In the 1800s, the great landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead recognized that access to open lawns, pathways, water, and groves of trees was a critical element of wellbeing for people living in cities; places which were often crowded, unhealthy and polluted. He revolutionized park development and landscape design in America, creating some of our most
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Slot canyons – narrow, tall channels carved through otherwise solid rock – can be found anywhere in the world but are particularly numerous in Arizona and Utah. Formed over millennia by water and wind, these elegant, winding gorges in the earth are nature at its finest, and an iconic symbol of the American Southwest. What
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What happens when you mix an abandoned industrial site, thoughtful design and stunning harbor views? You get an award-winning community space; a model for cities looking to combine green design with multi-use public areas. Meet the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. What was once a desolate, inaccessible landscape of
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Can thoughtful hospital design lead to better patient outcomes? Research says yes. For instance, patients with a view of trees from their bedsides do better than patients with wall views. Patients in well-designed hospital environments “experience less anxiety, require less pain medication and have shorter hospital stays,” according to the Center for Health Design, an
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“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” -Albert Einstein We blogged about the Microsoft Treehouses a few months ago but have since had the chance to see these truly impressive structures in person. What struck us as remarkable was how well the treehouses were integrated into their forest environment, almost paying
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There has been a welcome momentum in improving pedestrian access throughout the built environment. From simple rights-of-way connecting disparate pedestrian thoroughfares through cities, to the increasing presence of shared-use paths on highways, we have entered an age where the sole focus is no longer just automobiles; all travelers are considered. Relatedly, designers are interested in
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We had a great week at LIGHTFAIR International in Chicago earlier this month — thank you to everyone who visited our booth! We loved hearing about your projects and discussing how KLIK products can solve design challenges. Evolution of KLIK USA Booth We received lots of great questions from visitors — below is a recap
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Up front, it’s important to know two things: You start with your project, not our product. Don’t worry about specifying the product just yet. It doesn’t matter if you are new to lighting, or are a lighting expert, together, we find the custom solution you need to best serve your space. In short, you have
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We spent a fantastic week at LIGHTFAIR International in Philadelphia last week and want to thank everyone who stopped by our booth! It was fun to learn more about the challenges being faced in lighting and talk through how KLIK products can help. It was also great to learn more about what attendees were learning
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Our work is designed to be transformative for spaces. The relationships we build with our customers are designed to be collaborative, nurturing your vision so we can create something together. It’s what we believe and it’s how we work. In short, helping others succeed is paramount to what we do. Whether it’s elegance or drama,
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