We are thrilled to be on Architectural Digest online with a web exclusive home tour of the home of Jim and Susan Roland’s beautiful home in St. Francisville, Louisiana. “The house needed to be a glass box—it had views all around. I wanted it to be almost like a louvered, … [read more]
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Spring is Bursting Out All Over
Passover and Holy Week coincide this week during Ramadan. Whether you participate in one of these traditions or just celebrate the glory of spring happening around us, we thought it would be a fitting time to share an unusual project with you. This is the Transfiguration Garden I designed for … [read more]
McALPINE LOVES A GOOD LANDSCAPE
The outdoor season is upon us and we now find ourselves designing more outdoor spaces than ever before. We’ve always believed the interior and exterior of a home should have a seamless integration and provide areas for entertaining, contemplation and connecting with nature. Size doesn’t matter when it comes to … [read more]
a flight of fancy
A few years ago, I wrote a post about Jim Scott’s enraptured garden located at Lake Martin, Alabama. Last week we posted it again. Now, thanks to modern technology, you can tour this magical property through aerial eyes. Enjoy this wonderful short film by Orchestrate:
collaborative efforts: louis fusco landscape architect
Congratulations are in order for one of our talented collaborators. Connecticut based landscape architect, Louis Fusco, was recently awarded the top honor in Connecticut Cottages and Gardens magazine’s 2016 Innovations in Design Award (full disclosure – I was an esteemed judge on this jury but I kept my trap shut … [read more]
eating out
There are two unmistakable signs of Spring in New York City – the first is the sudden appearance of inappropriate articles of clothing and the second is the arrival of outdoor cafe tables. There is something about glorious weather that makes you want to move the feast outdoors. We’ve always … [read more]
the re-purpose driven life
Currently, the trendy buzzphrase in the architectural word is “Green Design.” This is basically defined as a philosophy of creating buildings that minimize negative environmental impact. This is accomplished by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. When asked if we practice this concept of … [read more]
