The Landscape of Home by Edmund Hollander

This book came out in March 2024, and the subtitle is In the Country, By the Sea, In the City.

Edmund Hollander's latest work is a masterful exploration of how landscapes become an extension of our living spaces. As an AD100 landscape architect, Hollander brings decades of experience to this stunning collection that showcases the art of creating outdoor sanctuaries across diverse settings.

In one particularly moving passage, Hollander describes his firm's foundational philosophy through what he calls "the three ecologies": the natural ecology, the architectural ecology, and the human ecology. He writes:

"We listen to the land, to the architecture, and to the people, and we respond... because no two projects share the same combination, every home is different, which is why there is such a variety of designs in the following pages."

Another captivating excerpt reveals Hollander's poetic understanding of landscape design:

"As we develop each landscape, we think about the choreography of movement through it and the importance of invitation and orientation... Can we incorporate orchards of peach trees and apple trees so the homeowners can pick and eat fruit fresh off the tree, which is supremely magical?"

What makes this book particularly valuable is Hollander's emphasis on creating landscapes that engage all the senses - from the visual drama of changing seasons to the subtle fragrances that waft through garden paths. He approaches each project as both a choreographer and composer, orchestrating movement and seasonal changes with remarkable sensitivity.

This book is 256 pages of transformative landscape wisdom that bridges the gap between professional expertise and accessible inspiration.