But it was their shared desire to shape the landscape and change the nature of landscape architecture that led them to Denver, Colo., where they created their firm, Civitas. The couple recently parked their Harleys, hung up their gloves, and talked with record from their Denver office. We don't waste our time arguing with bureaucrats. We will only meet with the real decision makers, the mayors, or the people who really have the power to make changes. Then we try to harness that access and tie the deepest forces together.
Politicians are the glue, and reactive, but they can end up with synthetic thought.
Our work should be used and should last a long time. That's why we're dedicated to changing the conditions of landscape design. Design has to be authentic to the place. As far as working with architects, there's a tendency for landscape architects to feel like they're providing a service. It's foolish, but common.