Why This Landscape Designer Is Determined to Uncover the History of Land
Sometimes the most unassuming land is hiding a complicated past. That's why Thomas Woltz "listens to land."
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Oftentimes, landscapes—much like houses—are completely altered over time, erasing decades (or even centuries) of history. And while we're all for new ideas, understanding a landscape's history is incredibly important in order to create outdoor spaces that are sustainable and long-lasting—and honor the histories they've hosted. That's why many landscape architects, like Thomas Woltz of
Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, seek to preserve the legacies of notable gardens and parks. “So often, one generation erases the past of the previous one, making the case for preservation all the more urgent," Woltz tells