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April 19, 2005
Keith Corlett
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Keith Corlett has a genius for transforming small, urban spaces into sophisticated, perfectly proportioned gardens. We first saw his work on a rather formal terrace in Greenwich Village, but then discovered him again at the Children's Storefront School and, down 129th Street, the Ricardo O'Gorman pre-school, where he had created elegant yet friendly and playful little gardens where children and adults could feel equally at home. More recently, Corlett has re-designed the Biblical Garden at St. John the Divine. And now we have his book, which promises to tell us how to practice the art of illusion from backyards to balconies to rooftops. Illustrated with many photographs (Corlett's own) and helpful design drawings, Corlett turns us all into urban garden designers, ready to tackle even the most difficult spaces.
Posted by gardenguidenyc at April 19, 2005 04:40 PM