“Tension creates attention and that is what I try to do with the organic aspect of plant varietals, the austere and static aspect of materials such as steel and the three classic shapes of all objects: a square, a triangle and a circle.”
—JP Rivera, owner/founder of Studio DBL
With a background from the Art Center College of Design and a deep love for plants—especially succulents—JP Rivera brings a unique and singular perspective to designing outdoor space, one that is brimming with passion, soul, and enthusiasm. Raised by a father who was a sought-after graphic designer and a mother who was an accomplished illustrator, it seems inevitable that his path would be that of a creative.