Category Archives: Design
Design in the world around us…
Focused Talent
You may have heard that we have an ad out for a landscape architect and we have been interviewing applicants. There is lots of local available candidates with expertise out there and we want to find someone who fits in with our firm to expand our talents! This process has made it clear to us that [...]
Color in the Landscape
I was reminded by my trip to the Leeward Islands how color can be utilized to stimulate the senses. The island colors of St. Kitts and Nevis were reflected not only in the landscape, but in the built form and even the food!
The restored plantations and manor houses exhibited colors that were vibrant but perfectly [...]
Art in the Office
Our design office is brimming with art, collections of found objects, and the richness of life. Over the past 27 years, I have searched for and acquired a wonderful range of art which literally covers our firm’s walls. Sources for our art include travel, auctions, garage sales, antique stores, gifts from friends [...]
Green Roof Abuse
We are advocates for green roof solutions, but we are also tempered with a practical side! To make sure that we help our clients to choose maintainable solutions, we have been testing green roof systems on our roof terrace. We are at the end of the first season of testing in the most harsh conditions; no [...]