Official Site of The State of New Jersey

The James C. Rose residence is significant as the home and studio of James Rose (1913-1991), an important Modern landscape architect and design theoretician, who, along with his contemporaries Garret Eckbo and Dan Kiley, is considered a pioneer of modern ideas and approaches regarding spatial fusion between architecture and landscape. Rose’s experiments with these ideas are evident at his personal residence, built from 1952-53 and situated in suburban Ridgewood, NJ, which is considered his “magnum opus.” Built for himself, his mother, and his sister, the site consists of three interior spaces joined by associated gardens. Designed to be flexible, the areas can function as a unified residence or as distinct pieces. The site is especially significant to those who teach, study, and practice in the field of landscape design.  

The Trust grant helped fund the preparation of a preservation plan.  

For more information, visit: http://jamesrosecenter.org/.