Olmsted and Vaux

Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux were influential landscape architects who designed many iconic parks, most notably Central Park in New York City. They believed parks should offer natural beauty, recreation, and a peaceful retreat from urban life. Their designs emphasized naturalistic landscapes with open lawns, winding paths, and varied plantings, encouraging social interaction and relaxation. Their work helped shape modern urban park design, prioritizing accessibility, aesthetic harmony, and the health and well-being of city residents. Olmsted and Vaux’s innovative approach combined practicality with beauty, creating spaces that remain vital parts of city life today.