Learning From LongHouse

About this book

LongHouse Reserve was founded by Jack Lenor Larsen internationally known textile designer author and collector Its collections gardens sculptures and programs reflect world cultures and inspire a creative approach to contemporary life Larsens home LongHouse located on 16 acres in East Hampton NY was built as a case study to exemplify a creative approach to contemporary life. He believes visitors experiencing art in living spaces have a unique learning experience - more meaningful than the best media. Inspired by the famous Japanese shrine at Ise LongHouse contains 13 000 square feet 18 spaces on four levels. The gardens present the designed landscape as an art form and offer a diversity of sites for the sculpture installations.