As modern humans, we spend our days surrounded by solid, imposing "stuff". We live in big brick and wood houses, drive two-ton steel vehicles to work … [Read more...] about Transparency in the Landscape
Principles of Design
Landscape Design Lessons from a Newport Mansion
Several weeks ago MJ and I made the drive to Rhode Island for my niece's high school graduation. We stayed an extra day so we could celebrate my mom's … [Read more...] about Landscape Design Lessons from a Newport Mansion
Elements of Design: Shape or Form
We often think of shapes as two-dimensional: squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles. This isn't how we perceive them in the landscape, however. … [Read more...] about Elements of Design: Shape or Form
Principles of Design: Harmony in the Landscape
As a band geek , I'm going to work the music I love into any post I can. Anyhow, harmony is what happens when you combine all your architectural … [Read more...] about Principles of Design: Harmony in the Landscape
Principles of Design: Emphasis in the Landscape
Emphasis is all about focal points - a space or object important enough (visually speaking) that it captures your attention. A great view can be a … [Read more...] about Principles of Design: Emphasis in the Landscape