The Ignite Series is a monthly interview of an artist, creator, or community organizer whose passion has inspired us. In honor of its subject, we create a collectible piece of matchbox art for our subscribers.
A native of Belgium and an architect by training, Larissa Begault has devoted her career to better understanding how the design of public spaces impacts how a city works for people and the environment.
Her research has been focused on New York City, but has taken her across the world, including Chile and Cuba. Our founder Harry sat down in her Brooklyn studio for a conversation that spanned architecture, gentrification, motherhood and the nostalgic power of lavender.
Larissa Begault