At the Heath

The pergola at London's Heath hemorrhages the design brain. The rough-hewn materials are a lovely departure from the vaguely gauche whitewashed Walpole standards stateside. It's silvered patina, the wayang kulit-like shadow play spawn from the intricate lacework of overhead beams and task plantings of wisteria.... burgeons a spree of landscape inspiration.

A Freize in Florida

Personally, I loathe Greek Revival Architecture.  Colonnades, Doric/Ionic orders and marble statuary have no business beyond the Acropolis.  However, if I squint to flush out the suggestion of toga parties, feta and caryatids .... John Volk's architectural approach intrigues me.  His designs are proportioned and of interest, the Richard Meier color palette is functional for his Palm Beach clientele and his hand brings with it, a wonderful depth to the landscape.