During his Studies at the University of Illinois Brian began his interest in studying cultural landscapes by traveling with a group of students and professors in both architecture and landscape architecture throughout China. Upon graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture in 1994, he journeyed throughout Japan on the University of Illinois Landscape Architecture program’s Ryerson Traveling Fellowship for a period of eight months. This experience began a strong foundation for what has become Brian’s quest to be a well educated and traveled landscape architect. This important trip also became the base of Culliton Quinn’s vision for an important company belief: to travel and gain knowledge from culturally historic and innovative new garden designs from around the world.

As co-founder of Culliton Quinn, Brian has ten years of previous experience in the landscape architecture design/build industry on Chicago’s North Shore. Before Culliton Quinn, Brian spent the last eight years of his training as a landscape architect/project manager with Rocco Fiore and Sons, Inc. under the direction of the company owners, landscape architects and project managers. His passion for design and project management moved him toward emphasizing creativity throughout his designs, both in the design studio and in the field, with a precision and accuracy toward detail that has gained him immediate respect in the industry.

Since 2001, Brian has been volunteering his time to teaching a winter design seminar to students and professionals alike with other colleagues in the industry for the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA). He has also developed an enthusiasm over the years for seeking out specimen plant material that has taken him on many travels throughout the Midwest and East coast. These trips have allowed him to study the vernacular landscape of the region and continue to drive his passion to personally locate and tag all specialty plant material for Culliton Quinn.

Professional Organizations and Memberships:

Registered Landscape Architect – Illinois
American Society of Landscape Architects
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
Clarb certified