Flumberico

Our origin

Born on the Brooklyn waterfront, built for coasts everywhere.

Flumberico began in 2011 when a trio of coastal engineers, a lighting designer, and a harbor pilot wanted to prove that resilience and beauty could coexist. Today we operate as a multidisciplinary studio delivering waterfront experiences across the Atlantic seaboard.

Why “Flumberico”?

Our founders blended “flume” (a channel for moving water) and “umbrico” (Latin for illuminated) to capture the heart of our work: guiding water responsibly while lighting the spaces people love.

The brand also nods to Brooklyn’s waterfront craft heritage—all our prototypes are fabricated alongside DUMBO makers before scaling to national projects.

Studio values

  • Resilience first. Every design is stress-tested against future climate projections.
  • Hospitality matters. Coastal safety should feel like an invitation, not a warning.
  • Shared stewardship. Community boards, students, and harbor pilots co-create with us.
  • Radical transparency. Clients receive live dashboards and open-spec documentation.

Leadership crew.

The Flumberico founders stay embedded in projects from visioning through commissioning.

Isabel Montrose, PE

Co-founder & Chief Tide Engineer

Designed surge-ready docks in the Gulf Coast before launching Flumberico. Leads our TideLab™ simulations and infrastructure teams.

Quentin Rojas

Co-founder & LumenForge Director

Lighting designer for international festivals turned resilient waterfront advocate. Oversees bespoke light shows and guest experience scripting.

Captain Nia Brooks

Harbor Operations Lead

Former East River pilot who ensures our field deployments match real-world nautical operations and safety needs.

Dr. Avery Chen

Director of Living Shorelines

Marine biologist specializing in oyster reef regeneration and civic stewardship programs.

A quick timeline.

2011

Studio opens on Pearl Street

First project: a surge-resilient dock retrofit for Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1.

2016

Launch of FlumberScope™

Debuted our data platform to monitor tides, lighting energy, and visitor heat maps.

2019

Living Shoreline Lab accredited

Recognized by NOAA as a research partner for habitat-positive harbor interventions.

2023

Expanded to Mid-Atlantic

Opened a project office on Virginia’s Eastern Shore to support regional resilience programs.

Community commitments.

  • Tide Scholars program supporting New York Harbor STEM students with paid apprenticeships.
  • Annual “Light the River” fundraiser for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy.
  • Quarterly shoreline cleanups co-hosted with local fishing cooperatives.

Careers at Flumberico.

We’re always searching for designers, engineers, and field techs who love salt air and smart systems.

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