Augmented Landscapes

Augmented Landscapes

Augmented Landscapes

At the outset it must be said that it is an honor
to be asked to write this introduction to the
work of my friends Laura Allen and Mark
Smout. Most times of the day or night they ar
e
in their studio, positing, honing, and creating
architecture of astounding dexterity, subtleness,
and minimal ecological disruption. This they do
with the happy humor of people r
eally enjoying
the intimacy of working together and the
strange dance of fecund cr
eative activity.

Smout Allen