Category Archives: Ideas
Ideas about the world around us…
Things That Last
In this temporal world I place great value on things that last. It’s probably why I have a fountain pen collection, a 15 year old leather valise, a design firm that’s almost 30, and a 33 year marriage. The perfect test for any item, idea, relationship is not when it’s new, but rather how its ages over time. The longer [...]
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 [...]
Nature in the City
Our recent trip to Bend, Oregon underscored how important it is to connect people to the natural environment. Bend has done a fabulous job of developing their park and trail system to access the abundant natural resources which surround the City! Hats off to the forward thinking City planners for a job well done.