Katerina Story is a landscape architectural designer with over 10 years of experience working on high-end residential projects across Long Island’s North Shore and the Hamptons, now independently collaborating with design professionals and clients to develop and communicate thoughtful design ideas.
Her work spans design development, presentation graphics, rendered master plans, and photorealistic 3D visualizations - helping design professionals communicate ideas clearly and move projects confidently from concept to reality.
- What makes a landscape feel successful to you?
I believe the most successful landscapes feel naturally connected to their architecture, surroundings, and the people who live there.
I believe the most successful landscapes feel naturally connected to their architecture, surroundings, and the people who live there.
- What inspires you?
I am most inspired by natural, layered landscapes filled with a rich diversity of plant life. I am especially drawn to places shaped by mature trees - living treasures passed down through generations and made more beautiful with time.
- What do you look for in your design work?
A clear and purposeful use of space, simplicity, and thoughtful details.
- What distinguishes your digital work?
I aim to create digital work that is visually compelling, accurately represents the project scope, and responds to local requirements and restrictions.
- What helps you achieve photorealism in your renderings?
My passion for garden photography has shaped the way I approach visualization, especially my attention to light, perspective, composition, and atmosphere.
“ I am going to make everything around me beautiful - that will be my life. ”
- Elsie de Wolfe