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How I Learned Hartford’s Past Through its Parks
December 15th, 2020
In 2015, the City of Hartford embarked on a mission to develop a signage program to identify, brand, and unify the diverse properties that form the Hartford Park System. Over the last year and a half, I've had the privilege of managing phase 2 of this project. This consisted of developing graphical sign content and overseeing the installation in each park. -
Why Did We Choose Landscape Architecture?
September 30th, 2020
Why did each of us at To Design chose to be a landscape architect? What drew us to the profession? The journey to finding the right career can be straightforward, or it can take some trial and error. Below, each member of our small firm discusses what piqued their interest in the field of landscape architecture, and how they got their start. -
Top 5 Go-To Plants When Designing Sites
August 11th, 2020
When you ask a Landscape Architect what their go-to plant is, it’s like asking a child what their favorite toy is in a toy store…ALL OF THEM! Similar to toys, each plant offers unique characteristics that make them the appropriate choice under certain growing conditions. When creating a planting design, each plant is carefully evaluated and selected to meet the site's criteria; such as drought tolerance, sun exposure, and form. -
9 Elements a Landscape Architect Notices on a Walk Downtown
June 18th, 2020
Principal Phil Barlow recently took a walk up and down West Main Street in New Britain right outside the To Design office. He noticed elements throughout the urban landscape that are unique to the eye of a licensed landscape architect. Posted in: All -
4 Favorite Landscapes of 4 Landscape Architects
April 22nd, 2020
In celebration of Earth Day, our landscape architects discussed their top favorite landscape. Some are parks, some are urban spaces, but all evoke nostalgia and remind us why we love what we do. Posted in: All, Landscape Architecture -
9 Ways to Design Vandal-Proof Parks
March 4th, 2020
To prevent your brand-new park from becoming the newest Rage Room in town, I came up with a few techniques and suggestions to keep your park in good condition for years to come. -
A Landscape Architect Hikes Yosemite National Park
January 15th, 2020
Yosemite National Park exists in a precarious balance between the natural and the manmade. Helping to preserve the integrity of the natural systems, while making the landscape accessible to tourists, has been the work of generations of landscape architects.Follow Principal Phil Barlow along his trek through Yosemite Valley and beyond.
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