, but in 2013 I realized his talents would bring me the yard and gardens I have been dreaming of. Bill listened to my ideas and understood the vision I hoped to achieve, and introduced his own thoughts for improvements on the project. He drew up plans to overhaul the entire landscape of my home, from the front yard flower beds to the back yard raised flower bed to tree plantings for the perimeter of my back yard. Bill came to my home and walked the perimeter time and time again, looking at all angles and taking many notes. Three important items on my agenda were: I wanted it to be beautiful, I wanted it to look professional and I wanted it to be as labor-free for me as possible upon completion. > Bill delivered, over and above my expectations. I now have the yard and gardens I had always dreamed of enjoying. Many neighbors and passer bys stop to compliment the beauty of the plantings and gardens. The raised bed in the backyard is replete with perennials that blossom and bloom throughout the spring, summer and fall. It is hard to believe that over 40 tree plantings were fit into the perimeter of my backyard, affording me a living privacy fence. This being the second summer since the plantings, it’s wonderful and exciting to see that it came to fruition, all stemming from the ingenuity and creativity of Bill’s designs. > If you are searching for a professional landscape designer who is committed to producing the scenery of your dreams right in your own yard, I highly recommend Bill Ripley and his Architectural Landscape Design, Inc. team. **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Slagel, July 2015** > Bill Ripley is the ENTIRE package when it comes to architectural landscape design. Unlike many designers whose work looks like carbon copies in their client's backyards, Bill Ripley is an architectural genius who goes out of his way to create a one-of-a-kind design with the homeowner's taste and natural surroundings in mind. We handed him a near impossible project of adding a swimming pool (along a hillside) to an enormous existing flagstone patio. The kicker was to make it look like it was part of the original plan. No one could figure it out or wanted to tackle it. Even though we live over two hours away, Bill Ripley didn't shy away from the task. > > We ended up with a backyard, that even I admit, looks like it came straight out of a magazine. His attention to every detail (lighting, plantings and material) was so well thought through. He even worked hand in hand with the pool contractor to ensure structural integrity of his recommended infinity edge lagoon-shaped pool. > > Aside from his natural ability in his profession, he is equally as professional. He is by far the most punctual, efficient, respectable and attentive consultant with whom I've worked. We will definitely use him again! **★★★★★ — rdauwe, July 2015** > In 2007 we contracted to have a new home of about 10,000 + sq, feet built on 6 acres of land and hired the above co. to provide Landscaping for the project. This included all landscaping around the house and the yard in front and rear. The house sets about 300 ft. from the road and the rear is about 200ft.deep. They were also involved in the design of all walkways around the house along with a large car court in front, a bridge over a creek , the creek { 250 ft.Long} was there design,the entry to the drive including walls and various gardens . There work FAR EXCEEDED our expectations and we continue to receive very gracious comments on the property as it matures. We continue and will continue to use A L D for all our landscape needs. I think you should also know that A L D were awarded The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Assn. 40th Annual Project of the Year award for are Home. I would recommend them to anyone for any job. If you would like pictures I would refer you to Bill Ripley,he has far better pictures than I. Ronald A. Dauwe **★★★★★ — pammid11, Jan. 2014** > I have worked with Bill since 2003 & he is the consummate professional. He has designed all aspects of my landscape including decks, patios, pool, walkways, bridges, fencing, driveway, screening, lighting, annual beds, an extensive perennial bed and all tree & shrub selections. Because my particular taste calls for authentic materials - real brick, natural stone, wood, etc., Bill goes to great lengths to find and use materials to my liking. He also brings a great team of professionals to the table to carry out his designs or is happy to work with your current tradesmen. And because he is always sensitive to your budget, he will do as much or as little as you ask him to do. He's endlessly patient with my endless ideas and in the end comes up with award winning designs (literally). Probably his greatest asset is his work ethic. If he tells you he will have a drawing to you in a week - he will have a drawing to you in a week. In my experience, this is a rare commodity in any business. **★★★★★ — mountaineersteph, Jan. 2014** > Mr. Ripley's work is simply amazing. Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that my backyard could look like the cover of a magazine. He is completely professional and so easy to work with. Will definitely use him again. Highly recommend his services - you will not be disappointed. **★★★★★ — 19james, Jan. 2014** > What an extraordinary portfolio! What is it about beautiful things that makes life more satisfying and meaningful? and with such a variety of ways to capture it. While many acquire exquisite works of art, I prefer to simply live in one. > > Many thanks for the good work you have done thus far for my home in the Colorado Rockies! Looking forward to the next step! > > All the Best, > > James ## Selected projects - [Burns Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burns-avenue-pj-vj~151484) - Location: Wyoming, OH - Photos: 19 - Description: The emotional tone of the property and the client’s wishes created the ideal framework for the ultimate design and installation of the project. The homeowners had engaged in a two year interior renovation to the home. They wanted to put as much effort into the exterior of the property as they had inside. Their attention to detail was evident upon the completion of the interior renovation and our goal was to accomplish the same results with the exterior. With the advantage of starting from scratc… - [Simple & Sleek - Pool & Poolhouse Project - Cincinnati, Ohio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/simple-and-sleek-pool-and-poolhouse-project-cincinnati-ohio-pj-vj~2839164) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 19 - Description: The home, built in 1947, was designed by Carl A. Strauss one of Cincinnati’s finest and most prolific post-War Modernist architects. The incredibly unique home was nestled into a hillside with a view of downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River. One exterior amenity, an existing swimming pool, was located on a hillside just below the homes first level. The pool, the pool deck and the supportive retaining walls were all in need of repair and rejuvenation. We set out to assist in the renovation of th… - [Car Courts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/car-courts-pj-vj~427369) - Location: Indian Hill, OH - Photos: 8 - [Redesign of Cincinnati Nature Center's Nature PlayScape's stream](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redesign-of-cincinnati-nature-center-s-nature-playscape-s-stream-pj-vj~1550580) - Location: Milford, OH - Photos: 10 - [Children's Garden - Hobbit Hole](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/children-s-garden-hobbit-hole-pj-vj~1550420) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 10 - Description: This children's garden includes raised beds for growing veggies, outdoor musical instruments, "hobbit hole", hopscotch, and pollinator friendly plants all within a separate contained area. The area of the city is known for inhabitting small lizards. That theme is reflected in the custom iron gate. - [Drake Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drake-road-pj-vj~1207697) - Location: Indian Hill, OH - Photos: 10 - [Terrace Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrace-park-pj-vj~1204024) - Location: Terrace Park, OH - Photos: 10 - [Water features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-features-pj-vj~563465) - Location: Indian Hill, OH - Photos: 8 - [Creek Swales](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creek-swales-pj-vj~554494) - Location: Indian Hill, OH - Photos: 4 - [Urns and Focal points](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urns-and-focal-points-pj-vj~493218) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 12 - Description: Iron urns add traditional elegance to your garden. As fountains, planters, or garden art these are the exclamation point of design. Benches or chairs at the end of a walk or edge of a patio act as an end point for the eye. They define areas without having to use walls. Landscapes and gardens can be designed around focal points or they can be added at the end of a project as a final touch. - [Firepits](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/firepits-pj-vj~547797) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 3 - [Indian Hill Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-hill-project-pj-vj~151444) - Location: Indian Hill, OH - Photos: 13 - Description: The original site contained a dilapidated home on 3 ¼ acres. The property was neglected for many years and had multiple damaged trees throughout the property. The clients wanted to transform the entire property. The grand house and landscape they desired would be sophisticated, yet complimentary to the land and neighborhood. The clients envisioned a dramatic journey leading up to the home’s entrance with stylish pathways wrapping around the home’s footprint. They also needed to find a solution t… - [Arbors- Arches and Pergolas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arbors-arches-and-pergolas-pj-vj~414034) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 14 - Description: As an entry point or garden feature arbors and pergolas add height to a landscape making the garden expand beyond the ground. Arbors can support climbing plants such as, clematis, roses, mandevilla, and wisteria, or can stand alone as a focal point. They can act as an extension of the home adding more living space. - [Miami Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miami-road-pj-vj~151474) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 10 - [Glendale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glendale-pj-vj~199445) - Location: Glendale, OH - Photos: 10 - [Willow Run](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-run-pj-vj~151453) - Location: Indian Hill, OH - Photos: 10 - [Mariemont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mariemont-pj-vj~199449) - Location: Mariemont, OH - Photos: 10 - [Milford](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/milford-pj-vj~199441) - Location: Milford, OH - Photos: 10 - [Burley Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burley-hills-pj-vj~199453) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 10 - [Indian Hill Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-hill-road-pj-vj~199462) - Location: Cincinnati, OH - Photos: 12 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/stride-studios-pfvwus-pf~1829103421) ## Ideabooks - [Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69556877/list/design) — 1 idea - [Water features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21198809/list/water-features) — 12 ideas - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57447191/list/fireplaces) — 2 ideas - [Outdoor connections](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30847210/list/outdoor-connections) — 5 ideas - [Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21159594/list/landscapes) — 4 ideas - [Outdoor rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53331469/list/outdoor-rooms) — 3 ideas - [Contemporary Fountains](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44762565/list/contemporary-fountains) — 26 ideas - [Site Furnishings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44763006/list/site-furnishings) — 1 idea - [Garage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39659781/list/garage) — 3 ideas - [Iron](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21199026/list/iron) — 6 ideas - [ALD](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19314094/list/ald) — 10 ideas - [Outdoor Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31096114/list/outdoor-lighting) — 2 ideas - [Interiors - Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21159485/list/interiors-ceiling) — 6 ideas [See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/billripley) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where we can get this?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where we can get this? A: Vivian, I am so sorry that I took so long getting back to you. I just saw you question from October. The Armillary sundial was purchased in West Palm Florida from Authentic Provence. They are an antique dealer in West Palm. The statue is limestone and was procured from Italy. The circa is unknown but is thought to have been made in 15th or 16th century. Let me know if you need any additional information and I will try to be more timely. Thanks, Bill **Q: where can I get the iron orb on top of stone base** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Meadow Lake, I am so sorry that I took so long getting back to you. I just saw you question from September. The Armillary sundial was purchased in West Palm Florida from Authentic Provence. They are an antique dealer in West Palm. The statue is limestone and was procured from Italy. The circa is unknown but is thought to have been made in 15th or 16th century. I do not know if they have individual metal dials available but it would be worth the phone call. Let me know if you need any additional information and I will try to be more timely. Thanks, Bill **Q: Rocks** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me what type of rock this is? A: Carol, I am so sorry that I took so long getting back to you. I just saw you question from April. I had no idea I had not answered your question. The rock is a creek stone local to the Cincinnati area. It is essentially a field stone that has been weathered naturally along the edges of creek and stream beds. Let me know if you need any additional information and I will try to be more timely. Happy 2018! Thanks, Bill **Q: The fence, SO COOL!** *(in Photo Questions)* So where do I start looking for where to get a fence/ gate like this? I have been looking for fences like this, but the only options seem to be the aluminum sort of light weight traditional fencing. Do I look for a blacksmith?! I have no idea. :) Is this aluminum? I am asking b/c the paint seems to always chip off any aging aluminum type metal I've seen. Thanks for your thoughts. It's really great. A: Freya, I am so sorry that I took so long getting back to you. I just saw you question from March 2017. The fencing is iron. It is also galvanized and powder coated. The fence is a custom design from our office and built by a Cincinnati based ironsmith. The gate design is represents personal aspects of the clients life. It is an appropriate fixture to the entrance of the children's garden. Let me know if you need any additional information and I will try to be more timely. Thanks, Bill **Q: Where can I get the sundial pedestal?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Margarita, I am so sorry that I took so long getting back to you. I just saw you question from March 2017. I did not realize I still owed somebody and answer to question. The Armillary sundial and pedestal was purchased in West Palm Florida from Authentic Provence. They are an antique dealer in West Palm. The statue is limestone and was procured from Italy. The circa is unknown but is thought to have been made in 15th or 16th century. The pedestal is just a limestone block. Almost any local stone fabricator should be able to fabricate a pedestal to a statue if you have a similar application. A standard buff (Gray) limestone would be preferable if you are to source the material locally. Let me know if you need any additional information and I will try to be more timely. Thanks, Bill **Q: Where can I get the fence?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Margarita, Again - Mea culpa on the incredibly slow response. I truly did not know your question was yet unanswered. Some house cleaning on the site revealed that I still had a few unanswered questions. The privacy lattice panels were designed by our office and installed by a custom builder. The panels were not purchased through a national fabricator of sorts. The panels are made of cedar with a black-green custom stain. Thanks again for your interest, Bill --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*