Uncovering a New, Though 100-Year-Old, Oasis in Queens

In this New York Times article, landscape architect Kate Orff and civil engineer Oded Horodniceanu share how they restored a 1912 Tudor-style home into a sustainable, wildlife-friendly oasis. As one of the earliest residences in Queens’ historic Forest Hills Gardens—originally designed by Grosvenor Atterbury and once host to Teddy Roosevelt—the historic property stands as a notable example of the community’s rich architectural heritage.

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