Edward L. Daugherty Oral History

1. Atlanta and Change

Daugherty describes changes to his hometown and Atlanta's symbol as "the Phoenix rising from its ashes."

2. Remembered Gardens

Recollections of gardens he knew as a boy include memories of his grandmother's garden.

3. Inspirational Parks and Gardens

Inspirations include parks and gardens in Atlanta designed by William C. Pauley, W.L. Monroe, and Robert Cridland.

4. A Forest of Wonders

Growing up in an "urban nature," a small woodlot, today developed, appeared "a forest of wonders."

5. Knowing Plant Material

Learning about plants involved formal and informal education.

6. Choosing Landscape Architecture

Studying landscape architecture for a year seemed a way to become a better architect.

7. A University of Georgia Mentor

Daugherty credits Hubert Bond Owens with helping him to understand his obligation to the public.

8. The Harvard Years

This memoir of studies at the Graduate School of Design cites specific students and faculty.

9. Working for Dan Kiley

Daugherty's anecdotes convey his respect for a colleague he found "quixotic and exciting."

10. Greenbelts and Collaboration

Fulbright studies in England provided fresh ideas for future application in Atlanta.

11. I am a Landscape Architect

Returning with his degree, Daugherty joined a small community of landscape architects in Atlanta.

12. Growing the Practice

Memories from the 1950s and 60s include a visit by Larry Halprin and an expanding staff.

1. Accepting Change

Reconciled to the inevitability of change, Daugherty muses, "trees fall in the forest and new ones sprout."

2. Landscapes for Living

A garden should reflect one’s needs, pattern of life, and what the land suggests.

3. Always Learning

The inevitability of change means "all learning doesn't end with the awarding of a degree."

4. Landscape Architecture Now

Daugherty reflects on the profession and his teaching experience.

5. Giving Form to Space

Landscape architects are “molders of space and molders of people’s attitudes.”

6. On Movement

The fan dance serves as an analogy for shaping the passage of people from one place to another.

7. Natives Know What to Do

Daugherty explains why he favors native plants and notes, "natives always know what to do."

8. On Cultural Landscapes and Traditions

Celebrating the richness of regional character, Daugherty cautions against homogeneity.

1. Georgia Center

Daugherty recalls his collaboration with Tommy Church and the "genius of the scheme" Church devised.

2. Marietta Square

Design and stewardship goals emphasize economics while solving vehicular challenges.

3. Cathedral of Saint Philip

This park-like space weds a historic house, cathedral, and the unique character of the land.

4. Pace Academy

Daugherty describes the campus, Pauley's original design of the gardens, and his own additions.

5. Canterbury Court

The character of the community was critical to this design.

7. All Saints Episcopal Church

Daugherty's description includes a history of the space defined by the three buildings.

8. The Governor's Mansion

Accommodating change and continuity yields "a successful landscape."

9. Childress Residence

In this design, house and garden relate to the woods beyond the property line.

10. Comstock Residence

Daugherty points out features of this woodland sanctuary.