From Interior to Landscape: A Complete Vision
When clients come to me with a house design project, they often think in terms of the building itself. But I always encourage them to think bigger—to consider the entire property as a unified whole.
The False Division
Traditionally, architecture and landscape design have been treated as separate disciplines. An architect designs the building, then a landscape designer is brought in afterward to “pretty up” the surroundings.
This approach misses a tremendous opportunity. The most successful homes are those where indoor and outdoor spaces were conceived together, each informing and enhancing the other.
A Unified Approach
When I take on a project, I consider the entire site from day one. Questions I ask include:
- How will the house sit on the land?
- Which views should be captured and framed?
- How can outdoor spaces extend the living areas?
- What plantings will complement the architecture?
- How will the seasons change the experience?
The Result
A home designed this way feels complete in a way that’s hard to describe but easy to feel. There’s a sense that everything belongs, that every element was placed with intention and care.
This is the pure and harmonious approach that guides all my work.