About

FCA is owned and operated by licensed landscape architect, Andrew Furtado. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he attended the University of Rhode Island for his undergraduate studies. Shortly after receiving his bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, he moved to Raleigh, North Carolina to attend North Carolina State University. There, he received his Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture and then moved to Houston, Texas to start his professional career. He began working for McDugald Steele, a prominent design build firm specializing in high-end residential design and learned more about cultivating relationships with clients, designers and contractors in the field as well as refining his technical drafting and design skills. 

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In late 2015 he shifted gears and joined The Hanover Company, a privately owned real estate development company specializing in developing, designing and building mixed-use and multi-family properties across the country. In this role, Andrew and his team were responsible for designing and coordinating all elements outside of these structures. This required constant collaboration with the other in-house disciplines including architects, interior designers, developers, lawyers and capital market groups. Each project included a full-site planting design, and amenities such as resort style pools, custom built fireplaces, outdoor grilling and dining areas, outdoor kitchens/pergolas, lounging and gaming areas, dog parks, streetscapes and much more. As this firm operates across the country, Andrew has worked on projects in, Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. 

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In early 2020, during peak Covid-19 restrictions, Andrew relocated back to New England and began working for The Hanover Company remotely on a full-time basis. When he wasn't designing from his home office, he was in the field conducting site inspections and working with project managers, superintendents, and landscape contractors to ensure quality control of each project. As a senior level landscape architect for this firm, Andrew was exposed to all phases of these complicated projects including conceptual/3D designing, design development and research, construction documentation, construction administration and post construction evaluation/maintenance. At the same time, Andrew was also working with a design build firm called Knight Strategies, as an independent landscape architect. This firm which operates in North and South Carolina specializes in high-end residential design. Andrew continues to have a professional relationship with them, providing key design and technical drafting services. 

 

It was through this culmination of rigorous and extensive work experience that confidently led Andrew to begin his own practice. In early 2024 he created FCA Landscape Architecture. He has a deep love and appreciation for seeing his design work come to life and thoroughly enjoys working with his clients to help bring their goals to fruition. When he is not working, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife Alexandra and their son Anthony. He also enjoys an active lifestyle including traveling, golfing, gardening, and carpentry.