EP 264 | Designing Spaces with the 3 Ps with Lanson Jones
How do you create interiors and landscapes that feel authentic, timeless, and deeply connected to the client?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by landscape architect Lanson B. Jones to explore the “3 Ps” of great design: the personality of the client, the personality of the site, and the personality of the architecture.
Rather than forcing a style or trend onto a project, Lanson explains how respecting these three elements leads to more harmonious, meaningful spaces that truly resonate.
If you want to create more intentional and distinctive design work, this episode will expand the way you approach projects.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why clients’ natural preferences should guide design decisions
• How working with—not against—the architecture creates better results
• Why respecting the site is essential to achieving harmony
• How starting small can help you develop stronger overall concepts
• Why unique details elevate memorable design projects
• How repeating architectural patterns strengthens cohesion
• Why touring historic homes and gardens sharpens your design eye
DESIGN INTERVENTION
“You can’t do it all!”
About Lanson Jones
Native Houstonian Lanson B. Jones founded his namesake firm in 1994 and has led his team in creating thoughtful design as the principal architect for over 26 years. He is a John Staub Award Winner whose work is featured across Houston at many notable venues. He incorporates the personality of the client, architecture, and site in his designs to seamlessly create an outdoor oasis that feels like part of the home. His team’s projects are showcased in some of Houston’s most iconic neighborhoods.
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