The user was always at the forefront of Halprin's mind when he designed spaces. In this fun sketch of the Ferris residence, he envisioned how Mr. and Mrs. Ferris would inhabit the landscape.
One of Halprin's charming sketches includes Joel and Mary Ferris enjoying their yard. "The yard was a beautiful and relaxing space that the whole family enjoyed," says Ferris. "My siblings and I were very lucky to have grown up here." You can follow the story over at Ferris' website, Spokane Midcentury.More: The design impact of landscape architect Lawrence Halprin