Here is a down & dirty massing study for a proposed front entrance for one of my favorite clients: It’s a big change from the current situation, which is essentially a rudderless space for the past 40 years or so: It’s going to be spectacular.

Several years ago I was approached by a representative of [Huge Multinational Oil Corporation] with the idea of designing a particularly intriguing space in Baytown, TX. The green pushpin area, enlarged: I say “intriguing” while many other words are certainly applicable, as I’m sure you’ll agree when you read more about the history of this [...]

Is it simply hubris, or just plain styoopid to put forward my design skills to this next client, a talented and charming Interior Designer and rowhouse owner? What could I possibly contribute in terms of style and composition to her home’s exterior that she hasn’t already considered and/or implemented? Well, as it turns out, I’m [...]

You heard it here first: Stick artist Patrick Dougherty will come to Dumbarton Oaks to create one of his famous art installations sometime in September of 2010. I will assist as slave labor/sapling hauler/whatever I can do, and looking forward to it!

Behold Arguably the most hideous planned garden ever… The sad thing is, the plant selections are all quite lovely… it’s just their absurd and oafish placement, as well as such niceties as a tiny non-functioning wooden wheelbarrow, 3 types of edging materials, and bright red dyed mulch all combine to make this truly horrific… Gardens [...]