Landscape Architecture Platform | Landezine https://landezine.com Landscape Architecture Platform Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 How to Not Build: Tempelhofer Feld https://landezine.com/how-not-to-build-tempelhofer-feld/ https://landezine.com/how-not-to-build-tempelhofer-feld/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:23:16 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113980 The famous Bartleby quote: “I would prefer not to”, is often the paradoxical silent monologue of a professional working in development. You need the job but you don’t always believe the project’s brief is fully justified, in line with the values and needs of users, sometimes even feels forced to produce revenue which can put […]]]> https://landezine.com/how-not-to-build-tempelhofer-feld/feed/ 0 How About a Little Less? https://landezine.com/miramondo-recommendation-how-about-a-little-less/ https://landezine.com/miramondo-recommendation-how-about-a-little-less/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:56:17 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113971 We love public space and the people who fill it with life. And we want this space to stay amazing for generations to come. That is why we put all our efforts into environmentally friendly and eco-efficient production. We prevent all forms of unnecessary waste of resources. Because we know: The most sustainable resource is […]]]> https://landezine.com/miramondo-recommendation-how-about-a-little-less/feed/ 0 A Nature-Based Activity Park for All at Egmont Folk High School by LYTT https://landezine.com/a-nature-based-activity-park-for-all-at-egmont-folk-high-school-by-lytt/ https://landezine.com/a-nature-based-activity-park-for-all-at-egmont-folk-high-school-by-lytt/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:51:45 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113925 LYTT Architecture has designed a unique activity park for Egmont Folk High School, an independent residential school focused on inclusive education and community. The project sets new standards for universal design in natural landscapes and is thoughtfully developed to include people with disabilities while also appealing to users of all ages and abilities. What makes […]]]> https://landezine.com/a-nature-based-activity-park-for-all-at-egmont-folk-high-school-by-lytt/feed/ 0 5 December / Landscape Futures in the Twenty-First Century https://landezine.com/5-december-landscape-futures-in-the-twenty-first-century/ https://landezine.com/5-december-landscape-futures-in-the-twenty-first-century/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:44:15 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113917 The Landscape Research Group and the Bartlett School of Architecture MA/MLA Landscape Architecture announce a dialogue event, Landscape Futures in the Twenty-First Century. The event is hybrid and will take place on Thursday 5th December 2024, at 17:00 GMT. To attend in person come to 77 Wicklow Street, London or attend via Zoom.  This event […]]]> https://landezine.com/5-december-landscape-futures-in-the-twenty-first-century/feed/ 0 Casa Montessori & Orff School by Straub Thurmayr https://landezine.com/casa-montessori-orff-school-by-straub-thurmayr/ https://landezine.com/casa-montessori-orff-school-by-straub-thurmayr/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:05:28 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113849 We live in a time of thrilling but also challenging tumultuous change in which a return to social solidarity, tolerance and participation increasingly gains in importance. We see landscape architecture as having the potential power to manage social conflicts and migration, establish debates, and live democracy. The implementation of this proposition includes establishing new local communities through […]]]> https://landezine.com/casa-montessori-orff-school-by-straub-thurmayr/feed/ 0 Deep Landscape https://landezine.com/deep-landscape/ https://landezine.com/deep-landscape/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:08:19 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113789 What do we actually know about the ground on which we stand, and how does it relate to our landscape projects Interventions on the surface of the landscape affect the underground as much as they are conditioned by it. Many processes pass through the grade of the ground, relating to water, energy, ecology and vegetation, with trees bridging above- and below grade. Organic matter is created in the ground, carbon is captured and stored there, and it is the habitat of various species. If we, as landscape architects, aim to incorporate ecology and hydrology into project development, the design phase must incorporate a thinking of above- and below grade as one.]]> https://landezine.com/deep-landscape/feed/ 0 Tåsinge Plads by LYTT https://landezine.com/tasinge-plads-by-lytt/ https://landezine.com/tasinge-plads-by-lytt/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:18:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113951 A Climate-Adapted Landmark Tåsinge Square is Copenhagen’s first climate-adapted urban space. As a green oasis in a densely built neighborhood, it effectively manages heavy rainfall while serving as a sustainable landmark for the Skt. Kjelds Quarter in Østerbro. The square benefits both the local community and the city, offering a resilient and inviting urban environment. […]]]> https://landezine.com/tasinge-plads-by-lytt/feed/ 0 Highlighted by ADO Lights LED Lightlines https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology-recommendation-highlighted-by-ado-lights/ https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology-recommendation-highlighted-by-ado-lights/#respond Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:32:05 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113774 In the tranquil setting of Nümbrecht, the newly constructed corporate headquarters of a leading medical company showcases a thoughtfully designed outdoor park, envisioned to foster a serene and inviting atmosphere for employees and visitors alike. The project’s lighting concept was masterfully brought to life by the acclaimed RON Planungsbüro Nierstenhöfer, who selected ADO Lights’ bespoke […]]]> https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology-recommendation-highlighted-by-ado-lights/feed/ 0 Office Profile: 1:1 Landskab https://landezine.com/office-profile-11-landskab/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:19:45 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=74559 1:1 Landskab designs beautiful, well-functioning landscapes for people. We are open, ambitious and honest in our cooperation with others and always seek to ensure that our projects are special and sustainable. We are experts in effective citizen and user involvement processes that ensure local anchoring. By including residents and users in the process their wishes, […]]]> The Dutch Landscape by Alexandra Tišma & Han Lörzing https://landezine.com/the-dutch-landscape-by-alexandra-tisma-han-lorzing/ https://landezine.com/the-dutch-landscape-by-alexandra-tisma-han-lorzing/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:05:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113398 The Dutch Landscape, The Ultimate Guide for Study, Professional and Personal Use by Alexandra Tišma[1] and Han Lörzing[2] is a “text-book” and a thorough yet very accessible guide on landscapes in the Netherlands – described from many angles and scales, historical, geographical, geological and biotic layers, cultural landscapes, from development, and planning to conservation – […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-dutch-landscape-by-alexandra-tisma-han-lorzing/feed/ 0 Brooklyn Commons MetroTech Landscape Revitalized into a Thriving Urban Hub https://landezine.com/streetlife-recommendation-brooklyn-commons-metrotech-landscape-revitalized/ https://landezine.com/streetlife-recommendation-brooklyn-commons-metrotech-landscape-revitalized/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:50:12 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113672 Originally known as MetroTech Center, Brooklyn Commons is a 16-acre, 12-building property built in the 1980s as a self-contained office. Brookfield Properties recently undertook a $50 million renovation of the superblock, revitalizing it as a thriving urban hub. In addition to upgrades to three of MetroTech’s buildings, a central 3.6-acre green space, now called Brooklyn […]]]> https://landezine.com/streetlife-recommendation-brooklyn-commons-metrotech-landscape-revitalized/feed/ 0 Art Rethinking Nature: Giovanni Aloi https://landezine.com/art-rethinking-nature-giovanni-aloi/ https://landezine.com/art-rethinking-nature-giovanni-aloi/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:22:38 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113322 Giovanni Aloi is an author, curator, and creator with a PhD from Goldsmiths University, focusing on natural history in art representation. His work examines depictions of flora and fauna to uncover societal values and foster shifts in these through critical reflection. Through publishing, curating exhibitions, delivering talks, and editing Antennae: The Journal of Nature in […]]]> https://landezine.com/art-rethinking-nature-giovanni-aloi/feed/ 0 Shaping Discourse: Reflections on the ISUP Symposium and the Value of Professional Symposia https://landezine.com/shaping-discourse-reflections-on-the-isup-symposium-and-the-value-of-professional-symposia/ https://landezine.com/shaping-discourse-reflections-on-the-isup-symposium-and-the-value-of-professional-symposia/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:52:22 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113426 The 4th Symposium of the Istituto di Studi Urbani e del Paesaggio (ISUP), titled Landscape As Architecture, took place in Mendrisio, Switzerland, from November 13 to 15, 2024. Previous editions in the series explored themes of Climate Urbanism, Scale, and Density. Out of over 250 submissions, the curators, Jonathan Sergison, João Nunes, and João Gomes […]]]> https://landezine.com/shaping-discourse-reflections-on-the-isup-symposium-and-the-value-of-professional-symposia/feed/ 0 Peter Egges Plass by PIR2 https://landezine.com/peter-egges-plass-by-pir2/ https://landezine.com/peter-egges-plass-by-pir2/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:30:01 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112961 Petter Egges plass is situated in the medieval part of the city of Trondheim. This part of the city is characterized by its irregularity, in contrast with the straighter and wider streets built after the baroque town plan from 1681. The idea is to recreate some of this medieval structure and make Peter Egges plass […]]]> https://landezine.com/peter-egges-plass-by-pir2/feed/ 0 Skakkeringen by PIR2 https://landezine.com/skakkeringen-by-pir2/ https://landezine.com/skakkeringen-by-pir2/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:29:41 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112920 Skakkeringen is part of Vestland County Municipality’s initiative to create innovative activity facilities. In collaboration with LOCAL, PIR2 has developed an activity park adjacent to the Skakke Cultural Center in Etne. The building houses a sports hall, library, cinema, theater hall and Enge Secondary School. The concept of Skakkeringen activates the entire Skakkeplassen. The ring […]]]> https://landezine.com/skakkeringen-by-pir2/feed/ 0 Lilleøya Cemetery Park by PIR2 https://landezine.com/lilleoya-cemetery-park-by-pir2/ https://landezine.com/lilleoya-cemetery-park-by-pir2/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:29:14 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112939 Lilleøya is a 60 000 m2 cemetery park with only shared graves, the first of its kind in Norway. It has approximately 13,000 graves, divided into coffins and urns. The area was Oslo Airport’s backyard for more than 40 years. The plot today is a frequently used outdoors area that borders a nature reserve, a boat […]]]> https://landezine.com/lilleoya-cemetery-park-by-pir2/feed/ 0 Diversity and Accessibility Inspire Cities for Everyone https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-diversity-and-accessibility/ https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-diversity-and-accessibility/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:42:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113363 ‘A city for everyone’ sounds ideal, yet often appears challenging in reality. While it may seem like an inspiring concept, aiming to create a multifunctional city for everyone can risk resulting in a city for no one. “Perhaps we’re taking our obsession for perfect places to the extreme,” says Louise Lindquist Sassene, architect at ÅWL […]]]> https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-diversity-and-accessibility/feed/ 0 Landscapism in Nature Conservation https://landezine.com/landscapism-in-nature-conservation/ https://landezine.com/landscapism-in-nature-conservation/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:26:57 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113241 Dr. Jevgeniy Bluwstein, a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies at the University of Bern, examines how the reductive Western view of landscapes reinforces colonization through exclusionary conservation practices, focusing on a case study of Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. Introducing the term "landscapism," meaning the "double movement of colonizing landscapes/landscaping colonies," Bluwstein offers a critical perspective, advocating for viewing landscapes through a lens of relationality.]]> https://landezine.com/landscapism-in-nature-conservation/feed/ 4 15 min, 24/7, 365 Compact City Masterplan by OMGEVING https://landezine.com/15-min-24-7-365-compact-city-masterplan/ https://landezine.com/15-min-24-7-365-compact-city-masterplan/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:03:44 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113216 We spoke with OMGEVING about their participation in the international open call to devise a new masterplan in České Budějovice in Czeck Republik. What are the key features of this master plan? The zoning plan will be ambitious in its visions, flexible for the future, unambiguous and simple for decision-making in the territory, and realistic […]]]> https://landezine.com/15-min-24-7-365-compact-city-masterplan/feed/ 0 (Co)Designing Hope: Aqueous Landscapes in Transition by Laura Cipriani https://landezine.com/codesigning-hope-aqueous-landscapes-in-transition-by-laura-cipriani/ https://landezine.com/codesigning-hope-aqueous-landscapes-in-transition-by-laura-cipriani/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:03:39 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112902 Laura Cipriani is an assistant professor of landscape architecture at Delft University of Technology and a founder of Superlandscape, a landscape and urban design firm. She holds a Ph.D. in Landscape Urbanism from IUAV, a master’s degree in landscape and urban issues from Harvard Design School, and a master’s in Architecture from IUAV. Her current […]]]> https://landezine.com/codesigning-hope-aqueous-landscapes-in-transition-by-laura-cipriani/feed/ 0 Designing for People (With Bad Intentions) https://landezine.com/designing-for-people-with-bad-intentions/ https://landezine.com/designing-for-people-with-bad-intentions/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:42:08 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=106498 The boulevard of Nice, a Christmas market in Berlin or the headquarters of a Dutch newspaper – the past decade has seen a rising number of attacks with a vehicle as a weapon. Following these attacks, city officials started to look differently at their public space. How do we keep our public spaces safe and […]]]> https://landezine.com/designing-for-people-with-bad-intentions/feed/ 0 Charged Landscapes – Nuclear Chronicles by Andrew Madl https://landezine.com/charged-landscapes-nuclear-chronicles-by-andrew-madl/ https://landezine.com/charged-landscapes-nuclear-chronicles-by-andrew-madl/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:29:25 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113146 The Nuclear Chronicles: Design Research on the Landscapes of the U.S. Nuclear Highway by Andrew Madl is an exploration of unrealized U.S. government nuclear proposals and their speculative impact on the western landscape. Through fictional narratives in a graphic novel format, the book imagines cultural and ecological shifts, illustrating infrastructures and economies that might emerge […]]]> https://landezine.com/charged-landscapes-nuclear-chronicles-by-andrew-madl/feed/ 0 Soft & Sophisticated: Exploring Landscape Forms’ First Line of Cushioned Outdoor Seating https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-soft-and-sophisticated-monterey/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-soft-and-sophisticated-monterey/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:29:11 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113197 Landscape Forms, a Michigan-based outdoor solutions manufacturer renowned for their craftsmanship in materials like powdercoated metal, outdoor wood, precast concrete and recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE), has recently expanded their offering and officially entered the world of cushioned outdoor seating. Known as Monterey, their first line of soft seating merges comfort, elevated design and outdoor durability […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-soft-and-sophisticated-monterey/feed/ 0 Bronx Greenway Masterplan by MNLA https://landezine.com/bronx-greenway-masterplan-by-mnla/ https://landezine.com/bronx-greenway-masterplan-by-mnla/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:48:55 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112866 Addressing Sensitivities to Urban Development: Lessons from the South Bronx Greenway Master Plan Urban revitalization is inherently complex, and yet it is often viewed solely through the lens of economic growth and infrastructural development. Deeper underlying concerns, such as gentrification and community displacement, go unaddressed. Historically diverse neighborhoods like the South Bronx in New York […]]]> https://landezine.com/bronx-greenway-masterplan-by-mnla/feed/ 0 Office Profile: PUPA https://landezine.com/office-profile-pupa/ https://landezine.com/office-profile-pupa/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:46:51 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111393 Studio “PUPA/Life Over Space” is a team of urbanists and landscape architects based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Our focus lies in landscape architecture, research, and urban planning and design. We explore the forces shaping cities and believe that every space reflects the social, cultural, and economic dynamics of urban life. Our aim is to improve living […]]]> https://landezine.com/office-profile-pupa/feed/ 0 Archatrak https://landezine.com/archatrak/ https://landezine.com/archatrak/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:59:53 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=82113 Archatrak offers a versatile range of aesthetic urban amenity products. The flagship of our urban amenities is StreetDeck, a modular system for building self-contained parklets or street eateries. Parklets foster vibrant urban areas by transforming street parking into highly functional business and leisure spaces. Encouraging sustainability and reducing energy use are the key drivers behind […]]]> https://landezine.com/archatrak/feed/ 0 15 January / Open Ideas Competition: Tempelhof Feld https://landezine.com/15-januar-open-ideas-competition-tempelhof-feld/ https://landezine.com/15-januar-open-ideas-competition-tempelhof-feld/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:14:33 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=113085 Purpose of the Competition Following the closure of Tempelhof Airport, Berlin gained a key urban open space now enjoyed for recreation. Protected by the Tempelhofer Feld Law, this area faces new challenges, including housing needs. Berlin’s CDU and SPD coalition is considering thoughtful peripheral development, retaining most of the space for public use. This open […]]]> https://landezine.com/15-januar-open-ideas-competition-tempelhof-feld/feed/ 0 Liam Young: Half-Earth-Planet-City https://landezine.com/liam-young-half-earth-planet-city/ https://landezine.com/liam-young-half-earth-planet-city/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:08 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112035 Planet City is a worldbuilding project by Liam Young, envisioned as a multilayered city, occupying as little as 0,02 percent of Earth's surface yet hosting all of the human population. Planet City is testing the Half-Earth idea by Edward O. Wilson, where we put aside half of the planet, to keep biodiversity. We spoke with Liam Young about the idea and the exhibition he curates, Visions of Planet City.]]> https://landezine.com/liam-young-half-earth-planet-city/feed/ 0 Uspenska Square in Dnipro Reimagined https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-uspenska-square/ https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-uspenska-square/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:10:39 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112747 Dnipro, Ukraine / Architects: Architectural Team of Dmytro Volyk and Ksenia Donetska  Area: 14,500 m² Photographs: Andrey Avdeenko, Yevhen Savchenko, and Oleg Melnikov Lead Architects: Dmytro Volyk, Ksenia Donetska Public squares have historically been gathering places for citizens to meet to engage in community life and socialize. When one of the city’s main squares undergoes […]]]> https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-uspenska-square/feed/ 0 AILA 2024 National Landscape Awards Winners https://landezine.com/aila-2024-national-landscape-awards-winners/ https://landezine.com/aila-2024-national-landscape-awards-winners/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:01:28 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112693 Following the AILA preliminary regional awards that recognize outstanding projects within specific states or territories, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects has announced the winners of the 2024 National Landscape Architecture Awards, recognizing 43 outstanding projects across 16 categories. Jury chair Andrew Thomas praised this year’s winners for their exemplary design, leadership, and commitment to […]]]> https://landezine.com/aila-2024-national-landscape-awards-winners/feed/ 0 Job: Doctoral Candidates at LANDLABS in Hannover, Aarhus, Tromsø, Ljubljana, Porto and Vienna. https://landezine.com/job-doctoral-candidates-at-landlabs-in-hannover-aarhus-tromso-ljubljana-porto-and-vienna/ https://landezine.com/job-doctoral-candidates-at-landlabs-in-hannover-aarhus-tromso-ljubljana-porto-and-vienna/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:55:20 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111872 LANDLABS invites applications for six doctoral positions (full-time, three-year-period) at the cooperating universities, starting April 1st, 2025 The Doctoral Network “LANDLABS – Landscape Laboratories: Design strategies for sustainable and beautiful urban landscapes in the Anthropocene” (funded by the European Commission within the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions) operates across six landscape laboratories throughout Europe, exploring new perspectives […]]]> https://landezine.com/job-doctoral-candidates-at-landlabs-in-hannover-aarhus-tromso-ljubljana-porto-and-vienna/feed/ 0 Väständaparken by Tengbom https://landezine.com/vastandaparken-by-tengbom/ https://landezine.com/vastandaparken-by-tengbom/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:41:51 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112640 In the green landscape of Årsta in southern Stockholm, an established neighborhood is set to expand and densify. Årsta’s natural environment forms an integral part of the city’s green infrastructure, where islets and diverse topography with exposed bedrock contribute to the characteristic fracture valley landscape of the Mälardalen region. The city of Stockholm plans to […]]]> https://landezine.com/vastandaparken-by-tengbom/feed/ 0 Passerelle de la Troche by BTP https://landezine.com/passerelle-de-la-troche-by-btp/ https://landezine.com/passerelle-de-la-troche-by-btp/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:45:55 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112557 The Troche bridge is part of a broader initiative, the “plateau-valley connections”; which aims to provide soft (pedestrian and cyclist) links between the Yvette Valley—historical core of urbanization and transportation corridor (RER)—and the Saclay Plateau, a new internationally recognized university hub under construction. These connections are spread across the Saclay campus territory, each adapted to […]]]> https://landezine.com/passerelle-de-la-troche-by-btp/feed/ 0 Ecole Centrale Supélec by BTP https://landezine.com/ecole-centrale-supelec-by-btp/ https://landezine.com/ecole-centrale-supelec-by-btp/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:45:37 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112518 The landscape project aims to enhance the continuity between the Kluster building and the entire campus. The requalification of circulation routes and spatial atmospheres improves the overall connectivity. Pathways are extended to link the various exits of the Kluster building, while new connections emerge through the integration of different spaces. For instance, the event meadow […]]]> https://landezine.com/ecole-centrale-supelec-by-btp/feed/ 0 Point du Jour Garden by BTP https://landezine.com/point-du-jour-garden-by-btp/ https://landezine.com/point-du-jour-garden-by-btp/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:45:18 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112501 Creating a link The landscape project provides for the implementation of new green and pedestrian crossings on a local scale and better accessibility. It is based on three particularities of the site: the heterogeneity of the layout of the green space boundaries, the elongated shape of the plot, and the coexistence of differentiated spaces: the […]]]> https://landezine.com/point-du-jour-garden-by-btp/feed/ 0 Place de la Plage and Avenue Houdart by BTP https://landezine.com/place-de-la-plage-and-avenue-houdart-by-btp/ https://landezine.com/place-de-la-plage-and-avenue-houdart-by-btp/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:44:55 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112539 To enhance the coherence of the town’s landscape and improve the clarity of main routes and public spaces, a straightforward formal vocabulary is essential. The Place de la Plage, centrally located and sheltered from the winds, becomes a vital green landmark with its diverse atmospheres and blooming plants. The revitalization of Avenue Houdart, “the avenue […]]]> https://landezine.com/place-de-la-plage-and-avenue-houdart-by-btp/feed/ 0 Triple Win in the LOOP Awards 2024 for OKRA! https://landezine.com/triple-win-in-the-loop-awards-2024-for-okra/ https://landezine.com/triple-win-in-the-loop-awards-2024-for-okra/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:04:46 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112495 OKRA has been awarded as Best Landscape Design Firm, and two projects have been chosen as Landscape Designs of the Year 2024 by the LOOP Design Awards! The former deportation station of Bobigny was recognized in the Heritage Design category, while Catharijnesingel has won in Parks & Open Space. The projects stood out among over 500 […]]]> https://landezine.com/triple-win-in-the-loop-awards-2024-for-okra/feed/ 0 26 November / Jellicoe Lecture- Making Places Fit For Living https://landezine.com/26-november-jellicoe-lecture-making-places-fit-for-living/ https://landezine.com/26-november-jellicoe-lecture-making-places-fit-for-living/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:32:49 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112486 The Landscape Institute (LI) is hosting its annual Jellicoe Lecture in London, focusing on the integration of landscape and nature-based solutions in housing development. Responding to the UK government’s emphasis on housing growth and planning reform, the lecture will underscore the critical role landscape plays in creating high-quality, sustainable living environments. Attendees, including professionals from […]]]> https://landezine.com/26-november-jellicoe-lecture-making-places-fit-for-living/feed/ 0 Office Profile: OKRA https://landezine.com/office-profile-okra/ https://landezine.com/office-profile-okra/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:56:14 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=33757 Designing meaningful places We are OKRA: an international and interdisciplinary team in the field of landscape architecture, working from Utrecht, the Netherlands. Together we design and realise resilient landscapes, healthy cities and sustainable water strategies. We envision the world of tomorrow as a place with positive impact on people and nature. To attain this, we […]]]> https://landezine.com/office-profile-okra/feed/ 0 Design For True Inclusivity: Behind Landscape Forms’ Contour Accessible Table System https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-design-for-true-inclusivity/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-design-for-true-inclusivity/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:38 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112364 Many tables on the market today make claims of wheelchair accessibility, but looking more closely at their specifications, it becomes clear that they just don’t fully comply with the existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. The user experience those products offer is considerably lacking in the beauty and quality of the […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-design-for-true-inclusivity/feed/ 0 Wild Playgrounds https://landezine.com/wild-playgrounds/ https://landezine.com/wild-playgrounds/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:31:22 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112385 Almost every park needs a playground area and children’s playgrounds are one of the toughest typologies to design. The equipment available is either ugly or beyond budget, especially in the public realm. Then the programme is repetitive — poles, slides, swings, climbing walls, sandpits. For the designer to cover the developmental needs of all ages […]]]> https://landezine.com/wild-playgrounds/feed/ 2 Winners of the 2024 European Prize for Urban Public Space Announced https://landezine.com/winners-of-the-2024-european-prize-for-urban-public-space-announced/ https://landezine.com/winners-of-the-2024-european-prize-for-urban-public-space-announced/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:10:28 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112375 The 2024 European Prize for Urban Public Space is in its twelfth edition. The jury selected two projects: the “Park at the Warsaw Uprising Mound” in Warsaw, Poland, which is also this year’s LILA winner, and the “Beach improvement and redevelopment of the harbour edge” in Porto do Son, Spain. In the Seafronts Category, the […]]]> https://landezine.com/winners-of-the-2024-european-prize-for-urban-public-space-announced/feed/ 0 Celebrating La Strada Amidst a Garden in Bloom https://landezine.com/miramondo-recommendation-celebrating-la-strada/ https://landezine.com/miramondo-recommendation-celebrating-la-strada/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:52:58 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112337 1999 was a special year for us. Back then, when everyone was still feeding Tamagochis and listening to the Spice Girls, our very first furniture line La Strada was born. Timeless and simple is what most people would describe La Strada as. The concept refrains from any decoration and therefore fits into both historical and […]]]> https://landezine.com/miramondo-recommendation-celebrating-la-strada/feed/ 0 Østengen & Bergo Win the Norwegian LA Award with Torghatten https://landezine.com/ostengen-bergo-win-the-norwegian-la-award-with-torghatten/ https://landezine.com/ostengen-bergo-win-the-norwegian-la-award-with-torghatten/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:49:43 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112294 The Torghatten nature path project has won the 2024 Landscape Architecture Award, presented by the Norwegian Association of Landscape Architects (NLA). The award celebrates Østengen & Bergo Landskapsarkitekter MNLA who won the award in partnership with the client, the Tourist Road Section of the National Road Administration, for skillfully balancing the protection of nature with […]]]> https://landezine.com/ostengen-bergo-win-the-norwegian-la-award-with-torghatten/feed/ 0 Carlsberg City District by 1:1 Landskab https://landezine.com/carlsberg-city-district-by-11-landskab/ https://landezine.com/carlsberg-city-district-by-11-landskab/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:15:59 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112218 As the historic Carlsberg brewery site was emptied of all productions in the early 2000s, the area is turned into a mixed-used dense urban area. A brand new neighborhood central in Copenhagen with a mixture of old historical brewery buildings, new complexes and ‘skyscrapers’ with both housing, retail, commercial and educational functions. 1:1 Landskab has […]]]> https://landezine.com/carlsberg-city-district-by-11-landskab/feed/ 0 Ny Østergade Rooftop Garden by 1:1 Landskab https://landezine.com/ny-ostergade-rooftop-garden-by-11-landskab/ https://landezine.com/ny-ostergade-rooftop-garden-by-11-landskab/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:15:45 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112258 Even though the sun is high in the sky the air around you feels cool as you sit it in the shade of a small tree. Everything around you explodes in color: green, purple, light blue, red, yellow, orange. The scents of the planting on the terrace deck and the flowers along the edge of […]]]> https://landezine.com/ny-ostergade-rooftop-garden-by-11-landskab/feed/ 0 IKEA Copenhagen by 1:1 Landskab https://landezine.com/ikea-copenhagen-by-11-landskab/ https://landezine.com/ikea-copenhagen-by-11-landskab/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:15:32 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112241 City life, biodiversity, and the best view in town await on the rooftop of IKEA in Copenhagen. Here, at 20 meters high, 1:1 Landscape has created a green sky park with wild-growing urban nature, a pathway network, and comfortable seating areas. Right in the middle of one of the capital’s busiest intersections, 1:1 Landscape and […]]]> https://landezine.com/ikea-copenhagen-by-11-landskab/feed/ 0 Tscherningshuset by 1:1 Landskab https://landezine.com/tscherningshuset-by-11-landskab/ https://landezine.com/tscherningshuset-by-11-landskab/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:15:10 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112277 From mink cages to insect hotels: Tscherning gets a beautiful new arrival in recycled materials 1:1 Landscape has designed Tscherninghuset’s new arrival area in old materials. The paving is a mix of different granite tiles, recycled brick and a cover that was already at the company. The entrance is marked by granite tiles laid in […]]]> https://landezine.com/tscherningshuset-by-11-landskab/feed/ 0 Michigan Chaise Longue Wins Design Prize for Modern Furniture + Lighting https://landezine.com/area-recommendation-michigan-chaise-longue/ https://landezine.com/area-recommendation-michigan-chaise-longue/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:57:34 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112134 In 1949, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) organized the “Prize Design for Modern Furniture & Lightning”, exhibiting the most outstanding examples of the furniture industry, stimulating production by manufacturers for the mass market. Seven decades later, Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum have revived this historic event. And we’re proud to have won […]]]> https://landezine.com/area-recommendation-michigan-chaise-longue/feed/ 0 Garden and Metaphor – Essays on the Essence of the Garden https://landezine.com/garden-and-metaphor-essays-on-the-essence-of-the-garden/ https://landezine.com/garden-and-metaphor-essays-on-the-essence-of-the-garden/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:22:15 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112104 Dušan Ogrin (1929-2019) was the pioneer of Slovenian landscape architecture. In 1972, he founded the Landscape Architecture programme at the University of Ljubljana. His seminal work The World Heritage of Gardens was published in 1993, so it was not too far-fetched to dedicate a book in his memory to the topic of gardens. The editors […]]]> https://landezine.com/garden-and-metaphor-essays-on-the-essence-of-the-garden/feed/ 0 Office profile: MBYland https://landezine.com/office-profile-mbyland/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:43:39 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=56029 MBYland combines classic landscape architecture with a creative approach to urban design. The landscape architecture practice was established by Mette Bruun Yde in 2016 and is based in Aarhus, Denmark. The diverse portfolio includes urban furniture, public spaces for residential and educational buildings and city plan reports, the scale ranging from gardens, playscapes and pocket parks […]]]> 22 November / Runway Design Competition, Toronto, CA https://landezine.com/22-november-runway-design-competition-toronto-ca/ https://landezine.com/22-november-runway-design-competition-toronto-ca/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:41:23 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112109 Northcrest Developments has launched a global design competition to transform a 2-km decommissioned runway at the former Downsview Airport in Toronto into a vibrant pedestrian corridor. The competition aims to make the runway a key feature of the future 370-acre community, connecting seven neighborhoods with public spaces, amenities, and recreational areas for 55,000 residents and […]]]> https://landezine.com/22-november-runway-design-competition-toronto-ca/feed/ 0 Lausanne Jardins 2024 https://landezine.com/lausanne-jardins-2024/ https://landezine.com/lausanne-jardins-2024/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:59:17 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111845 Rhys Williams is the program director for landscape architecture at the University of Technology Sydney. Rhys visited the experimental garden festival in Switzerland, Lausanne Jardins. Here is his take on the context and a selection of exhibited projects. ]]> https://landezine.com/lausanne-jardins-2024/feed/ 0 Outline: The Light Column Redefined https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-outline-the-light-column-redefined/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-outline-the-light-column-redefined/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:20:58 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112064 Expertly fulfilling multiple roles as a pedestrian luminaire, a wayfinding element and an elegant architectural detail, Outline redefines the way the familiar light column can perform in urban settings. The new lighting family by Landscape Forms includes unlit bollards and luminaires at 12’, 10′ and 4’ heights, each with a selection of distribution options and […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-outline-the-light-column-redefined/feed/ 0 UBCI-90 / UBC-90 https://landezine.com/victor-stanley-outdoor-furniture-benches-ubci-90-ubc-90/ https://landezine.com/victor-stanley-outdoor-furniture-benches-ubci-90-ubc-90/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:59:57 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112045 Explore infinite design potential with our new UBCI-90 (inside-facing), and UBC-90 (outside-facing) curved benches in our Unity collection. Introducing our new custom curved benches, designed to inspire creativity in transforming outdoor spaces. Featuring recycled plastic or wood slats on a recycled steel frame, these benches provide the perfect components for crafting innovative designs. Straight and […]]]> https://landezine.com/victor-stanley-outdoor-furniture-benches-ubci-90-ubc-90/feed/ 0 Sedersi Una Café Chair https://landezine.com/victor-stanley-outdoor-furniture-sedersi-una-cafe-chair/ https://landezine.com/victor-stanley-outdoor-furniture-sedersi-una-cafe-chair/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:52:55 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112036 Providing strength rarely found in lightweight seating, our new Sedersi Una café chair in our Milan collection is perfect for dining alfresco on the roof terrace or along the avenue. The collection is designed to suit changing needs with stackable chairs, and freestanding or permanent mount tables. Chairs available with or without arms and in perforated […]]]> https://landezine.com/victor-stanley-outdoor-furniture-sedersi-una-cafe-chair/feed/ 0 Scenic https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-scenic/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-scenic/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:36:05 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=112020 Scenic is the next-generation adaptive structure system with a versatile, modern style and endless flexibility to transform outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional destinations. Modular, scalable and with a wide range of configurable options, it simplifies the creation of tailored settings that enhance everyday life outdoors. See a broad range of Scenic layout ideas and applications […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-scenic/feed/ 0 Contour https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-table-contour/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-table-contour/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:30:34 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111991 Designed By Ignacio Ciocchini The Contour line of tables is an embodiment of beauty, durability and true inclusivity in the design of outdoor space. A system of modular, mutually compatible tabletops, legs and pedestal bases, it creates a range of solutions that can comply with existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design without […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-table-contour/feed/ 0 Booth https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-bench-booth/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-bench-booth/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:18:55 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111962 Booth is designed to create interaction spaces that are fresh yet familiar, taking the warmth, comfort and intimacy of a widely enjoyed indoor seating experience and reimagining it for the outdoors. It’s a social design and familiar typology, intended to define spaces that bring people together and encourage closeness and quality conversation. Product Homepage]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-bench-booth/feed/ 0 2024 ASLA Professional Awards Winners https://landezine.com/2024-asla-professional-awards-winners/ https://landezine.com/2024-asla-professional-awards-winners/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:56:59 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111929 The ASLA Awards celebrate excellence in landscape architecture, recognizing outstanding projects across categories like General Design, Residential Design, Urban Design, and more. These awards highlight innovative and sustainable projects that improve the quality of life, promote ecological resilience, and address pressing societal challenges. The awards are judged by a distinguished jury of professionals in the […]]]> https://landezine.com/2024-asla-professional-awards-winners/feed/ 0 Obregia Bridge, Bucharest https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-obregia-bridge-bucharest/ https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-obregia-bridge-bucharest/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:48:56 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111913 In November 2023, the Obregia Bridge, nicknamed Vortex due to its geometry and light effects designed to recreate a vortex, was inaugurated by the mayor of District 4 in Bucharest. In 2021, the Bucharest municipality commissioned Metalco to design an architectural structure to be placed above the overpass project located at the intersection of Alexandru […]]]> https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-obregia-bridge-bucharest/feed/ 0 Office Profile: Cracknell https://landezine.com/office-profile-cracknell/ https://landezine.com/office-profile-cracknell/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:37:43 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108457 Originating from the UK, Cracknell is one of the world’s largest independent landscape architecture, urban design and masterplanning practices, operating throughout the MENA region, Europe and Asia. Our work ranges from world-famous iconic landmarks to sensitive cultural heritage sites, destination retail districts, branded hospitality and tourism projects, urban public realm and open space and residential […]]]> https://landezine.com/office-profile-cracknell/feed/ 0 Book Tips — Gary Hilderbrand https://landezine.com/book-tips-gary-hilderbrand/ https://landezine.com/book-tips-gary-hilderbrand/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:47:13 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111820 We asked Gary Hilderbrand (Reed Hilderbrand, Harvard GSD) to suggest three books that are relevant to landscape architects and should be more known in the profession. Here is his proposal: _ 1. The Life of Plants: A Metaphysics of Mixture by Emanuele Coccia / Polity, 2018 This is a book that you just have to […]]]> https://landezine.com/book-tips-gary-hilderbrand/feed/ 0 Modalities—Modulations—Models: Openfabric https://landezine.com/modalities-modulations-models-openfabric/ https://landezine.com/modalities-modulations-models-openfabric/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:14:12 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111788 In this new series, we wish to highlight the value of models in the widest possible sense, from images to physical representations to diagrams … It’s about models, and modalities and modulations that formed them. It investigates the role of abstraction in representation, how all sorts of models serve as a communication device and also […]]]> https://landezine.com/modalities-modulations-models-openfabric/feed/ 0 First Porsche Charging Station in Bingen, Germany https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology-recommendation-porsche-charging-station/ https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology-recommendation-porsche-charging-station/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:16:52 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111860 Highlighted by ADO Lights LED Lightlines Porsche has embarked on an ambitious project to develop exclusive electric charging stations for its electric vehicle owners. The lighting design for the inaugural station in Bingen am Rhein was conceptualized by the renowned a g Licht from Cologne. As a premier manufacturer of bespoke luminaires, ADO Lights played a key role in bringing this vision to life, […]]]> https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology-recommendation-porsche-charging-station/feed/ 0 Job: Landscape Architect at DSDHA in London, UK https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-at-dsdha-in-london-uk/ https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-at-dsdha-in-london-uk/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:33:35 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108665 DSDHA is looking for a landscape architect to join its growing London-based office. DSDHA is founded on a persistent search for new forms of beauty, through active design, researchand agency, with an ethos that “the City is our Client”. Our work challenges preconceptions byblurring the boundaries between landscape and architecture, art and urbanism, intimacy andinfrastructure. […]]]> https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-at-dsdha-in-london-uk/feed/ 0 Job: Senior Landscape Architect at DSDHA in London, UK https://landezine.com/job-senior-landscape-architect-at-dsdha-in-london-uk/ https://landezine.com/job-senior-landscape-architect-at-dsdha-in-london-uk/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:33:13 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108674 DSDHA is looking for a landscape architect to join its growing London-based office. DSDHA is founded on a persistent search for new forms of beauty, through active design, research and agency, with an ethos that “the City is our Client”. Our work challenges preconceptions by blurring the boundaries between landscape and architecture, art and urbanism, […]]]> https://landezine.com/job-senior-landscape-architect-at-dsdha-in-london-uk/feed/ 0 Job: Internships at Sempervirens Landscapers in Paris, FR https://landezine.com/job-internships-at-sempervirens-landscapers-in-paris-fr/ https://landezine.com/job-internships-at-sempervirens-landscapers-in-paris-fr/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:25:31 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111787 Job description Sempervirens Landscapers is an international landscape and urban planning agency based in Paris. Insta: SempervirenslandscapersWebsite: sempervirens.fr Sempervirens creates prestigious projects in France and abroad. We work on developing projects with a strong focus on innovation in plant engineering, urban projects, and gardens, both in France and internationally. We currently have numerous major projects […]]]> https://landezine.com/job-internships-at-sempervirens-landscapers-in-paris-fr/feed/ 0 The Harm of Harmonising https://landezine.com/the-harm-of-harmonising/ https://landezine.com/the-harm-of-harmonising/#comments Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:23:50 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111731 As we confront the growing ecological crisis, it becomes increasingly difficult to argue that harmonious aesthetics, designed primarily for pleasure and ease, are always the most effective mode of expression. Perhaps there is space to question whether ecological efforts demand a different aesthetic attitude, one less fixated on traditional notions of balance and spatial conformity and more open to dissensus and confrontation.]]> https://landezine.com/the-harm-of-harmonising/feed/ 3 31 October / Abundance Talks: Invasive Building https://landezine.com/31-october-abundance-talks-invasive-building/ https://landezine.com/31-october-abundance-talks-invasive-building/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:31:51 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111713 You are invited to attend the Abundance Talks at the Columbia GSAPP in person or online on October 31st at 12 p.m. EST. The talk includes speakers Manu Karuka (Barnard) and Adrian Anagnost (Tulane) who will address how is nature portrayed as suitable for conquest? These two talks illustrate how the distribution of abundance—as a […]]]> https://landezine.com/31-october-abundance-talks-invasive-building/feed/ 0 Skaistakalnis Park by PUPA https://landezine.com/skaistakalnis-park-by-pupa/ https://landezine.com/skaistakalnis-park-by-pupa/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:15:46 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111364 Revitalizing Panevėžys’ Oldest Green Space Skaistakalnis Park is the oldest park in Panevėžys, Lithuania. Set in a scenic landscape along the bend of the Nevežis River, the park features hilly, wooded areas, small streams, and ponds. The architectural team “PUPA / Life Over Space” redesigned the park to enhance its beauty and accessibility. New bridges […]]]> https://landezine.com/skaistakalnis-park-by-pupa/feed/ 0 Senvagė Park in Panevėžys by PUPA https://landezine.com/senvage-park-in-panevezys-by-pupa/ https://landezine.com/senvage-park-in-panevezys-by-pupa/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:15:44 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111337 A City Landmark of Urban Renewal Senvagė Park, located in the old town of Panevėžys, Lithuania, underwent a major renovation in 2022, transforming it into one of the city’s key landmarks. The red brick loop path around the pond has become the most popular spot for recreational walks, while new piers, bridges, and wooden terraces […]]]> https://landezine.com/senvage-park-in-panevezys-by-pupa/feed/ 0 The Transformation of Oak Grove Park in Klaipėda by PUPA https://landezine.com/the-transformation-of-oak-grove-park-in-klaipeda-by-pupa/ https://landezine.com/the-transformation-of-oak-grove-park-in-klaipeda-by-pupa/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:15:40 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111312 Revitalizing Communities Oak Grove Park is located in the heart of a modernist housing neighborhood in Klaipėda, Lithuania. Revitalized in 2021, the park has become a beloved spot for locals. It offers two distinct zones: one for active leisure, with sports areas, exercise facilities, and playgrounds, and another for quiet relaxation, where people can read […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-transformation-of-oak-grove-park-in-klaipeda-by-pupa/feed/ 0 Vaidila Square by PUPA https://landezine.com/vaidila-square-by-pupa/ https://landezine.com/vaidila-square-by-pupa/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:15:37 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111275 Merging New Design with Modernist Heritage Vaidila Square was originally designed in the 1970s as the heart of a modernist housing estate. However, over the decades, it fell into disrepair and became dominated by parked cars. In 2021, the square was redesigned, once again becoming a vibrant urban center. The Vaidila Square complex, along with […]]]> https://landezine.com/vaidila-square-by-pupa/feed/ 0 Sara Eichner: On Public, and Data through Design https://landezine.com/sara-eichner-on-public-and-data-through-design/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:33:43 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111401 Sara Eichner is a visual artist and designer with a keen interest in data visualisations and cartography. She works with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and programming languages like Python and uses design software to translate data into comprehensible visual stories. Her work is people-centred and she often uses data to represent less-heard voices. Eichner is […]]]> Parco at Fornuddens School: Enhancing Learning and Play in the Park https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-parco-at-fornuddens-school/ https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-parco-at-fornuddens-school/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:50:02 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111658 Fornuddens School, near Stockholm, is a modern educational space where architecture and nature meet. The schoolyard is furnished with Nola’s Parco furniture series, fostering creativity, social interaction, and active learning in the outdoor environment. Parco’s versatility and design help create inviting spaces for both play and learning. Fornuddens School, nestled in the heart of the green […]]]> https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-parco-at-fornuddens-school/feed/ 0 Torghatten by Østengen & Bergo AS https://landezine.com/torghatten-by-ostengen-bergo-as/ https://landezine.com/torghatten-by-ostengen-bergo-as/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:40:14 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111558 Torghatten is a striking natural attraction situated along the Helgeland coast in northern Norway. This geological marvel was formed during the Ice Age when ice and water eroded the mountain, creating a distinctive hole. The hole measures 160 meters in depth, 20 meters in width, and 35 meters in height, making it a unique and […]]]> https://landezine.com/torghatten-by-ostengen-bergo-as/feed/ 0 Job: Landscape Architect at Cracknell in Lugano, CH https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-at-cracknell-in-lugano-ch/ https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-at-cracknell-in-lugano-ch/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:33:43 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111167 We are looking to hire talented, creative, dynamic, and experienced Landscape Architects to join our new Cracknell Europe Office, located in Lugano, Switzerland. This is a design focused role. The ideal candidates will have a portfolio that demonstrates creative design flair. The role will involve 3D digital design development and given the company’s design process, […]]]> https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-at-cracknell-in-lugano-ch/feed/ 0 Job: Senior Landscape Architect at Cracknell in Lugano, CH https://landezine.com/job-senior-landscape-architect-at-cracknell-in-lugano-ch/ https://landezine.com/job-senior-landscape-architect-at-cracknell-in-lugano-ch/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:26:41 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111169 We are looking for talented, creative, dynamic and experienced Senior Landscape Architects to join our new Cracknell Europe Office, located in Lugano, Switzerland. The role will be responsible for interacting with a multi-disciplinary project team to deliver a number of landscape architecture projects under the direct guidance of senior staff. Primary Activities: – Manage multiple […]]]> https://landezine.com/job-senior-landscape-architect-at-cracknell-in-lugano-ch/feed/ 0 Tree Benches: The Perfect Combination of Nature and Comfort in Public Spaces https://landezine.com/grijsen-recommendation-tree-benches-the-perfect-combination-of-nature/ https://landezine.com/grijsen-recommendation-tree-benches-the-perfect-combination-of-nature/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:34:51 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111458 In an era where cities are becoming increasingly crowded and green spaces are scarce, Grijsen‘s tree benches offer a solution for creating pleasant gathering spots, under the natural shade of a tree. These seating elements contribute to a public space that appeals to city dwellers and visitors. Designed for Comfort and Durability Tree benches are […]]]> https://landezine.com/grijsen-recommendation-tree-benches-the-perfect-combination-of-nature/feed/ 0 Tropical Forest versus Mies van der Rohe by Caio Reisewitz https://landezine.com/tropical-forest-versus-mies-van-der-rohe-by-caio-reisewitz/ https://landezine.com/tropical-forest-versus-mies-van-der-rohe-by-caio-reisewitz/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:30:07 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111176 Caio Reisewitz has created an artistic intervention in the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, titled “Suspendre el Cel”. To Suspend the Sky is the artist’s reference to activists shamans Davi Kopenawa and Ailton Krenak, alluding to Indigenous practices and beliefs of Amazonian people that the earth is made out of the sky, so the sky […]]]> https://landezine.com/tropical-forest-versus-mies-van-der-rohe-by-caio-reisewitz/feed/ 0 8 November / NSL Collquium Open Call: Beyond Maintenance https://landezine.com/8-november-nsl-collquium-open-call-beyond-maintenance/ https://landezine.com/8-november-nsl-collquium-open-call-beyond-maintenance/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:43:37 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111308 The 2025 Colloquium by Network City and Landscape, NSL, titled “Beyond Maintenance: Responsive Practices for Changing Landscapes,” will be held at ETH Zürich from February 26-28, 2025, under the invitation of Prof. Teresa Galí-Izard. The event aims to explore the integration of landscape design and maintenance in response to evolving environmental and social challenges. With […]]]> https://landezine.com/8-november-nsl-collquium-open-call-beyond-maintenance/feed/ 0 17-18 October / IFLA Europe GA in Budapest, HU https://landezine.com/17-18-october-ifla-europe-ga-in-budapest-hu/ https://landezine.com/17-18-october-ifla-europe-ga-in-budapest-hu/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:29:35 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111302 35th IFLA Europe Regional Conference, themed PLAN[E]TSCAPE, will be hosted in Budapest by the Hungarian Association of Landscape Architects. The conference will focus on the role of landscape architecture in tackling environmental challenges through innovative design and sustainable plant use. As a key gathering for European landscape professionals, the conference will explore the profession’s potential […]]]> https://landezine.com/17-18-october-ifla-europe-ga-in-budapest-hu/feed/ 0 Office Profile: Practice Landscape https://landezine.com/office-profile-practice-landscape/ https://landezine.com/office-profile-practice-landscape/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:07:55 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110444 Practice Landscape works with the living environment as designers, researchers, and gardeners. Our work encompasses a range of scales and landscape types, from regional landscape adaptations to large public parks, to intimate gardens and private landscapes. Practice Landscape was started in 2006 by Rosetta S. Elkin and has prioritized garden-making, public exhibition, open access publishing, and horticultural research for nearly two decades. […]]]> https://landezine.com/office-profile-practice-landscape/feed/ 0 Moment Catenary Light https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-catenary-light/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-catenary-light/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:04:36 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111248 Moment catenary light infuses urban spaces with vibrant, sculptural lighting. Suspended by wire, its minimalist design adds a dynamic element to walkways, alleys, and pass-throughs. The system’s adaptability to various heights and configurations ensures optimal lighting while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive profile that enhances both modern and historical environments. Designed By Yonoh Creative Studio Product Homepage]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-catenary-light/feed/ 0 Sycamore at Northgate Park Hospital Sets a New Standard for Mental Health Facility Design https://landezine.com/streetlife-recommendation-sycamore-at-northgate-park-hospital/ https://landezine.com/streetlife-recommendation-sycamore-at-northgate-park-hospital/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:44:53 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111261 At the heart of the £60m redevelopment of Northgate Park Hospital in Morpeth (UK), Sycamore is a new medium-security hospital prioritising patient wellbeing. It offers a wide variety of welcoming indoor and outdoor settings for relaxation and activity, relieving boredom and addressing the risk of challenging behaviours and poor physical health. These settings are enriched […]]]> https://landezine.com/streetlife-recommendation-sycamore-at-northgate-park-hospital/feed/ 0 Moment Wall Mount Light https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-wall-mount-light/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-wall-mount-light/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:09:54 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111239 Moment’s wall mount delivers subtle, stylish illumination to building facades and building-adjacent spaces. Its minimalist design incorporates hidden fasteners to maintain a smooth and modern look while providing effective light distribution. The wall-mounted option is ideal for applications where placing a pole is not practical, yet the design and performance of Moment is desired. Moment […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-wall-mount-light/feed/ 0 Moment Accent Light https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-accent-light/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-accent-light/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:58:52 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111210 Moment accent light merges sleek modernism with robust functionality. Designed for precision, the Moment accent light is adjustable and can tilt up to 50 degrees and lock in 10-degree increments, making it ideal for illuminating specific areas in a variety of contemporary and classic settings. Lens heights at 12, 14, 16, 20, and 25 feet […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-accent-light/feed/ 0 Moment Area Light https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-area-light/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-area-light/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:05:27 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111189 Moment area light merges sleek modernism with robust functionality. The modern geometry of the luminaires themselves embody innovations in design, performance, and visual experience, with distribution, color temperature, and output available in multiple configurations. Lens heights at 12, 14, 16, 20, and 25 feet provide maximum flexibility, with the mounted luminaries offered in single, back-to-back, […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-moment-area-light/feed/ 0 Cracknell Opens new European Studio in Switzerland https://landezine.com/cracknell-opens-new-european-studio-in-switzerland/ https://landezine.com/cracknell-opens-new-european-studio-in-switzerland/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:43:45 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111175 Renowned landscape architecture practice Cracknell has opened a seventh international design studio in the picturesque cultural lakeside city of Lugano, Switzerland as they continue to develop and expand their world-class service within Europe. Headed Up by Design Director Alessandro Ponchio The new ‘Cracknell Europe’ studio will be headed up by Italian-born Design Director Alessandro Ponchio. […]]]> https://landezine.com/cracknell-opens-new-european-studio-in-switzerland/feed/ 0 Al Ittihad Park by Cracknell https://landezine.com/al-ittihad-park-by-cracknell/ https://landezine.com/al-ittihad-park-by-cracknell/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:38:33 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111008 Al Ittihad Park, on Palm Jumeirah, is a 5.5ha wadi landscape along the ‘spine’ of Dubai’s Palm. Working with a largely inaccessible, ‘redundant’ 45m wide linear space beneath the monorail that runs along the ‘spine’ & between two rows of high rise mixed use buildings, Cracknell proposed a landscape solution to activate the space, providing […]]]> https://landezine.com/al-ittihad-park-by-cracknell/feed/ 0 Hudayriyat Mar Vista Sports Village + Walk of Life by Cracknell https://landezine.com/hudayriyat-mar-vista-sports-village-walk-of-life-by-cracknell/ https://landezine.com/hudayriyat-mar-vista-sports-village-walk-of-life-by-cracknell/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:38:15 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111047 The Hudayriyat Mar Vista project merges sports, leisure, dining, and heritage exploration on an island site once home to Arabian pearl divers. The landscape-led attraction offers a captivating, immersive and relaxing experience against a backdrop of tranquil sea views out to the Arabian Gulf. Split into three areas, the site is geared towards young adults […]]]> https://landezine.com/hudayriyat-mar-vista-sports-village-walk-of-life-by-cracknell/feed/ 0 Al Seef Waterfront by Cracknell https://landezine.com/al-seef-waterfront-by-cracknell/ https://landezine.com/al-seef-waterfront-by-cracknell/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:38:07 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111023 Al Seef is an iconic cultural waterfront destination that expresses both heritage revival and contemporary urban growth. Located along Dubai Creek in the historic heart of the city, the restored 1.6 km stretch pays tribute to the metropolis’s maritime heritage and multi-cultural modern identity. Following partial demolition in the 1980’s and a successful campaign to […]]]> https://landezine.com/al-seef-waterfront-by-cracknell/feed/ 0 Zabeel Park by Cracknell https://landezine.com/zabeel-park-by-cracknell/ https://landezine.com/zabeel-park-by-cracknell/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:37:50 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111080 ‘We love this park because it represents the essence of Dubai: you will see all the different cultures mingling together in harmony.’ Diana M, Dubai, UAE on Trip Advisor This vast public park in the gardenesque Zabeel District is Dubai’s largest and is popular with diverse groups of families, couples, and young people. Shaded by […]]]> https://landezine.com/zabeel-park-by-cracknell/feed/ 0 Sheikha Fatima Park by Cracknell https://landezine.com/sheikha-fatima-park-by-cracknell/ https://landezine.com/sheikha-fatima-park-by-cracknell/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:37:30 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111069 Sheikha Fatima Park is an urban park in the heart of Abu Dhabi with a focus on active lifestyles and sport, supporting the core tenets of the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. Located within the cultural Khalidiya District near the Corniche beach, it offers visitors a holistic approach to well-being with many facilities for healthy living […]]]> https://landezine.com/sheikha-fatima-park-by-cracknell/feed/ 0 Climate Courtyard by MBYland https://landezine.com/climate-courtyard-by-mbyland/ https://landezine.com/climate-courtyard-by-mbyland/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:09:44 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=111098 Climate Courtyard Copenhagen is part of Copenhagen’s first climate-resilient neighbourhood adapted to climate change. The aim is to equip the area to withstand the large volumes of rain we have experienced in the torrential downpours that have occurred in recent years. In the climate-resilient neighbourhood we have developed methods and expertise to be used when […]]]> https://landezine.com/climate-courtyard-by-mbyland/feed/ 0 Can the Right to Landscape Bridge Socio-Environmental Challenges? https://landezine.com/laura-menatti-can-the-right-to-landscape-bridge-socio-environmental-challenges/ https://landezine.com/laura-menatti-can-the-right-to-landscape-bridge-socio-environmental-challenges/#comments Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:55:31 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110831 In the current debate about climate change and its disruptive effects on the health of people and ecosystems, the reclamation of the ‘right to the environment’ has gained momentum, both in theoretical accounts and in legal documents. Yet, it is useful to make a first distinction between the right to the environment and the right of the environment.]]> https://landezine.com/laura-menatti-can-the-right-to-landscape-bridge-socio-environmental-challenges/feed/ 1 Usue Ruiz Arana: Urban Soundscapes and Design through Listening https://landezine.com/urban-soundscapes-and-design-through-listening/ https://landezine.com/urban-soundscapes-and-design-through-listening/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:47:45 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110844 Landscape architects usually think of compact greenery as the sound buffer minimizing noise pollution but we rarely think about specifically designing with sound, acoustics of space and the soundscape present at the site of intervention. Especially in the art scene, the sonification of plants, microbes, underwater creatures and their otherwise unheard processes, gained special attention […]]]> https://landezine.com/urban-soundscapes-and-design-through-listening/feed/ 0 21 October / Open Call by Data Through Design: “Corpus: Bodies of Data” https://landezine.com/21-october-open-call-by-data-through-design-corpus-bodies-of-data/ https://landezine.com/21-october-open-call-by-data-through-design-corpus-bodies-of-data/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:23:43 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110998 Data Through Design invites you to participate in the annual exhibition where participants “creatively analyze, interpret and interrogate data made available in NYC’s Open Data Portal. With art’s capacity to capture the human experience, DxD surfaces hidden stories, disrupts widely accepted patterns, and questions claims to objectivity of data-driven narratives.” This 2025 theme is “Corpus: […]]]> https://landezine.com/21-october-open-call-by-data-through-design-corpus-bodies-of-data/feed/ 0 17–18 October / 1st Urban Greening Biennal in Porto, PT https://landezine.com/17-18-october-1st-urban-greening-biennal-in-porto-pt/ https://landezine.com/17-18-october-1st-urban-greening-biennal-in-porto-pt/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:45:43 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110959 The 1st Porto Urban Greening Biennial will address the current and future challenges of Urban Green Infrastructure installation and management – a key strategy to address the climate emergency and foster environmental justice, social cohesion, and integration.
 The theme of this first edition is Planting the Living City, which will be supported by the invited […]]]> https://landezine.com/17-18-october-1st-urban-greening-biennal-in-porto-pt/feed/ 0 Design Your Ideal Space—Block by Block https://landezine.com/maglin-recommendation-design-your-ideal-space/ https://landezine.com/maglin-recommendation-design-your-ideal-space/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:44:25 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110963 The Pixel Collection from Maglin Site Furniture is a modular seating system that serves as the ultimate toolkit for landscape architects and designers. Simple in form yet highly versatile in function, Pixel’s building blocks empower you to craft outdoor spaces that are as innovative as they are inviting. Offering unparalleled flexibility, the Pixel Collection allows […]]]> https://landezine.com/maglin-recommendation-design-your-ideal-space/feed/ 0 Urban Bubble
by MBYland https://landezine.com/urban-bubble-by-mbyland/ https://landezine.com/urban-bubble-by-mbyland/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:10:47 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110763 In connection with the renovation of an existing building in one of Aarhus’s charming old courtyards, the courtyard has been upgraded with new urban furniture, pavements, and bicycle parking. To create a cohesive space and inviting meeting point, custom urban furniture has been designed to encourage group gatherings and provide a space for those who […]]]> https://landezine.com/urban-bubble-by-mbyland/feed/ 0 20-21 September / International Meeting: Landscape Festival, Bergamo, IT https://landezine.com/20-21-september-international-meeting-landscape-festival-bergamo-it/ https://landezine.com/20-21-september-international-meeting-landscape-festival-bergamo-it/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:59:30 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110757 The 13th edition of the Landscape Festival, titled Facing the Crisis, organized by Arketipos, will be held at Teatro Sociale in Bergamo, Italy, and will be accompanied by the international meeting.The opening will be followed by speakers, including Catherine Mosbach, who designed this year’s exhibition garden. Speakers include practitioners from all over the globe, from […]]]> https://landezine.com/20-21-september-international-meeting-landscape-festival-bergamo-it/feed/ 0 Gary Hilderbrand: “The World Is Too Cacophonous, and I Think It’s in Our Power to Calm a Place” https://landezine.com/gary-hilderbrand-the-world-is-too-cacophonous-and-i-think-its-in-our-power-to-calm-a-place/ https://landezine.com/gary-hilderbrand-the-world-is-too-cacophonous-and-i-think-its-in-our-power-to-calm-a-place/#comments Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:01:52 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110536 Gary Hilderbrand has been teaching at Harvard Graduate School of Design since 1990 and is currently the Peter Louis Hornbeck Professor in Practice and Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture. He is also the founding principal of Reed Hilderbrand, a leading landscape architecture firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm was established in the […]]]> https://landezine.com/gary-hilderbrand-the-world-is-too-cacophonous-and-i-think-its-in-our-power-to-calm-a-place/feed/ 1 Williams Crossing by MVVA https://landezine.com/williams-crossing-by-mvva/ https://landezine.com/williams-crossing-by-mvva/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:38:17 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110723 Tulsa Celebrates the Opening of a New Landmark Pedestrian Bridge
over the Arkansas River The new Williams Crossing connects pedestrians and cyclists with the Gathering Place In September, 2024, Williams Crossing welcomed its first public users across the Arkansas River. As part of the City of Tulsa’s vision for the improved Zink Dam area, schlaich bergermann […]]]> https://landezine.com/williams-crossing-by-mvva/feed/ 0 Office Profile: LYTT Architecture https://landezine.com/office-profile-lytt/ https://landezine.com/office-profile-lytt/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:23:35 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108327 Embrace the location, process it, and shape the future. Every day, we work to create valuable living spaces and attractive urban areas that address societal issues. Our hearts beat for solutions that create value for future generations. Shaping lasting change LYTT work comprehensively in the field between nature and design and our projects range from […]]]> https://landezine.com/office-profile-lytt/feed/ 0 Korg Swing Sofa https://landezine.com/nola-outdoor-furniture-korg-swing-sofa/ https://landezine.com/nola-outdoor-furniture-korg-swing-sofa/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:40:10 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110682 In response to an increased demand for swing sofas, the popular Korg series by Thomas Bernstrand is now complemented with a much-anticipated swinging sofa as an addition to the existing collection. The swing sofa is suspended from two bars attached to a sturdy A-shaped steel frame that is bolted to the ground. The mesh in […]]]> https://landezine.com/nola-outdoor-furniture-korg-swing-sofa/feed/ 0 C. Th. Sørensen: 39 Unusual Gardens for an Ordinary House https://landezine.com/book-c-th-sorensen-39-unusual-gardens-for-an-ordinary-house/ https://landezine.com/book-c-th-sorensen-39-unusual-gardens-for-an-ordinary-house/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:54:21 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110626 The book by the legendary Danish landscape architect, Carl Theodor Sørensen (1893-1979), originally published in 1966, is for the first time published in English, with a foreword by Joost Emmerik and an Introduction by Lodewijk Wiegersma. Published by Blawdruk Publishers and Sonja Poll, the 39 Unusual Gardens for an Ordinary House is a landmark book […]]]> https://landezine.com/book-c-th-sorensen-39-unusual-gardens-for-an-ordinary-house/feed/ 2 Nature Park Amager by Lytt https://landezine.com/nature-park-amager-by-lytt/ https://landezine.com/nature-park-amager-by-lytt/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:45:08 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110569 Nature Park Amager is more than just a park. It’s a sanctuary where nature is the undisputed protagonist. The vision for the project has been to create a space that not only preserves but celebrates the natural landscape. This project aims to craft a park with a strong, unique identity, one that tells a compelling […]]]> https://landezine.com/nature-park-amager-by-lytt/feed/ 0 Troldhedestien by LYTT https://landezine.com/troldhedestien-by-lytt/ https://landezine.com/troldhedestien-by-lytt/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:44:47 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110600 Troldhedestien: From railway to recreation Troldhedestien, a picturesque nature trail stretching from the city of Kolding to the historic Dybvadbro Station, is a journey through both time and the diverse landscapes of Denmark. This trail, once a bustling railway line connecting Kolding with Troldhede in West Jutland, has been thoughtfully transformed into a recreational pathway […]]]> https://landezine.com/troldhedestien-by-lytt/feed/ 0 How to Grow a Shoreline by Practice Landscape https://landezine.com/how-to-grow-a-shoreline-by-practice-landscape/ https://landezine.com/how-to-grow-a-shoreline-by-practice-landscape/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:06:12 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110448 Adaptation in a Landscape of Retreat After a major storm event in December 2010 numerous residential lots along the shoreline transferred to municipal jurisdiction when landowners took initiative to retreat to higher ground. These lots are divided from the escarpment by Route 132, Québec’s longest highway, and a critical access route for a largely rural […]]]> https://landezine.com/how-to-grow-a-shoreline-by-practice-landscape/feed/ 0 Northwoods Garden by Practice Landscape https://landezine.com/northwoods-garden-by-practice-landscape/ https://landezine.com/northwoods-garden-by-practice-landscape/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:05:49 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110471 Northwoods Garden: Gathering Context in Collaboration Set beside a small lake 45 minutes from Duluth, Minnesota, the design is a pair of homes and garage buildings that create an open compound or exaggerated courtyard, resting on a high point that slopes gently towards a lakeshore on one side and a wet woodland on the other. […]]]> https://landezine.com/northwoods-garden-by-practice-landscape/feed/ 0 The Pond and the Meadow by Practice Landscape https://landezine.com/the-pond-and-the-meadow-by-practice-landscape/ https://landezine.com/the-pond-and-the-meadow-by-practice-landscape/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:03:48 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110488 Alongside a steep dirt road in the southern mountains of Vermont, The Pond and the Meadow is a family retreat, a series of sunny openings in the otherwise dense canopy. The primary residence sits at the top of the slope and the pond at the bottom, held in a small valley. For many years a […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-pond-and-the-meadow-by-practice-landscape/feed/ 0 31 October / LA+ Call for Abstracts on Memory https://landezine.com/31-october-la-call-for-abstracts-on-memory/ https://landezine.com/31-october-la-call-for-abstracts-on-memory/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:16:28 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110525 Interdisciplinary Journal of Landscape Architecture, LA+ is inviting for submissions from academics, writers, artists, critics, to contribute with a topic on MEMORY. Should you be interested, see more information following this link. “Landscape speaks by way of constant change, rooted in process and evolution – the marks of water along a shoreline, seasonal cycles of […]]]> https://landezine.com/31-october-la-call-for-abstracts-on-memory/feed/ 0 Job: Landscape Architect / Senior Designer at OKRA in Utrecht, NL https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-senior-designer-at-okra-in-utrecht-nl/ https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-senior-designer-at-okra-in-utrecht-nl/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:50:23 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110513 OKRA is looking for a French-speaking landscape architect / senior designer OKRA works at home and abroad on award-winning projects ranging from implementation designs to large-scale area visions. For a growing number of projects and tenders in France, OKRA is looking for a French-speaking senior designer. Would you like to work on challenging projects with […]]]> https://landezine.com/job-landscape-architect-senior-designer-at-okra-in-utrecht-nl/feed/ 0 Piazza Matteotti Public Gardens by Pool Landscape https://landezine.com/piazza-matteotti-public-gardens-by-pool-landscape/ https://landezine.com/piazza-matteotti-public-gardens-by-pool-landscape/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:05:27 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110411 The proposal for the requalification of Piazza Matteotti’s public gardens offered an opportunity to redesign a historic place from the early 1900s, which had been distorted by the stratification of subsequent interventions, and to restore a new identity to the gateway to Castiglion Fiorentino’s historic centre (Arezzo -Tuscany), providing citizens with a welcoming and vital […]]]> https://landezine.com/piazza-matteotti-public-gardens-by-pool-landscape/feed/ 0 The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts https://landezine.com/environment-for-revit-recommendation-the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/ https://landezine.com/environment-for-revit-recommendation-the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:31:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110207 How to combine Rhino & Revit® into a Landscape Architect’s Dream Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized construction, offering a collaborative, data-rich environment. Yet, many designers, particularly landscape architects, find the initial spark of creativity ignited in the free-form world of Rhino. This presents a challenge: translating conceptual designs into the structured realm of Revit. A […]]]> https://landezine.com/environment-for-revit-recommendation-the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/feed/ 0 Meelfabriek, Leiden by LOLA https://landezine.com/meelfabriek-leiden-by-lola/ https://landezine.com/meelfabriek-leiden-by-lola/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:13:22 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110389 For the landscape design of the public square and garden of De Meelfabriek, LOLA Landscape Architects worked closely with garden designer Piet Oudolf. Together they created a green oasis at the heart of the of the industrial heritage setting of De Meelfabriek, a landmark complex in the city of Leiden. The garden is a lush […]]]> https://landezine.com/meelfabriek-leiden-by-lola/feed/ 0 De Laat, Alkmaar by Bureau B+B https://landezine.com/de-laat-alkmaar-by-bureau-bb/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:50:59 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110364 The next significant step towards a greener city center of Alkmaar has been taken with the transformation of de Laat. In 2020, Bureau B+B launched a strategy for the greening of the historic inner city center of Alkmaar. Besides a future perspective on the historic Bolwerkparks (old defence bastions) and greening the many shopping streets […]]]> Tench Reserve, Nepean River Parklands by CONTEXT https://landezine.com/tench-reserve-nepean-river-parklands-by-context/ https://landezine.com/tench-reserve-nepean-river-parklands-by-context/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:51:24 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110326 Tench Reserve – Parks for People, won the 2024 NSW AILA Landscape Architecture Award for Parks & Open Space. Situated along the picturesque banks of the Nepean River, Tench Reserve stands as a testament to excellence in park design, community engagement, and sustainable development. Part of the NSW Government’s Parks for People program, this transformative […]]]> https://landezine.com/tench-reserve-nepean-river-parklands-by-context/feed/ 0 Catharijnesingel by OKRA https://landezine.com/catharijnesingel-by-okra/ https://landezine.com/catharijnesingel-by-okra/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:50:43 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109638 A climate-adaptive backbone for the centre of UtrechtRestoration of the historic canal, envisioned as a catalyst for a healthy city In the 20th century Catharijnesingel became Catharijnebaan: an unattractive urban highway dominated by asphalt and concrete. When offered the chance to revert that development, we took the opportunity to push the idea further to its […]]]> https://landezine.com/catharijnesingel-by-okra/feed/ 0 Marina Park by OKRA https://landezine.com/marina-park-by-okra/ https://landezine.com/marina-park-by-okra/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:50:16 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109658 A dialogue between River and City Marina Park in Cork embodies many facets of the city. It fulfils the long-standing promise of creating a regional park to the east of the city. Like many former industrial cities, Cork has significant decommissioned industrial areas along the river, adjacent to its city centre. Today, these areas present […]]]> https://landezine.com/marina-park-by-okra/feed/ 0 Cadzand Maritime by OKRA https://landezine.com/cadzand-maritime-by-okra/ https://landezine.com/cadzand-maritime-by-okra/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:49:48 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109678 Seaside Resort of the 21st Century OKRA has developed a long-term vision for Cadzand-Bad in which coastal safety goes hand in hand with a quality boost for the coastal town. The coast is constantly changing, especially in the dynamic delta of the South-West Netherlands. Rising sea levels and the high demands on coastal safety call […]]]> https://landezine.com/cadzand-maritime-by-okra/feed/ 0 Former Deportation Station Bobigny by OKRA https://landezine.com/former-deportation-station-bobigny-by-okra/ https://landezine.com/former-deportation-station-bobigny-by-okra/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:49:05 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109613 Memory in the CityA new memorial park revealing the history of the Deportation of Jews from FranceIn Bobigny, the landscape has been given a role as a narrator and curator of the history of the place. The complex layered history is depicted in a layered way similarly to what one would find in a memorial […]]]> https://landezine.com/former-deportation-station-bobigny-by-okra/feed/ 0 OKRA wins Popular Vote Best Landscape Design Firm at the Annual A+Awards 2024 https://landezine.com/okra-wins-popular-vote-best-landscape-design-firm-at-the-annual-aawards/ https://landezine.com/okra-wins-popular-vote-best-landscape-design-firm-at-the-annual-aawards/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:46:20 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110300 At the Annual A+Awards, Dutch landscape architecture company OKRA has won the Popular Vote for Best Landscape Design Firm. The award reflects the specific design approach of OKRA, which is aimed at providing resilient foundations fostering meaningful daily lives of people across the globe. The internationally oriented firm works worldwide on solutions for healthy climate-proof […]]]> https://landezine.com/okra-wins-popular-vote-best-landscape-design-firm-at-the-annual-aawards/feed/ 0 Housing Cooperative Lyse-Lotte by Studio Céline Baumann https://landezine.com/housing-cooperative-lyse-lotte-by-studio-celine-baumann/ https://landezine.com/housing-cooperative-lyse-lotte-by-studio-celine-baumann/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:49:17 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110271 Lyse Lotte is a freestanding volume within the residential precinct combining seventeen housing units with shared terrace, winter garden and guesthouse on the rooftop. The open spaces are shaped around differentiated areas connecting the site to its surrounding with a terrace along the new pedestrian lane, an entrance area and a south-oriented garden. The open […]]]> https://landezine.com/housing-cooperative-lyse-lotte-by-studio-celine-baumann/feed/ 0 The Croft Garden by Practice Landscape https://landezine.com/the-croft-garden-by-practice-landscape/ https://landezine.com/the-croft-garden-by-practice-landscape/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:09:28 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110237 The term croft refers to a small agricultural unit, usually an enclosed field, and is part of a tradition in which gardening plays an essential role. The Croft Garden centers and champions manifold species through horticulture amid a sea of single-crop rotation fields, by transforming a pole-barn into a walled garden. The walls of the […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-croft-garden-by-practice-landscape/feed/ 0 Cora https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-cora-table/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-cora-table/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:28:57 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110179 Cora is a line of curvilinear, low-to-the-ground tables whose forms are graphic, distinctly organic, and offer the ability to nest, stack and layer in visually compelling ways. The family includes a large 10.5” high table, a medium 12.5” high table, and a small 14” high table. 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Product Homepage]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-monterey-club-chair/feed/ 0 Tepoztlan Spa by PAAR Taller https://landezine.com/tepoztlan-spa-by-paar-taller/ https://landezine.com/tepoztlan-spa-by-paar-taller/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:29:25 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110106 When we are thinking in built spaces where human can cohabitate with the nature, we believe in the compromise that we have with the environment, this project still being an example where we are looking for to not hinder the natural dynamics to the greatest extent possible. To build landscapes that let the connection among […]]]> https://landezine.com/tepoztlan-spa-by-paar-taller/feed/ 0 Still Alive by Wagon https://landezine.com/still-alive-by-wagon/ https://landezine.com/still-alive-by-wagon/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:07:44 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=101405 Today, we do not have other options than changing our attitude and habits in building cities. The waste from our cities should be seen as a resource in the making of the contemporary city. Still Alive proposes to present an aesthetic garden, using only materials from urban demolition. Waste from the city is used to […]]]> https://landezine.com/still-alive-by-wagon/feed/ 0 Darling Harbour Playground by ASPECT https://landezine.com/darling-harbour-playground-by-aspect-studios/ https://landezine.com/darling-harbour-playground-by-aspect-studios/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:05:34 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=110068 Waterfront playground a cornerstone in transformation of Darling Harbour A new playground and expanded public realm adjacent to The Ribbon building in Sydney is a key piece in the greater project of repairing the urban fabric of Darling Harbour and reconnecting central Sydney to its iconic waterfront, with an exciting, freely accessible destination for children […]]]> https://landezine.com/darling-harbour-playground-by-aspect-studios/feed/ 0 Korys Rooftop Garden by Denis Dujardin https://landezine.com/korys-rooftop-garden-by-denis-dujardin/ https://landezine.com/korys-rooftop-garden-by-denis-dujardin/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:28:59 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109969 Roof gardens are becoming an increasingly important issue in urban developments worldwide. This is due to the densification of cities and the complexity of intertwined infrastructure and different functions. They are also a response to the increasing hardening and petrifaction of cities. It is well known that greenery has a cooling effect and that roof […]]]> https://landezine.com/korys-rooftop-garden-by-denis-dujardin/feed/ 0 Bring Ideas to Life with Enscape 4.1 https://landezine.com/enscape-recommendation-bring-ideas-to-life-with-enscape-4-1/ https://landezine.com/enscape-recommendation-bring-ideas-to-life-with-enscape-4-1/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:25:03 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109950 Enscape is a real-time visualization and virtual reality plugin popularly used by landscape architects, designers, and other AEC professionals. It is the only real-time solution that directly integrates with popular CAD and BIM applications. Its latest version, Enscape 4.1, lets you tap into your creativity and bring ideas to life with features such as AI […]]]> https://landezine.com/enscape-recommendation-bring-ideas-to-life-with-enscape-4-1/feed/ 0 Pico Playground by De Molfetta Strode https://landezine.com/pico-playground-by-de-molfetta-strode/ https://landezine.com/pico-playground-by-de-molfetta-strode/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:01:38 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109994 Pico Playground is located at the heart of a densely populated neighbourhood of Lugano, Switzerland. The project is the result of an initiative to renovate a series of neighbourhood parks making them more vibrant, inclusive and engaging play spaces. The playground was conceived as a landscape in miniature, bringing into the dense urban environment fragments […]]]> https://landezine.com/pico-playground-by-de-molfetta-strode/feed/ 0 Sculpting the Skyline: A Textile Marvel at Bellevue Park in Berlin https://landezine.com/mdt-tex-recommendation-sculpting-the-skyline/ https://landezine.com/mdt-tex-recommendation-sculpting-the-skyline/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:09:12 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109938 Amidst the lush landscape of Bellevue Park, a standout creation defined the Federal President’s Summer Festival in Berlin. Engineered by MDT-tex, leaders in bespoke sail structures, this unique tent spanned a generous space designed to support over 5,000 guests. Its flowing, organic shape fostered an inviting atmosphere that encouraged people to gather and connect, illustrating […]]]> https://landezine.com/mdt-tex-recommendation-sculpting-the-skyline/feed/ 0 30 October / Call for Ideas: Radicepura Garden Festival https://landezine.com/15-september-call-for-ideas-radicepura-garden-festival/ https://landezine.com/15-september-call-for-ideas-radicepura-garden-festival/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:30:53 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108572 Radicepura Garden Festival announces the Call for Ideas to participate in the fifth edition of the Biennale dedicated to garden design, which will have the topic Chaos (and) Order in the Garden from an idea of Antonio Perazzi, artistic director of the festival. The international call is open to students, landscape architects, agronomists, garden designers, […]]]> https://landezine.com/15-september-call-for-ideas-radicepura-garden-festival/feed/ 0 7-10 September / ECLAS Annual Conference https://landezine.com/7-10-september-eclas-annual-conference/ https://landezine.com/7-10-september-eclas-annual-conference/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:57:49 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109809 We invite you to register for the ECLAS conference titled Regenerative Landscapes. Designing the Transition. Keynote speakers are Alexandre Chemetoff, Dr. Rachel Lilley, Nathan Barlow, Dr. Sandra Groll and Gilles Doignon. More information is available on the ECLAS Conference website. “ECLAS 2024 will discuss the capacity of landscape as an approach and a method for […]]]> https://landezine.com/7-10-september-eclas-annual-conference/feed/ 0 TTC Timmler Technology https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology/ https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:17:37 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=73477 THE COMPANY TTC Timmler Technology specializes in lighting, airconditioning systems and homogeneous grid design. In collaboration with renowned architects and engineering offices, the medium-sized, family-owned company realizes discerning projects both inside and outside Germany. All the company’s products have a persuasive aesthetic appearance while also appealing to budget-conscious decision-makers. After all, TTC provides high-quality standard […]]]> https://landezine.com/ttc-timmler-technology/feed/ 0 BIM the Planting – More Than 3D https://landezine.com/environment-for-revit-recommendation-bim-the-planting-more-than-3d/ https://landezine.com/environment-for-revit-recommendation-bim-the-planting-more-than-3d/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:08:55 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109785 How Landscape Architects Can Leverage Data-Rich BIM Models For Better Planting Plans Are 3D models enough for today’s landscape architecture projects? The landscape architecture industry is experiencing a surge in BIM adoption. A key driver is the growing demand for data-rich projects. In recent years, we have seen how this need for more detailed plans […]]]> https://landezine.com/environment-for-revit-recommendation-bim-the-planting-more-than-3d/feed/ 0 Corolle: The Concrete Jungle Reimagined https://landezine.com/maglin-recommendaton-corolle-the-concrete-jungle-reimagined/ https://landezine.com/maglin-recommendaton-corolle-the-concrete-jungle-reimagined/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2024 07:14:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109840 Meet Corolle – a durable, green, aesthetic addition to the urban landscape Designed by French green-tech company Urban Canopee, Corolle is an innovative solution created to cool down cities and combat the urban heat island effect. Now available in North America from Maglin Site Furniture, Corolle addresses some of the most pressing urban challenges: rising […]]]> https://landezine.com/maglin-recommendaton-corolle-the-concrete-jungle-reimagined/feed/ 0 Cavallino – Treporti https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-cavallino-treporti/ https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-cavallino-treporti/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:36:48 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109771 (The project was developed by Agri.Te.Co. S.C.) The municipality of Cavallino is one of the main tourist destinations in Italy, characterized by very low urbanization and a natural environment of rare beauty, where economic development and nature conservation have been harmoniously integrated. The road along the lagoon, together with the cantilevered bike path, has been […]]]> https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-cavallino-treporti/feed/ 0 Under the Bridge https://landezine.com/under-the-bridge/ https://landezine.com/under-the-bridge/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:41:01 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109483 Bridges allow the landscape to flow underneath – or as in recent endeavours, in land bridges or ecoducts, nature flows over. In the latter, a bridge adjoins disconnected landscape portions created by cuts in the terrain. In any case, bridges form connections and links when a river or other barrier needs to be crossed. As […]]]> https://landezine.com/under-the-bridge/feed/ 4 Ribeiro Telles Park by NPK https://landezine.com/ribeiro-telles-park-by-npk/ https://landezine.com/ribeiro-telles-park-by-npk/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:56:22 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109742 The Praça de Espanha due to its spatial, hydric and road centrality may be the place of a new idea of city, a city that is built in relation with nature and not overlapping it. That the water paths will again return to the surface. Understanding and value the water as a finite and fundamental […]]]> https://landezine.com/ribeiro-telles-park-by-npk/feed/ 0 Capable Is Beautiful: Meet the New Rockford Litter https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-meet-the-new-rockford-litter/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-meet-the-new-rockford-litter/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:56:24 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109706 The new Rockford litter is a modern receptacle system designed to elegantly enhance stewardship and elevate streetscape design in demanding, high-traffic public spaces. Created in collaboration between Landscape Forms and Grand Rapids, Michigan-based industrial designer Michael Welsh, its refined design, increased volume, durable all-metal construction and ease of servicing all make Rockford an appealing solution […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-recommendation-meet-the-new-rockford-litter/feed/ 0 Office Profile: LUC https://landezine.com/office-profile-luc/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:19:03 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108765 LUC is an award-winning, employee-owned environmental consultancy with nearly 60 years of experience. Our founders established the company at a time when the human impact on the environment was only beginning to be understood and there was a need for integrated and collaborative environmental solutions. The original ethos of our founders, to leave this world […]]]> Green over Gray – The Land Bridge and Prairie in Memorial Park by NBWLA https://landezine.com/green-over-gray-the-land-bridge-and-prairie-in-memorial-park-by-nbwla/ https://landezine.com/green-over-gray-the-land-bridge-and-prairie-in-memorial-park-by-nbwla/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:27:29 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109525 Memorial Park is a 1,464-acre park — one of the largest in the United States and the largest urban wilderness area in Houston. In 1955, the six-lane Memorial Drive was built, dissecting the park into two and making it difficult, if not impossible, for pedestrians to traverse the park, decreasing ecological resiliency, and disrupting habitats […]]]> https://landezine.com/green-over-gray-the-land-bridge-and-prairie-in-memorial-park-by-nbwla/feed/ 0 Shanghai Super Tube: The Cultural Metamorphosis of Infrastructure by FISH DESIGN https://landezine.com/shanghai-super-tube-the-cultural-metamorphosis-of-infrastructure-by-fish-design/ https://landezine.com/shanghai-super-tube-the-cultural-metamorphosis-of-infrastructure-by-fish-design/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:34:59 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109490 As a large metropolis, Shanghai faces the dual challenge of inadequate quantity and low quality of public spaces, as well as the increasing demand for high-quality public spaces from the population, all within the constraints of high population density and limited environmental resources. In order to address these challenges, Shanghai has actively implemented urban renewal, […]]]> https://landezine.com/shanghai-super-tube-the-cultural-metamorphosis-of-infrastructure-by-fish-design/feed/ 0 Harvest Stool https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-harvest-stool/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-harvest-stool/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:08:11 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109462 Designed By Loll Designs Designed to pair with Harvest standing height and dining height tables, Harvest stools are familiar in form and exceptional in function. They’re crafted for durability using a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) seat and robust, commercial-grade metal legs, and feature a slightly canted footrest for enhanced comfort. 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It welcomes drinks, appetizers and casual dining, and is designed to […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-harvest-side-table/feed/ 0 Harvest Fire Pit Table https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-harvest-fire-pit-table/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-harvest-fire-pit-table/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:37:43 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109436 Designed By Loll Designs The Harvest casual height table with fire pit insert creates a signature outdoor experience that reflects the casual, carefree and “lollygagging” spirit at the heart of Harvest line. It utilizes a burner sourced from industry-leading manufacturer of fire pit components, Warming Trends, and comes complete with a cover and wind deflector. […]]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-harvest-fire-pit-table/feed/ 0 Rockford Litter https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-rockford-litter/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-rockford-litter/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:15:17 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109414 Rockford Litter is a modern receptacle system designed to elegantly enhance landscape stewardship in a range of demanding outdoor settings. Distinctive details like a unique, origami-inspired lid communicate an elevated quality of design, while Rockford’s refined silhouette enables it to work both solo and in groupings for litter, recycling and compost.  Product Homepage]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-rockford-litter/feed/ 0 Feyssine Park by Ilex Paysage Urbanisme https://landezine.com/feyssine-park-by-iles-paysage-urbanisme/ https://landezine.com/feyssine-park-by-iles-paysage-urbanisme/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:04:18 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=17798 The challenge was to create a new park in the chain of the parks on the banks of the River Rhône: a space for observing free nature and the open urban place. 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The University of Manitoba’s Science Courtyard on the Fort Garry Campus proves that students, faculty, and staff significantly benefit from an outdoor space that inspires imagination, generates resilience, fosters well-being, and performs as […]]]> https://landezine.com/science-courtyard-by-straub-thurmayr/feed/ 0 BABYLONE, Structure for Climbing Plants https://landezine.com/area-recommendation-babylone-structure-for-climbing-plants/ https://landezine.com/area-recommendation-babylone-structure-for-climbing-plants/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:54:51 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109307 The concept of a plant palette, alongside traditional planting, introduces a variety of plant forms and species designed to meet the expectations of residents as well as those involved in the development of public spaces. Indeed, the need for nature is essential for city dwellers. With the rapid urbanisation of our cities, it is becoming […]]]> https://landezine.com/area-recommendation-babylone-structure-for-climbing-plants/feed/ 0 Outline Bollard https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-outline-bollard/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-outline-bollard/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:44:38 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109283 Outline offers the refined aesthetics and elevated performance suited for urban environments. As perfect complements to the line’s pedestrian-scale luminaires, Outline 4’ lit and unlit bollards elegantly define space, intuitively guide traffic, and confidently extend the usability of the outdoors with sculptural, modern form. Product Homepage]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-outline-bollard/feed/ 0 Outline Column Light https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-outline-column-light/ https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-outline-column-light/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:36:29 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109259 Outline reimagines the common light column with refined aesthetics and elevated performance for urban environments. As versatile, pedestrian-scale luminaires, Outline 10’ and 12’ column lights provide precise illumination and eliminate high-angle glare, enhancing comfort, visual experience and safety in public space settings. Product Homepage]]> https://landezine.com/landscape-forms-outdoor-furniture-outline-column-light/feed/ 0 Seminary Extra Proposal Wins Ex Seminario San Massimo Competition https://landezine.com/pool-wins-ex-seminario-san-massimo-competition/ https://landezine.com/pool-wins-ex-seminario-san-massimo-competition/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:18:06 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109093 “Seminary EXTRA: sowing education and growing community”, a project proposal by Pool Landscape srl, Arch.Ilaria Forti, Arch.Ludovico Centis, Arch.Francesco Laserpe, Dott.Arch. Federico Vascotto wins a competition Ex Seminario San Massimo. The purpose of the ideas competition, organized by the Diocese of Verona, was to choose the best ideas and proposals to set out a project […]]]> https://landezine.com/pool-wins-ex-seminario-san-massimo-competition/feed/ 0 Garden of House of Music by Gardenworks https://landezine.com/garden-of-house-of-music-by-gardenworks/ https://landezine.com/garden-of-house-of-music-by-gardenworks/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:10:31 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109234 The House of Music and its outdoor spaces are iconic contemporary elements of the renewed City Park in Budapest with their innovative concert and exhibition areas. The Park continues to play an important role in Budapest’s cultural and ecological landscape, as it has been since its establishment in the 19th century. Its revitalization, led by […]]]> https://landezine.com/garden-of-house-of-music-by-gardenworks/feed/ 0 Tree Trunk Funk by MBYland https://landezine.com/tree-trunk-funk-by-mbyland/ https://landezine.com/tree-trunk-funk-by-mbyland/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:48:35 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109100 Tree Trunk Funk is a playground tailored for the pupils at Virupskolen, ranging from 1st to 3rd grade. Beautifully situated between the existing forest area and the classrooms, the playground serves as a bridge between the natural environment and the learning spaces. The design of the elements is customized to the area and draws inspiration […]]]> https://landezine.com/tree-trunk-funk-by-mbyland/feed/ 0 LOOPS – Changing Intensities by MBYland https://landezine.com/loops-changing-intensities-by-mbyland/ https://landezine.com/loops-changing-intensities-by-mbyland/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:48:03 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109128 LOOPS youth hang-out and skate area has been developed for the school youth club and oldest students, aged 13-15, at a public school north of Aarhus. The layout includes a large undulating surface with multiple uses, interconnected in infinity loops that incorporate parkour, basketball, table tennis, skateboarding, and seating areas for small groups. This design […]]]> https://landezine.com/loops-changing-intensities-by-mbyland/feed/ 0 The Finalists for the European Prize for Urban Public Space 2024 https://landezine.com/the-finalists-for-the-european-prize-for-urban-public-space-2024/ https://landezine.com/the-finalists-for-the-european-prize-for-urban-public-space-2024/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:16:04 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109201 In the selection for the European Prize for Urban Public Space 2024, organised by of the CCCB, there are a number of high-quality landscape architecture projects as well, we congratulate all the nominees! The International Jury, comprised of Beth Galí, Sonia Curnier, Fabrizio Gallanti, Žaklina Gligorijević, Beate Hølmebakk, Manon Mollard, Francesco Musco and Lluís Ortega, […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-finalists-for-the-european-prize-for-urban-public-space-2024/feed/ 0 The Passage and The Smithy by BOGL https://landezine.com/the-passage-and-the-smithy-by-bogl/ https://landezine.com/the-passage-and-the-smithy-by-bogl/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:20:39 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109161 Revitalizing Thisted’s Urban Fabric Thisted, a picturesque town nestled along the Limfjord in Northern Denmark, boasts a rich heritage steeped in maritime history. However, like many historic towns, Thisted’s charm had begun to fade in some areas due to shifting urban dynamics. In response, the municipality embarked on a transformative project focused on reconnecting key […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-passage-and-the-smithy-by-bogl/feed/ 0 Glasgow Claypits by LUC https://landezine.com/glasgow-claypits-by-luc/ https://landezine.com/glasgow-claypits-by-luc/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:09:10 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108721 The Glasgow Canal is located 1km north of the city centre. It meanders through various disadvantaged and disconnected communities that have suffered historically from some of Scotland’s worst health statistics. The Claypits was a 17ha post-industrial ‘Vacant and Derelict’ site that straddled the canal. It was a significant barrier to movement and access to the […]]]> https://landezine.com/glasgow-claypits-by-luc/feed/ 0 University of Northampton, Waterside Campus by LUC https://landezine.com/university-of-northampton-waterside-campus-by-luc/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:08:54 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108758 The Waterside Campus sits on the bank of the River Nene, on the former Avon Nunn Mills site 500m south of Northampton town centre. Our task was to take a derelict 27ha brownfield site on the urban edge of Northampton and build a completely new campus within 5 years. Key aspirations within the brief included […]]]> Fenchurch Avenue Roof Garden by LUC https://landezine.com/fenchurch-avenue-roof-garden-by-luc/ https://landezine.com/fenchurch-avenue-roof-garden-by-luc/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:08:37 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108753 The Garden at 120 is free to enter and fully accessible to the public, sitting 65m above street level and offering 360o views across London’s skyline. Recently The Garden received it’s One millionth visitor and was awarded the prestigious BALI Special Award for Horticultural Excellence in 2022. Working in collaboration with Eric Parry Architects and […]]]> https://landezine.com/fenchurch-avenue-roof-garden-by-luc/feed/ 0 Wagon Landscaping https://landezine.com/office-profile-wagon-landscaping/ https://landezine.com/office-profile-wagon-landscaping/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:06:35 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=49792 Wagon-Landscaping, founded by two landscape architects, François Vadepied and Mathieu Gontier, mainly works in France, Europe and Russia. Since 2010, the team has been completed with Estelle Ollivier, Camille Bourgeois, Madeleine Accarain, Léa Nourdin, Frédéric Jorel et Valerio Costa. The Wagon-Landscaping philosophy Wagon-Landscaping philosophy keeps a gardener attitude in practicing and designing landscapes to “keep […]]]> https://landezine.com/office-profile-wagon-landscaping/feed/ 0 CP Vietnam Headquarters by LJ-Group https://landezine.com/cp-vietnam-headquarters-by-lj-group/ https://landezine.com/cp-vietnam-headquarters-by-lj-group/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:10:22 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108909 CP Vietnam Head Office landscaping project is a dynamic and versatile extension of the office environment. Situated in Dong Nai, an industrial zone characterized by rapid development, the project addresses significant challenges related to environmental sustainability and quality of life. Therefore, the landscape design aims to mitigate the impact of the surroundings while providing ample […]]]> https://landezine.com/cp-vietnam-headquarters-by-lj-group/feed/ 0 People’s Alley by LJ-Group https://landezine.com/peoples-alley-by-lj-group/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:10:13 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108985 In Ho Chi Minh City, recent economic development has stimulated the transformation of the cityscape. Contemporary models have induced an alteration of urban typologies. Most notably, the vernacular city is being replaced by a rigorous grid. Public space is unequivocally considered by specialists as a space of flows, aestheticizing, and/or commercial activity. While social life […]]]> Karens Minde Axis by Schønherr https://landezine.com/karens-minde-axis-by-schonherr/ https://landezine.com/karens-minde-axis-by-schonherr/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:26:13 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109060 Summary Karens Minde Axis is an urban space project that combines rainwater retention with new urban spaces in solving challenges with both climate, biodiversity, and social inequality. During cloudbursts, water is transported 600 meters through a park on a yellow tile ”riverbed” functioning as a pathway and water-carrying element. The water runs over a Trickle […]]]> https://landezine.com/karens-minde-axis-by-schonherr/feed/ 0 Filsø Visitor Center by Schønherr https://landezine.com/filso-visitor-center-by-schonherr/ https://landezine.com/filso-visitor-center-by-schonherr/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:05:45 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=109032 Located near Henne on the Danish West Coast, Filsø was originally one of Denmark’s largest lakes. However, between the years 1852 and 1951 the area was drained and used for agricultural purposes along the impoverished coastal area. In 2011, Aage V. Jensen’s Nature Foundation acquired the area for the purpose of restoring it to its […]]]> https://landezine.com/filso-visitor-center-by-schonherr/feed/ 0 Schönebeck Markplatz by TGP https://landezine.com/schonebeck-markplatz-by-tgp/ https://landezine.com/schonebeck-markplatz-by-tgp/#comments Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:03:11 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108521 SPACE FOR EVERYONESchönebeck’s new market square based on the shared space philosophy The newly redesigned market square in the town of Schönebeck (Elbe), near Magdeburg, opened on May 2, 2016. This project became feasible following the completion of a large-scale bypass of federal road 246a, including an iconic cable-stayed bridge over the Elbe and a […]]]> https://landezine.com/schonebeck-markplatz-by-tgp/feed/ 1 Restoration of Sand and Gravel Pits in Lübeck-Kücknitz by TGP https://landezine.com/restoration-of-sand-and-gravel-pits-in-lubeck-kucknitz-by-tgp/ https://landezine.com/restoration-of-sand-and-gravel-pits-in-lubeck-kucknitz-by-tgp/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:02:52 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108539 TGP Landschaftsarchitekten is overseeing the restoration of approximately 265,000 m² of former sand and gravel pits in Lübeck-Kücknitz. These pits were used for extraction for over 35 years. Now, without the use of fertilizers and pesticides, valuable biotopes are beginning to develop. Nutrient-poor sites are rare in our intensively farmed agricultural landscape, making this restoration […]]]> https://landezine.com/restoration-of-sand-and-gravel-pits-in-lubeck-kucknitz-by-tgp/feed/ 0 Von-der-Heydt-Platz, Wuppertal by TGP https://landezine.com/von-der-heydt-platz-wuppertal-by-tgp/ https://landezine.com/von-der-heydt-platz-wuppertal-by-tgp/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:02:38 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108505 The reorganisation of Von-der Heydt-Platz follows the principle of a square within a square, a heaven of peace in the midst of a space for movement. The design forms a flowing urban space on Von-der Heydt-Platz, keeping in mind the ideal of the shopper-friendly pedestrian zone. The design concept for the city centre of Elberfeld […]]]> https://landezine.com/von-der-heydt-platz-wuppertal-by-tgp/feed/ 0 Airlie Park by DFLA https://landezine.com/airlie-park-by-dfla/ https://landezine.com/airlie-park-by-dfla/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:58:52 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108868 Design Competition Airlie Park is the result of over 17 years of research, design and construction for the landscape architects, DFLA. The park owes its genesis to Foley & Salles Landscape Architects, a creative collaboration between Irish Landscape Architect Dermot Foley (DFLA) and French Landscape Architect Remi Salles, who won a prestigious international design competition […]]]> https://landezine.com/airlie-park-by-dfla/feed/ 0 The Warsaw Uprising Mound Park by topoScape https://landezine.com/the-warsaw-uprising-mound-park-by-toposcape/ https://landezine.com/the-warsaw-uprising-mound-park-by-toposcape/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:44:19 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108827 The Warsaw Uprising Mound Park is the Fourth Nature refuge created on an anthropogenic hill. For years, this site served as a repository for the debris from Warsaw after the city was destroyed in World War II, gradually giving rise to an artificial hill that now stands 35 metres above the surrounding flat and marshy […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-warsaw-uprising-mound-park-by-toposcape/feed/ 0 On Trees and Beasts, or How Ideas of Nature Shape Our Spaces https://landezine.com/denise-hoffman-brandt-on-trees-and-beasts-or-how-ideas-of-nature-shape-our-spaces/ https://landezine.com/denise-hoffman-brandt-on-trees-and-beasts-or-how-ideas-of-nature-shape-our-spaces/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:07:58 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108627 “Excerpts from a project on Trees and Beasts” Denise Hoffman Brandt© Denise Hoffman What do we actually mean when we talk about nature? As a professor in a discipline that since the early 1970s has, mostly, claimed to practice “design with nature”—referencing Ian McHarg’s book (1969) of that title—that’s a question I have often asked. […]]]> https://landezine.com/denise-hoffman-brandt-on-trees-and-beasts-or-how-ideas-of-nature-shape-our-spaces/feed/ 5 Denise Hoffman Brandt: On Ethics and Design with Nature — Debunking Ian McHarg https://landezine.com/denise-hoffman-brandt-on-ethics-and-design-with-nature-debunking-ian-mcharg/ https://landezine.com/denise-hoffman-brandt-on-ethics-and-design-with-nature-debunking-ian-mcharg/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:06:19 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108472 In the conversation with the landscape architecture professor, artist and writer Denise Hoffman Brandt*, we speak about the morality issues attached to “doing good” while debunking Ian McHarg’s problematic position in Design with Nature. In the conversation, Brandt points out how our assumptions about nature shape our actions, why stewardship is problematic and what landscape […]]]> https://landezine.com/denise-hoffman-brandt-on-ethics-and-design-with-nature-debunking-ian-mcharg/feed/ 0 Långbordet Invites People to Socialize Beyond Imaginary Borders https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-langbordet-invites-people-to-socialize/ https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-langbordet-invites-people-to-socialize/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:53:49 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108780 “Conversations along the table are casual but intense. Teenagers laugh, schoolboys complain, and locals maintain social distancing. Children’s voices suggest a party. The long table, meandering across the park, seems to stretch for miles.” White Arkitekter scripted these sentiments for a landscaping competition in Helsingborg. Furutorpsplatsen posed challenges like exclusion and segregation, explains Taiga Koponen […]]]> https://landezine.com/nola-recommendation-langbordet-invites-people-to-socialize/feed/ 0 Jonas Amsterdam by Felixx https://landezine.com/jonas-amsterdam-by-felixx/ https://landezine.com/jonas-amsterdam-by-felixx/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:59:50 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108701 Urban developments often suffer from a disconnect with nature, resulting in ecological degradation and a lack of community engagement. They often prioritize infrastructure over environmental considerations, leading to the loss of biodiversity and inefficient resource usage. Moreover, they frequently overlook the creation of community spaces that foster social interactions and a sense of belonging among […]]]> https://landezine.com/jonas-amsterdam-by-felixx/feed/ 0 Eemsdelta Campus by Felixx https://landezine.com/eemsdelta-campus-by-felixx/ https://landezine.com/eemsdelta-campus-by-felixx/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:45:58 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108677 Back in 2015, research reports have shown that all 4 educational buildings in the Eemsdelta region, Groningen were exposed to safety risks due to the earthquakes as a result of natural gas extraction. Eemsdelta Campus, located in Appingedam, The Netherlands, is a groundbreaking project encompassing 4 secondary schools, a practical study program, and a sports […]]]> https://landezine.com/eemsdelta-campus-by-felixx/feed/ 0 The Ideal Summer with the Tulip Umbrella https://landezine.com/mdt-tex-recommendation-the-ideal-summer/ https://landezine.com/mdt-tex-recommendation-the-ideal-summer/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:34:48 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108613 Enhancing your restaurant or café’s terrace can be both practical and stylish with the Tulip Umbrella from MDT-Tex. This umbrella is designed to offer extensive coverage and effective sun protection, making it a great choice for creating a pleasant outdoor dining area. Its robust construction is engineered to withstand strong wind loads up to 100 […]]]> https://landezine.com/mdt-tex-recommendation-the-ideal-summer/feed/ 0 5 August / Open Call: Barcelona’s Blind Walls https://landezine.com/5-august-open-call-barcelonas-blind-walls/ https://landezine.com/5-august-open-call-barcelonas-blind-walls/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:13:25 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108581 Barcelona launches an international ideas competition for young architects to transform 10 dividing walls and improve its public space. – The call, made jointly with UNESCO and the International Union of Architects, is the first step towards the World Capital of Architecture 2026 and is part of the legacy that the event will leave in […]]]> https://landezine.com/5-august-open-call-barcelonas-blind-walls/feed/ 0 LILA 2024 Recognitions Announced! https://landezine.com/lila-2024-recognitions-announced/ https://landezine.com/lila-2024-recognitions-announced/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:11:26 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108488 Members of the LILA 2024 Jury, Catherine Mosbach, Joost Emmerik, Lilli Lička, Lisa Diedrich, and Zaš Brezar selected projects for the 9th edition of LILA. Editors of Landezine selected the LILA Honour Award, LILA Office Award and LILA Portfolio Award. Landezine congratulates all the recognized practices and thanks the members of the jury, all participants […]]]> https://landezine.com/lila-2024-recognitions-announced/feed/ 0 Office Profile: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates https://landezine.com/office-profile-michael-van-valkenburgh-associates/ https://landezine.com/office-profile-michael-van-valkenburgh-associates/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:19:36 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108265 MVVA’s team of more than 100 people believes in the rejuvenating power of landscape. We work at all scales, from small gardens to public parks and regional master plans. We are landscape architects who expand the reach of our profession by collaborating with leaders in other fields, from hydrologists and climate scientists to ecologists, engineers, […]]]> https://landezine.com/office-profile-michael-van-valkenburgh-associates/feed/ 0 Brooklyn Bridge Park by MVVA https://landezine.com/brooklyn-bridge-park-by-mvva/ https://landezine.com/brooklyn-bridge-park-by-mvva/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:19:19 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108009 Brooklyn Bridge Park, 1.3 miles long and more than 20 years in the making, has transformed an abandoned waterfront into a public landscape visited by 5 million people a year. MVVA has been involved in the project since its inception in 1999 through hundreds of public meetings, multiple master plans, and ultimately the design and […]]]> https://landezine.com/brooklyn-bridge-park-by-mvva/feed/ 0 Shirley Chisholm State Park by MVVA https://landezine.com/shirley-chisholm-state-park-by-mvva/ https://landezine.com/shirley-chisholm-state-park-by-mvva/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:18:46 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108142 Located on the northern shore of Brooklyn’s Jamaica Bay, Shirley Chisholm State Park covers two peninsulas totaling 407 acres, which makes it the largest state park in New York City. Sprawling across two former landfills capped with up to four feet of clean soil, the park helps reconnect the historically underserved neighborhood of East New […]]]> https://landezine.com/shirley-chisholm-state-park-by-mvva/feed/ 0 Max Family Garden at St. Ann’s Warehouse by MVVA https://landezine.com/max-family-garden-at-st-anns-warehouse-by-mvva/ https://landezine.com/max-family-garden-at-st-anns-warehouse-by-mvva/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:18:23 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108034 The Max Family Garden transforms part of a nineteenth-century architectural relic into an intimate, verdant refuge on the Brooklyn waterfront. Commissioned by the innovative St. Ann’s Warehouse theater company, the garden occupies an 8,000-square-foot triangular brick shell, part of a historic tobacco warehouse. Adjoining that open-air triangle is the bulk of the warehouse building, transformed […]]]> https://landezine.com/max-family-garden-at-st-anns-warehouse-by-mvva/feed/ 0 The Woodland Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden by MVVA https://landezine.com/the-woodland-garden-at-brooklyn-botanic-garden-by-mvva/ https://landezine.com/the-woodland-garden-at-brooklyn-botanic-garden-by-mvva/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:18:03 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108093 MVVA’s design of the Elizabeth Scholtz Woodland Garden transforms a little-known enclave in the northwest corner of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) into a surprising and delightful landscape that invites exploration beneath a canopy of tall oaks. MVVA began work on the Scholtz Garden after a request to redesign a non-ADA-compliant path connecting BBG’s northern […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-woodland-garden-at-brooklyn-botanic-garden-by-mvva/feed/ 0 Lake Whitney Water Treatment Facility by MVVA https://landezine.com/lake-whitney-water-treatment-facility-by-mvva/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:17:37 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108174 Complementing architect Steven Holl’s striking steel water treatment facility, MVVA turned the 14 surrounding acres into a park and nature preserve on a limited budget of $5 per square foot. The finished landscape raises the bar for municipal infrastructure design. Located on the outskirts of New Haven, Connecticut, the facility draws water for the City […]]]> Residence on Horseshoe Lake by MVVA https://landezine.com/residence-on-horseshoe-lake-by-mvva/ https://landezine.com/residence-on-horseshoe-lake-by-mvva/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:17:05 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108128 Set on a ridge in Maine, the Nomentana Residence was designed to frame and transform views of a pond and the dramatic hill behind it. The juxtaposition of house and landscape is the result of a close collaboration between Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects and MVVA. Starting from a formal courtyard-like space at the front […]]]> https://landezine.com/residence-on-horseshoe-lake-by-mvva/feed/ 0 The Monk’s Garden by MVVA https://landezine.com/the-monks-garden-by-mvva/ https://landezine.com/the-monks-garden-by-mvva/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:16:37 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108058 The Monk’s Garden at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is modestly sized at just 7,500 square feet and surrounded on three sides by imposing brick walls. MVVA’s design of the Monk’s Garden responds to the museum’s meandering gallery layout, and the rich colors and textures of its idiosyncratic collection, in a contemporary landscape context. The […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-monks-garden-by-mvva/feed/ 0 Willow Street Garden by MVVA https://landezine.com/willow-street-garden-by-mvva/ https://landezine.com/willow-street-garden-by-mvva/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:15:32 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108116 Behind a five-story rowhouse in a residential Brooklyn neighborhood, MVVA created an escape within the city that evokes the feeling of wandering through nature. The existing space lacked privacy and was enclosed by a historic 12-foot brick wall. Moving away from the traditional notion of a backyard as an area for recreation or outdoor cooking […]]]> https://landezine.com/willow-street-garden-by-mvva/feed/ 0 Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-colwyn-bay-waterfront-project/ https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-colwyn-bay-waterfront-project/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:08:18 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108375 The Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project has been a significant investment in the redevelopment of the city’s waterfront. This project, led by Alun Griffiths and designed by BCA Landscape, extended the coastal defenses from Colwyn Bay Beach to Rhos on Sea, a popular seaside resort in North Wales. The new 3.7-kilometer-long promenade was designed to protect […]]]> https://landezine.com/metalco-recommendation-colwyn-bay-waterfront-project/feed/ 0 29 June / Art Exhibition Series: Watching the Glacier Disappear https://landezine.com/art-exhibition-series-watching-the-glacier-go-away/ https://landezine.com/art-exhibition-series-watching-the-glacier-go-away/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:19:12 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108422 This summer, throughout Switzerland, you can attend the curated observation of the ongoing phenomenon of glaciers melting. Art installations, performances and exhibitions, scattered about the Alpine landscape, are informed by this exclusive moment in climate history that will forever change our landscapes. The melting progresses with the proportion of the loss of albedo surface. Although […]]]> https://landezine.com/art-exhibition-series-watching-the-glacier-go-away/feed/ 1 30 June / Call for Submissions: Forest Encounters https://landezine.com/30-june-call-for-submissions-forest-encounters/ https://landezine.com/30-june-call-for-submissions-forest-encounters/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:08:17 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108418 FOREST ENCOUNTERS: short stories, flash fiction, poetry, essays The European cooperation project FOREST ENCOUNTERS is looking for representations ofdifferent encounters with the forest from both human and non-human perspectives. The FOREST ENCOUNTERS project explores and proposes diverse imaginaries, concepts, andpractices around the following questions: What and how can we learn with and through theforest? What […]]]> https://landezine.com/30-june-call-for-submissions-forest-encounters/feed/ 0 sØnæs by LYTT Architecture https://landezine.com/sonaes-by-lytt/ https://landezine.com/sonaes-by-lytt/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:51:33 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108331 The transformation of sØnæs – a former football field that was often flooded due to its marshy ground, rendering it unusable – was driven by an increasing need for climate protection and a desire from the citizens of Viborg for an accessible recreational area. This led to the establishment of sØnæs, a 10-hectare climate and […]]]> https://landezine.com/sonaes-by-lytt/feed/ 0 Musicon by LYTT Architecture https://landezine.com/musicon-by-lytt/ https://landezine.com/musicon-by-lytt/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:48:40 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=108354 The Musicon grounds were formerly the industrial site of a large concrete factory, which had been unused for 10 years. LYTT’s overall plan transformed this area into a new neighborhood close to the center of Roskilde with a vibrant urban environment, where the musical aspect forms a central theme. A mix of housing, commercial establishments, […]]]> https://landezine.com/musicon-by-lytt/feed/ 0