 By age 21, Pugliese had designed a signature pool that incorporated natural landscaping elements and looked more like a lake than a swimming pool, creating the Pugliese Natural Look® Pool.The success of his family business allowed Pugliese to move into real estate, purchasing undervalued properties in New Jersey, and eventually Florida.Throughout the years Pugliese has won numerous awards for his commercial developments such as the Crystal Corporate Center in Boca Raton, and the development of the Pineapple Grove district in Delray Beach, Florida.