https://landezine.com Landscape Architecture Platform Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:06:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://landezine.com/de-noordkade-hendrik-ido-ambacht-by-mtd/ Thu, 30 May 2024 14:33:45 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=107029 De Noordkade, magnificently situated along the waters of the Noord, will become the meeting place of Ambacht. Every 10 minutes, the fast ferry from Rotterdam to Dordrecht docks at the quay, connecting Ambacht over the water with the Urban Region. MTD landscape architects has developed a master plan and layout plan for the entire quay […]]]> https://landezine.com/silt-middelkerke-by-delva/ https://landezine.com/silt-middelkerke-by-delva/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:31:34 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=106073 Both captivating and sincere, the event venue SILT is an asset to the Flemish coast in many ways. With great love for the sea and dunes, the new landmark combines coastal reinforcement, landscape, livability, and sustainability. SILT: a new beacon by the sea The designers have anchored the building to the site by integrating it […]]]> https://landezine.com/silt-middelkerke-by-delva/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/spruce-street-harbor-park-by-groundswell-design-group/ https://landezine.com/spruce-street-harbor-park-by-groundswell-design-group/#respond Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:26:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=106249 Background In the last decade, Philadelphia has reversed a 60-year depopulation trend, with much of this growth focused in downtown; Greater Center City alone gained 17,000 residents since 2004, and now tops 180,000 people. Spruce Street Harbor Park (SSHP) is part of a citywide movement to increase and improve Philadelphians’ access to public space, in […]]]> https://landezine.com/spruce-street-harbor-park-by-groundswell-design-group/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/surroundings-humboldt-forum-by-bbz/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:48:14 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=105234 The reconstruction of the City Palace fills a central void in Berlin’s historic city centre. The spatial structure in this area of the city will change fundamentally with the new building, which is intended to create space for art, science and communication as the Humboldt Forum. In place of the spacious Schlossplatz with its unclear […]]]> https://landezine.com/riverside-court-by-bd-landscape-architects/ https://landezine.com/riverside-court-by-bd-landscape-architects/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:50:31 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=103791 New apartments, a riverside café and public realm enhancement. This constrained industrial brownfield site in Bath lies between the Upper Bristol Road to the north and the river Avon to the south. Sitting within a conservation area, world heritage setting, with sensitive ecology and an adjoining the Grade II listed Victoria bridge, this site presented […]]]> https://landezine.com/riverside-court-by-bd-landscape-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/klockelund-beach-park-by-land-arkitektur/ https://landezine.com/klockelund-beach-park-by-land-arkitektur/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:53:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=101851 The suburb of Farsta, south of Stockholm, is undergoing significant development with plans to double its current population. The expansion particularly focuses on locating new residential areas around the two lakes Magelungen and Drevviken. Concurrently there is extensive efforts to improve public space. Along the beach of Drevviken runs a beautiful stretch of uncultivated land […]]]> https://landezine.com/klockelund-beach-park-by-land-arkitektur/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/farsta-strandpark-by-niva/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:07:06 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=100588 In the district of Farsta, planning is taking place for 8000 new residences, which will increase the need for high-quality, engaging parks in the area. Within this context, Nivå was tasked with devising a programme of development for evolving Farsta Strandpark into a new principal park for the borough. Farsta Strandpark is situated by the […]]]> https://landezine.com/port-of-kapellskar-by-niva/ https://landezine.com/port-of-kapellskar-by-niva/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:06:06 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=100569 The encounter with Kapellskär is sudden and direct. Without forewarning you find yourself in the large-scale, horizontal and open dock landscape which sits secluded and surrounded by forest in three directions. The natural beauty of the location with the archipelago directly outside the port has inspired the concept and form. The coastal nature and its […]]]> https://landezine.com/port-of-kapellskar-by-niva/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/diamond-teague-park-by-mksk/ https://landezine.com/diamond-teague-park-by-mksk/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:50:08 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=98974 Diamond Teague Park, located in Southeast Washington DC near the Washington National’s baseball stadium, was one of the first completed sections of the well-used Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. MKSK designed an at-grade and elevated promenade, new piers and docks for a local non-profit organization—Earth Conservation Corps, a non-profit organization focused on youth development and environmental service, […]]]> https://landezine.com/diamond-teague-park-by-mksk/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/voss-activity-park-by-ostengen-bergo-as/ https://landezine.com/voss-activity-park-by-ostengen-bergo-as/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:16:40 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=98280 Vangsvatnet and Voss are situated in a beautiful landscape surrounded by mountains. The concept was to incorporate an activity arena, a park, and a recreational area into this stunning scenery without disturbing it, but rather enhancing the natural qualities. The design, color palette, and choice of materials work in harmony with the natural beauty, allowing […]]]> https://landezine.com/voss-activity-park-by-ostengen-bergo-as/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/huk-by-ostengen-bergo/ https://landezine.com/huk-by-ostengen-bergo/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:15:01 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=98301 Hukodden offers a unique geological landscape along the Oslo fjord. Fossil-bearing rock formations have granted the area protected status. At the same time, the area is one of Oslo’s most beloved bathing spots. The project aimed to improve access to the bathing ramp, bathing dock, and outdoor shower while preserving the rock formations. To achieve […]]]> https://landezine.com/huk-by-ostengen-bergo/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/burgerpark-wernigerode-by-hutterreinmann/ https://landezine.com/burgerpark-wernigerode-by-hutterreinmann/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:11:24 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=98200 Wernigerode is a picturesque small town with half-timber buildings located at the northern ranges of the Harz. It has a legendary view of the Brocken, the highest mountain in northern Germany. Almost forgotten to its inhabitants there were seven historic fishponds on the city’s outskirts, the oldest of which from the 14th century. They lay […]]]> https://landezine.com/burgerpark-wernigerode-by-hutterreinmann/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/la-rotonda-by-openfabric/ https://landezine.com/la-rotonda-by-openfabric/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:30:36 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=98359 La Rotonda, in San Gregorio, has long-been an iconic spot of the Salento Coast, the most south-eastern tip of the Italian peninsula. Former small fisherman village, it offers a dramatic view over the coastline and, with is western orientation, a privileged viewpoint for contemplating the sunset over the Mediterranean.  The new Rotonda is a place […]]]> https://landezine.com/la-rotonda-by-openfabric/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/park-poelzone-westland-by-lola/ https://landezine.com/park-poelzone-westland-by-lola/#respond Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:50:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=97473 Park Poelzone combines nature development, water storage, new recreational route structures, large-scale relocation of homes, and the restructuring of greenhouse horticulture. With the ambition to transition 21 ha into a recreational and ecological nature-driven space for humans and animals, LOLA Landscape Architects made the definitive design for Poelzone Noord. Park as a natural route An […]]]> https://landezine.com/park-poelzone-westland-by-lola/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/dwaalster-park-vijversburg-by-lola/ https://landezine.com/dwaalster-park-vijversburg-by-lola/#respond Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:49:00 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=97487 Park Groot Vijversburg is a romantic public park with a growing art collection located in the north of the Netherlands. The park is broadening its boundaries and is ambitious to become a national destination. The design gives a contemporary interpretation to two new park chambers, which link the historical park, a post-war recreational area, and […]]]> https://landezine.com/dwaalster-park-vijversburg-by-lola/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/rhine-river-promenade-by-uniola/ https://landezine.com/rhine-river-promenade-by-uniola/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:01:49 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=97546 Curved terraces ingeniously surmount the dramatic disparity in height between the Rhine River and the Novartis campus, resulting in the creation of a remarkable riverbank promenade. This new pedestrian and cyclist promenade, spanning over 600 meters along the Rhine, replaces a formerly closed port area and is the culmination of nine years of meticulous planning […]]]> https://landezine.com/rhine-river-promenade-by-uniola/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/park-taubenloch/ https://landezine.com/park-taubenloch/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:00:12 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=97584 In the area of the Taubenloch and the inner city of Bad Tölz, the Isar River draws a long loop and has over the years formed a consolidated impact bank.  Areas 
 The park consists of three different areas that complement each other. Along the shore runs a promenade that invites you to stroll and […]]]> https://landezine.com/park-taubenloch/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/esbjergs-maritime-center-by-werk/ https://landezine.com/esbjergs-maritime-center-by-werk/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:31:18 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=96273 Esbjerg’s Maritime Center: a new landmark lighting up the Danish West Coast In the seaport town Esbjerg on the Danish west coast, a new maritime center has opened to the public. Developed by WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta and following a design competition in 2019, the center is created as a shared space for watersport clubs […]]]> https://landezine.com/esbjergs-maritime-center-by-werk/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/xiaohu-park-by-zt-studio/ https://landezine.com/xiaohu-park-by-zt-studio/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:58:42 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=94886 The name “Xiaohu” literally means “small lake“ in English. Sitting at the east of Lingshan Valley and facing the Puyang River, the lake is located in the Xiaoshan area which has 1-hour drive to Hangzhou city. The total area of the project is 6 ha, having Xiaohu Lake as a lake-loop recreation function for future […]]]> https://landezine.com/xiaohu-park-by-zt-studio/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/design-of-the-seafront-calais-by-base/ https://landezine.com/design-of-the-seafront-calais-by-base/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:10:07 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=95051 Historically a military town, nowadays Calais is a seaside bathing destination. The Calaisis is a region rich in tradition, landscape and history. Today, the seaside neighbourhood is being revived; it is undergoing an image transformation. Our approach is based around the renovation of the peninsula; opening and irrigating the area and reconnecting calaisien public spaces […]]]> https://landezine.com/design-of-the-seafront-calais-by-base/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/banks-of-the-allier-river-moulins-by-base/ https://landezine.com/banks-of-the-allier-river-moulins-by-base/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:09:44 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=95213 The Allier river carries the wild values of the great geographical forces, the powerful landscape, of which we all dream. Indissociable from its river, the historic city center of Moulins has gradually moved away from its water, cut off from the natural sense of a poetry and a moving landscape. The accumulation of infrastructures, eras, […]]]> https://landezine.com/banks-of-the-allier-river-moulins-by-base/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/nature-recreation-area-de-punt-ouddorp-by-boschslabbers/ https://landezine.com/nature-recreation-area-de-punt-ouddorp-by-boschslabbers/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:10:49 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=94176 Rough ecologies and straight lines Nature & recreation area De Punt Ouddorp Strategic interventions in uniform woodland The current woodland of De Punt is dense and uniform. Little spatial variety and ecologically relatively uninteresting. But with a lot of potential! On strategic locations, BoschSlabbers intervened in the woodlands of De Punt, to create more clarity. […]]]> https://landezine.com/nature-recreation-area-de-punt-ouddorp-by-boschslabbers/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/rampart-zone-s%e2%80%91hertogenbosch-by-mtd/ https://landezine.com/rampart-zone-s%e2%80%91hertogenbosch-by-mtd/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:13:04 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=92062 new route from the rampart to the inner city In the rampart zone of ’s-Hertogenbosch a number of large spatial developments have been investigated. The most extensive plan was an underground parking facility which was initiated by the municipality. The fortifications have been designated as being a municipal archaeological monument and in view of this, […]]]> https://landezine.com/rampart-zone-s%e2%80%91hertogenbosch-by-mtd/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/lage-loswal-t-bat-venlo-by-burobol/ https://landezine.com/lage-loswal-t-bat-venlo-by-burobol/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:11:40 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=93810 Burobol designed a park outside the river dike running along the Meuse. In the past The ‘Lage Loswal’ used to be a commercial wharf but it altered into a desolate car park when the wharf ran out of use. In the new design with large stairs as a place to stay, the city center of Venlo and […]]]> https://landezine.com/lage-loswal-t-bat-venlo-by-burobol/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/riverside-green-by-hassell/ https://landezine.com/riverside-green-by-hassell/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 09:31:11 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=94029 Riverside green gives Brisbane’s growing population a new open space in the heart of the city.This new ​‘green heart’ of South Bank Parklands supports Brisbane’s leisure and recreation needs at a time when inner-city population growth is putting pressure on the city’s existing parks and public spaces.  Visitors can relax and gather on the riverfront’s expansive events […]]]> https://landezine.com/riverside-green-by-hassell/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/west-bund-riverfront-by-hassell/ https://landezine.com/west-bund-riverfront-by-hassell/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 09:30:50 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=94041 Since opening the first of seven sections in 2021 has become one of Shanghai’s most loved destinations. The West Bund is a vibrant, revitalised destination that now attracts people from all over Shanghai as a riverside art and cultural centre, with a previously inaccessible waterfront area having been turned into a drawcard, offering a connection […]]]> https://landezine.com/west-bund-riverfront-by-hassell/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/a-strong-lekdijk-at-salmsteke-by-strootman/ https://landezine.com/a-strong-lekdijk-at-salmsteke-by-strootman/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 12:01:29 +0000 https://landezine.com/?p=92443 Nature and recreation in equilibrium in a dynamic foreland The De Stichtse Rijnland Water Board is working under the slogan ‘Strong Lekdijk’ on reinforcing the Lekdijk between Amerongen and Schoonhoven. In addition, within the Stichtse Groenlanden Recreation Board, the Water Board is also one of the parties that have working together since 2015 on the […]]]> https://landezine.com/a-strong-lekdijk-at-salmsteke-by-strootman/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/rhine-terrace-by-gustafson-porter-bowman/ https://landezine.com/rhine-terrace-by-gustafson-porter-bowman/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:36:31 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=90586 Gustafson Porter + Bowman’s work at the Novartis Campus in Basel transforms a former industrial site into a contemporary urban parkland that aims to enhance campus life. The resulting ‘Rhine Terrace’ follows an extensive six-year redevelopment which references the geomorphic and botanic landscape of the post-glacial Upper Rhine Valley and strengthens the relationship between the […]]]> https://landezine.com/rhine-terrace-by-gustafson-porter-bowman/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/redesign-of-sihlcity-outdoor-facilities-by-neuland-architekturlandschaft/ https://landezine.com/redesign-of-sihlcity-outdoor-facilities-by-neuland-architekturlandschaft/#respond Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:34:25 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=86987 The profound changes in the retail sector due to online shopping required a redefinition of the Sihlcity site. With its direct location on the banks of the Sihl and the two urban city squares such as Utoplatz and Kalanderplatz, as well as a multitude of small urban niches, the public space on the site represents […]]]> https://landezine.com/redesign-of-sihlcity-outdoor-facilities-by-neuland-architekturlandschaft/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/red-point-port-kembla-by-taylor-brammer/ https://landezine.com/red-point-port-kembla-by-taylor-brammer/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:50:05 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=87086 Located on the east coast of Australia in the Illawarra region, 75 kilometres south of Sydney, the name Red Point is taken from the distinctive colour of the rock of the headland as it juts out into the Pacific Ocean. The project involved an integration and celebration of Country through the provision of a landscape […]]]> https://landezine.com/red-point-port-kembla-by-taylor-brammer/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/tikkurila-waterfront-eastern-park-area-by-loci/ https://landezine.com/tikkurila-waterfront-eastern-park-area-by-loci/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:29:29 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=83448 Industrial history and the use of waterpower is strongly visible in the new park area of Tikkurila Waterfront complex. The first part of the Tikkurila Waterfront, Åvik, was opened to the public in 2020. This eastern part of the park consists of two riverbank areas, Vernissaranta and Väritehtaanranta, and a pedestrian bridge. The area was […]]]> https://landezine.com/tikkurila-waterfront-eastern-park-area-by-loci/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/miaojing-river-by-plat-studio/ https://landezine.com/miaojing-river-by-plat-studio/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:42:40 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=82755 From a Hidden Treasure to Ecological Infrastructure Kunshan & Miaojing River 20 km northwest of Shanghai lies Kunshan City. With a rich history as a watertown, Kunshan is woven together by its waterways resulting in 8,000 hectares of Kunshan being covered by water. This extensive infrastructure of canals has driven the development of the city […]]]> https://landezine.com/miaojing-river-by-plat-studio/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/recover-tison-by-in-situ/ https://landezine.com/recover-tison-by-in-situ/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:39:54 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=82047 A nature park on the banks of the Clain river The development of the Tison islet is part of a vast urban redevelopment program undertaken for several years in the city of Poitiers. A new stage is reached with the requalification of the Tison islet, an actual reconquest of this riverside space on the banks […]]]> https://landezine.com/recover-tison-by-in-situ/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/sub-base-platypus-by-aspect-studios/ https://landezine.com/sub-base-platypus-by-aspect-studios/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:06:01 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=80420 Sub Base Platypus in Kirribilli, Sydney, which is on the traditional lands of the Cammeraygal has a rich and interesting history. In 1876, the site had its first major transformation, becoming a gasworks for residents of North Sydney. In 1942, it was transformed into a torpedo factory to support the war effort, and in 1967 […]]]> https://landezine.com/sub-base-platypus-by-aspect-studios/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/zollhafen-housing-scheme-by-sinai/ https://landezine.com/zollhafen-housing-scheme-by-sinai/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=81146 Rough shell, urban core A solid frame of thorough craftsmanship and the ruggedness of a former port set the scene for the development of the new urban housing scheme at Zollhafen. Its open spaces are conceived by recycling and recombining the site’s atmospheric elements and basic materials.  The basic zoning of the Zollhafen is easily […]]]> https://landezine.com/zollhafen-housing-scheme-by-sinai/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/vestnes-sjofront-by-agraff-arkitektur/ https://landezine.com/vestnes-sjofront-by-agraff-arkitektur/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:49:59 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=80589 Helland in Vestnes has a dense, small town centre with a characteristic small-scale block structure and traces of the old harbour town. Vestnes is to be developed and strengthened as a residential centre, communication hub, commercial centre and social centre of gravity in the municipality. The aim of the concept “VEL I HAVN” is to […]]]> https://landezine.com/vestnes-sjofront-by-agraff-arkitektur/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/bondi-to-bronte-coastal-walk-extension-by-aspect-studios/ https://landezine.com/bondi-to-bronte-coastal-walk-extension-by-aspect-studios/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:29:59 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=80485 As one of the busiest and most popular coastal trails in Australia, and due to significant erosion from a storm surge that slammed Sydney in June 2016, the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk was closed over concerns for the safety of its users. This granted an opportunity to rethink, redevelop and restore the famous track, […]]]> https://landezine.com/bondi-to-bronte-coastal-walk-extension-by-aspect-studios/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/strandeiland-het-oog-by-delva/ https://landezine.com/strandeiland-het-oog-by-delva/#respond Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:56:37 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=79033 Natural purification park for the future urban zone. With Het Oog, DELVA is creating an innovative (underwater) landscape park that connects the two islands of Strandeiland in Amsterdam IJburg. With 8,000 homes, the second phase of Strandeiland is one of the largest future districts in the city. Het Oog is the ‘green-blue’ living room of the new area, a place that promotes water […]]]> https://landezine.com/strandeiland-het-oog-by-delva/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/tel-dor-national-park-by-bo/ https://landezine.com/tel-dor-national-park-by-bo/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:43:25 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=78356 Tel Dor National Park: Minimalist design revealing a unique landscape Tel Dor National Park extends over 70 dunams of natural land, its wild coastal landscape preserving relics from the splendid ancient port city of Dor. Extant on the site are findings from the Biblical era, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras. Standing on the top of […]]]> https://landezine.com/tel-dor-national-park-by-bo/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/reblooming-here-erhai-lake-ecological-restoration-project/ https://landezine.com/reblooming-here-erhai-lake-ecological-restoration-project/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:37:00 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=84483 The 129 km long, 900 hectare restoration of Erhai Lake greatly improves the quality of the "iconic yet filthy water" while connecting it to the surrounding towns. The lake has spiritual value for many communities, such as the Shuanglang and Xizhou, and serves as a place of worship for the Bai people, an ethnic minority of over 50% of Dali. The beautiful aquatic, blooming Ottelia acuminata is an indicator species and its significant return demonstrates the new sustainability of the lake. The developed masterplan uses dynamic measures and methods in diverse scales to limit poor development practices and respond to social challenges, achieving maximal ecological benefit with minimal human intervention. With a multitude of government and local players, the project reinvigorates and monitors the entire watershed with waterscape management. The included slow traffic ways and facilities have created a boom in daily usage of the lake. ]]> https://landezine.com/reblooming-here-erhai-lake-ecological-restoration-project/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/pirate-playground-by-tgp/ Mon, 30 May 2022 08:32:55 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=77965 Built at the intersection of the Harbor and Sea promenades, directly on the beach in Lübeck-Travemünde, the Pirate-themed playground is a popular destination both for day tourists and locals alike.  The centerpiece of this playground is a stylized 15-meter-long pirate ship nicknamed “the Wild 13”. Entirely crafted in wood, the partly planked, partially open construction […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-drehbruckenplatz-by-tgp/ https://landezine.com/the-drehbruckenplatz-by-tgp/#respond Mon, 30 May 2022 07:55:08 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=77948 With the relocation of the main train station to the western suburbs in the early 1900s, the opening of the Elbe-Lübeck Canal, and the construction of a new long-distance trading port on the northern wall peninsula, both the harbors north and south of the Holsten Gate on the western edge of Lübeck´s Old Town became […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-drehbruckenplatz-by-tgp/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/east-dike-dapeng-typhoon-proof-shenzhens-east-coast-by-felixx/ https://landezine.com/east-dike-dapeng-typhoon-proof-shenzhens-east-coast-by-felixx/#respond Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:18:36 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=77113 Master plan to restore coastline and raise protection standards against extreme weather. Dapeng is a natural green peninsula with a 130km shoreline stretched around it, located in the bay between Hongkong and Shenzhen. In September 2018, typhoon Mangkhut damaged the peninsula’s infrastructure to various degrees. An international competition was launched to develop a plan to […]]]> https://landezine.com/east-dike-dapeng-typhoon-proof-shenzhens-east-coast-by-felixx/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/marmormolen-the-marble-pier-by-11-landskab/ https://landezine.com/marmormolen-the-marble-pier-by-11-landskab/#respond Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:36:18 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=74468 Front row to the water Nordhavn is known for its exceptional waterside location and its smart, semi-industrial urban spaces that attract hipsters of all ages. But one residential area stands out from the crowd. That’s Marmormolen. Here, 1:1 Landskab has designed a landscape between the buildings that bring cosiness and a west coast vibe to […]]]> https://landezine.com/marmormolen-the-marble-pier-by-11-landskab/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/getteron-fifth-bay-public-bath-by-mareld/ https://landezine.com/getteron-fifth-bay-public-bath-by-mareld/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:18:38 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=73376 Bathing for everyone! One of the main goals of this project has been to create a public beach that simplifies bathing for as many people as possible, regardless of functional variation. The site should be easy to understand and feel safe and beautiful to visit. The beach is located within a nature reserve where one […]]]> https://landezine.com/getteron-fifth-bay-public-bath-by-mareld/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/aarhus-harbor-bath-by-big/ https://landezine.com/aarhus-harbor-bath-by-big/#respond Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:23:28 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=68693 Aarhus Harbor Bath is an extension of BIG’s current development plan for Aarhus’ new waterfront neighborhood named Ø4. Similar to BIG’s first harbor bath in Copenhagen from 2002 which has come to define the Danish capital as one of the most livable cities in the world, Aarhus Harbor Bath and adjacent Beach Bath provide new […]]]> https://landezine.com/aarhus-harbor-bath-by-big/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/le-treports-waterfront-by-espace-libre/ https://landezine.com/le-treports-waterfront-by-espace-libre/#respond Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:53:21 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=68307 This is one of the major projects carried out by the city of Tréport. It proposes a design reflection and complementary actions which allow the improvement of Tréport’s waterfront. The design desires go hand in hand with the creation of a walking space which is marked on the floor with signposts; in this way, pedestrians […]]]> https://landezine.com/le-treports-waterfront-by-espace-libre/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/the-beach-at-expedia-group-by-surfacedesign/ https://landezine.com/the-beach-at-expedia-group-by-surfacedesign/#respond Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:37:21 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=68134 Situated just north of downtown Seattle, the public Beach at Expedia Group follows a quarter mile of the Puget Sound waterfront edge. Tying in with adjacent projects along the waterfront, the park recalls the native coastal landscape of the Pacific Northwest and connects directly to the surrounding communities via the Elliott Bay Bike Trail. Prior […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-beach-at-expedia-group-by-surfacedesign/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/little-island-by-mnla/ https://landezine.com/little-island-by-mnla/#respond Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:09:19 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=64048 MNLA collaborated with Heatherwick Studio to design Little Island (formerly Pier 55), a dramatic 2.4-acre public park in the Hudson River that brings together art and nature in an immersive experience. Conceived as a leaf floating in the water, the pier is a topographic marvel that celebrates views, defines landscaped spaces, and provides resilience against […]]]> https://landezine.com/little-island-by-mnla/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/inselpark-wilhelmsburg-by-rmp-stephan-lenzen-landschaftsarchitekten/ https://landezine.com/inselpark-wilhelmsburg-by-rmp-stephan-lenzen-landschaftsarchitekten/#respond Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:45:07 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=61498 A new look for Wilhelmsburg – Stadtpark (City Park), Neue Mitte (New Centre) Wilhelmsburg and the Hamburger Terrassen residential development The design of the Inselpark Wilhelmsburg (Island Park) enhanced the value of both unused land and near-natural succession areas. The park was turned into an attractive, central building block in the continuing development of the […]]]> https://landezine.com/inselpark-wilhelmsburg-by-rmp-stephan-lenzen-landschaftsarchitekten/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/ostpark-frankfurt-am-main/ https://landezine.com/ostpark-frankfurt-am-main/#respond Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:44:27 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=61421 A green oasis in an urban context The Ostpark is located in Frankfurt’s Nordend-Ost district, in a peripheral area heavily defined by traffic infrastructure. The north and east sides of the park are bordered by federal roads and motorways, while the south side is bordered by a freight yard belonging to Frankfurt’s main railway station. […]]]> https://landezine.com/ostpark-frankfurt-am-main/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/western-hafencity-hamburg/ https://landezine.com/western-hafencity-hamburg/#respond Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:10:49 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=58863 Restructuring measures will transform the former industrial areas with their free trade zones and warehouses into a new mixed-use urban space – the biggest inner-city urban development project in Europe. In the west of the HafenCity, a welcoming landscape has developed that inspires people to visit and linger. An abundance of greenery and water gives […]]]> https://landezine.com/western-hafencity-hamburg/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/vancouver-waterfront-park/ https://landezine.com/vancouver-waterfront-park/#respond Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:06:13 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=57791 On the north bank of the Columbia River, Vancouver, WA, is Vancouver’s newest waterfront development that brings the downtown to the river’s edge. In partnership with the City, Gramor, and a multi-disciplinary team, PWL Partnership created the detailed design for the public realm, parks, and open space plan along with the detailed waterfront park design […]]]> https://landezine.com/vancouver-waterfront-park/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/farsta-lakefront-boardwalk-by-karavan-landskapsarkitekter/ https://landezine.com/farsta-lakefront-boardwalk-by-karavan-landskapsarkitekter/#respond Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:35:20 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=56387 Farsta strandbad is a popular public bathing site located south of Stockholm city. The recreational paths along the lakesides of lake Magelungen was previously inaccessible. As a part of Stockholm city’s work towards a more pedestrian-friendly city, Karavan got the assignment to design the solution to make the lakeside paths accessible for all to enjoy […]]]> https://landezine.com/farsta-lakefront-boardwalk-by-karavan-landskapsarkitekter/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/lakeside-park-and-promenade-uberlingen/ https://landezine.com/lakeside-park-and-promenade-uberlingen/#respond Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:48:39 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=56127 In the current social discourse, climate change, biodiversity and the development of Ecosystems are dominant topics. The design concept for the lakeside park in Überlingen focuses on these current themes and develops these with a cultural landscape perspective. The basis for this project is the unique spatial location of the park such as on the […]]]> https://landezine.com/lakeside-park-and-promenade-uberlingen/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/ranta-tampella-public-outdoor-spaces/ https://landezine.com/ranta-tampella-public-outdoor-spaces/#respond Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:00:18 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=55692 Ranta-Tampella is a new residential neighbourhood located north of Tampere centre on the shoreside of Lake Näsijärvi. Through the area runs a water canal that connects Lake Näsijärvi to the historically significant Tammerkoski channel and rapids. The banks of the Tammerkoski channel are one of the oldest industrial areas in Finland. Ranta-Tampella’s planning for residential […]]]> https://landezine.com/ranta-tampella-public-outdoor-spaces/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/city-landscape-burg/ https://landezine.com/city-landscape-burg/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:35:42 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=54594 Influences of the digital market, a changed behaviour in mobility, demographic shifts and changes in migration will have a direct impact on the future function of many of our inner cities. The relevance of this question for the future of small and medium sized cities is already apparent. The Garden show in Burg (Sachsen-Anhalt) was […]]]> https://landezine.com/city-landscape-burg/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/foot-of-lonsdale/ https://landezine.com/foot-of-lonsdale/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:30:29 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=54344 At the foot of North Vancouver’s main street and central to the dramatically re-imagined public waterfront, sits the 2019 CSLA National Award of Excellence winner, the Foot of Lonsdale Plaza. The site was transformed from a leftovers landscape of dwindling industrial waterfront and parking lot, into a public amenity with immediate gravitas thanks to a […]]]> https://landezine.com/foot-of-lonsdale/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/empress-place-esplanade-park/ https://landezine.com/empress-place-esplanade-park/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:44:32 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=52892 Located in the green heart of Singapore’s historic civic and cultural precinct at the mouth of the Singapore River, the landscapes of Empress Place & Esplanade Park are contemporary in character yet retain strong references to its historic past. Laid out according to the Raffles Plan of 1822, the iconic park settings are fringed by […]]]> https://landezine.com/empress-place-esplanade-park/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/campbells-cove/ https://landezine.com/campbells-cove/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:36:52 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=52872 Set within the UNESCO World Heritage curtilage of the Sydney Opera House, the upgrade to Campbells Cove reinvigorates a crucial link along the waterfront of Sydney Harbour and its Cultural Ribbon – a nature and culture walk that celebrates and connects some of Sydney’s most significant cultural landmarks, places, and landscapes along the Harbour. Campbells […]]]> https://landezine.com/campbells-cove/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/henriksdalsamnen/ https://landezine.com/henriksdalsamnen/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2020 08:42:34 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=52533 Henriksdalshamnen is a district in Hammarby Sjöstad, south of Stockholm city centre. The ambition was to create a vibrant urban space with walking paths and places along quays and streets to take advantage of the south- and west-facing direction towards the waterfront. Along the water runs the walkway. Its character changes from docks with small […]]]> https://landezine.com/henriksdalsamnen/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/riddarholmen/ https://landezine.com/riddarholmen/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:20:50 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=52574 Riddarholmen is owned and conducted by Statens Fastighetsverk (The National Property Board Sweden), which plans to renew and develop all the island’s public places to become more attractive and accessible. As a whole, Riddarholmen is culture-historically interesting and holds great antiquarian values that have to be respected and taken care of. In the process of […]]]> https://landezine.com/riddarholmen/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/tikkurila-waterfront-avik-area-by-loci/ https://landezine.com/tikkurila-waterfront-avik-area-by-loci/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:09:07 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=52291 The Tikkurila River Park is developing into an outdoor living room that is a green pair for the urban Tikkurila centre – the major district of Vantaa that is Finland’s third busiest railway station and is in constant renewal. The first phase of the Tikkurila River Park was opened to the public in June 2020. […]]]> https://landezine.com/tikkurila-waterfront-avik-area-by-loci/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/di-shui-lake-green-belt-linear-park-by-dlc/ https://landezine.com/di-shui-lake-green-belt-linear-park-by-dlc/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:31:15 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=51507 DLC: With the establishment of the free trade zone of Yangshan Port, Lin Gang Harbor City in Shanghai is increasingly urbanizing due to globalization and the special nature of its regional transportation importance, history, culture, urban strategies and ecological planning. Lin Gang Harbor City has become a magnet of growth by attracting people who want […]]]> https://landezine.com/di-shui-lake-green-belt-linear-park-by-dlc/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/shanghai-shipyard-riverside-park-by-dlc/ https://landezine.com/shanghai-shipyard-riverside-park-by-dlc/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:31:16 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=51449 DLC: The Huangpu River, excavated by Lord Chunshen during China’s warring states period (475 BC – 221 BC), is a 113 km long tributary flowing through Shanghai, China. Due to its unique geographical location and vast maritime advantages, the Huangpu River from the mid-19th through the end of the 20th century became an ideal location […]]]> https://landezine.com/shanghai-shipyard-riverside-park-by-dlc/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/sangha-by-octave-by-dlc/ https://landezine.com/sangha-by-octave-by-dlc/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:25:18 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=51268 DLC: On the banks of Yangcheng Lake, near the 1,500-year-old Chongyuan Temple in Suzhou, China is the health-and-wellness retreat and resort Sangha by Octave. Declared the world’s fastest-growing city with 5 million people, Suzhou is also a UNESCO World Heritage site long renowned as the ‘Venice of the East’ for its abundant gardens, bridges and pagodas […]]]> https://landezine.com/sangha-by-octave-by-dlc/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/wiener-co-touwbaanpark-by-hosper-landscape-architecture-and-urban-design/ https://landezine.com/wiener-co-touwbaanpark-by-hosper-landscape-architecture-and-urban-design/#respond Thu, 28 May 2020 06:19:29 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=51086 Oostenburgereiland – a history of shipyards and slipways HOSPER Landscape Architecture and Urban Design: The inner city Wiener location on Amsterdam’s island Oostenburg is transformed into a housing location. In an open planning process with surrounding inhabitants, new inhabitants, the municipality (centre district) and Heijmans Woningbouw, a plan has been made to realize 70 dwellings […]]]> https://landezine.com/wiener-co-touwbaanpark-by-hosper-landscape-architecture-and-urban-design/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/wornitzauenpark-by-planorama-landschaftsarchitektur/ https://landezine.com/wornitzauenpark-by-planorama-landschaftsarchitektur/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:47:29 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=50755 Planorama Landschaftsarchitektur: For the Bavarian Garden Show 2019, the City of Wassertrüdingen decided to strengthen and expand its key green and recreational areas. The reference to water (Wasser) in the city‘s name is made tangible as an important element of the site. Two recreational areas with individual characters were created and linked by a green […]]]> https://landezine.com/wornitzauenpark-by-planorama-landschaftsarchitektur/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/sandgrund-park-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/ https://landezine.com/sandgrund-park-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:02:45 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=49574 Thorbjörn Andersson with Sweco Architects: At one point in its length, the Klar River that runs through the city of Karlstad splits to form a 300-meter-long cape; from the air it appears as the pointed beak of a bird. The cape is a powerful landscape, a place of considerable drama, and the site of Sandgrund […]]]> https://landezine.com/sandgrund-park-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/avon-river-park-terraces-city-promenade-by-landlab/ https://landezine.com/avon-river-park-terraces-city-promenade-by-landlab/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:12:28 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=48030 LandLAB: The project enhances access to water. It brings the spirit and ecology of the river (fluid) into a dialogue with the city (grid) where the interwoven ecologies of nature, culture, infrastructure and commerce come together at the edge of the Avon – Ōtākaro in Christchurch. The design of the Terraces river edge precinct – […]]]> https://landezine.com/avon-river-park-terraces-city-promenade-by-landlab/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/calvados-honfleur-business-park-by-la-compagnie-du-paysage/ https://landezine.com/calvados-honfleur-business-park-by-la-compagnie-du-paysage/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:20:12 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=48559 A new-generation business park La Compagnie du Paysage: At the foot of the Pont de Normandie, near Honfleur, a new business park is being created. Ecological, sustainable and perfectly integrated into the landscape of the Seine estuary, Calvados-Honfleur Business Park is innovative in more ways than one. Since 2012, it has been home to the […]]]> https://landezine.com/calvados-honfleur-business-park-by-la-compagnie-du-paysage/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/ijsselkade-in-zutphen-by-hosper-landscape-architecture-and-urban-design/ https://landezine.com/ijsselkade-in-zutphen-by-hosper-landscape-architecture-and-urban-design/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:20:32 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=47935 HOSPER: Redevelopment of the historic IJsselkade in Zutphen, from a parking lot into a riverside promenade with flood protection That historic protection system can go hand in hand with renewal, is a fact demonstrated by the redevelopment of the IJsselkade in Zutphen. Historical structures were important inspiration elements for the redesign of the quay. The […]]]> https://landezine.com/ijsselkade-in-zutphen-by-hosper-landscape-architecture-and-urban-design/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/the-coal-loader-by-clouston-associates/ https://landezine.com/the-coal-loader-by-clouston-associates/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:01:23 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=47646 CLOUSTON Associates: Twenty years ago a rare opportunity arose to create a dramatic new public space on the Sydney’s harbour foreshore. The Coal Loader at Waverton was once an exemplary maritime engineering facility contributing to Sydney’s international fame. It was built around the turn of the century to provide coal loading to overseas shipping. In […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-coal-loader-by-clouston-associates/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/stenpiren-by-sweco-architects/ https://landezine.com/stenpiren-by-sweco-architects/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:26:33 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=47770 Sweco Architects: The Skeppsbron hub is a key element of the future development of Gothenburg’s public transportation system. The terminal building, which was designed by Sweco and features gates for trams and buses, as well as docking space for boats, will serve as an ideal connection hub for all target groups. The hub handles around […]]]> https://landezine.com/stenpiren-by-sweco-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/almen-square-by-sweco-architects-thorbjorn-andersson/ https://landezine.com/almen-square-by-sweco-architects-thorbjorn-andersson/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:21:33 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=47382 Thorbjörn Andersson with Sweco Architects: The Almen Square sits on the edge of the Klar River in the mid-sized Swedish city of Karlstad. This part of town owns historic values and is also the highlight of the riverside promenade which runs through central Karlstad. The Almen square thus has a strategic position where it connects […]]]> https://landezine.com/almen-square-by-sweco-architects-thorbjorn-andersson/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/te-ara-manawa-by-isthmus/ https://landezine.com/te-ara-manawa-by-isthmus/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:32:29 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=46183 Background Isthmus: Until recently the site of an NZ Air Force base, Hobsonville Point is a new suburb of Auckland designed to generate a socially successful and sustainable community. After a decade of development thousands of people are already living in new homes on safe streets connected to transport networks, schools, parks, playgrounds and public […]]]> https://landezine.com/te-ara-manawa-by-isthmus/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/jd-riverfront-park-by-cld/ https://landezine.com/jd-riverfront-park-by-cld/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=46889 CLD: The foundation of the site is located on the top of an original flood control dam, now transform to a dynamic waterfront park. We restore the ecosystem and develop the waterfront landscape, also inject a series of leisure activities into the site, make the transformation from a depressed place to a significant developing resource […]]]> https://landezine.com/jd-riverfront-park-by-cld/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/kumutoto-wellington-waterfront-by-isthmus/ https://landezine.com/kumutoto-wellington-waterfront-by-isthmus/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:12:52 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=46148 Context Isthmus: Straddling active fault lines and blasted by ocean winds funnelled through the Cook Strait, Wellington is, by necessity, a resilient city that nestles into steep hills girded with a green belt of vegetation. Where sea meets land there was once a fishing kāinga (village), Kumutoto, named after an ancient stream that makes its […]]]> https://landezine.com/kumutoto-wellington-waterfront-by-isthmus/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/sorenga-central-park-and-harbor-promenade-by-grindaker/ https://landezine.com/sorenga-central-park-and-harbor-promenade-by-grindaker/#comments Wed, 22 May 2019 09:22:47 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=45316 Grindaker: The Sørengautstikkare was developed during the 20th century and was until 2009 a container port. In the past ten years, the area has been developed to become part of the new district of Bjørvika. The master plan shows housing blocks that are structured around an elongated central park. Streets and canals divide the blocks […]]]> https://landezine.com/sorenga-central-park-and-harbor-promenade-by-grindaker/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/wirral-metropolitan-college-by-bca-landscape/ https://landezine.com/wirral-metropolitan-college-by-bca-landscape/#respond Thu, 16 May 2019 07:58:06 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=45424 BCA Landscape: Bold colours and forms, robust materials, close attention to details and new blocks of coppiced willow trees transform a derelict dock edge into an iconic and memorable landscape in scale with the post-industrial waterside neighbourhood. With Wirral Waters, the landscape setting comes first – out of which buildings can emerge. The landscape of […]]]> https://landezine.com/wirral-metropolitan-college-by-bca-landscape/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/fano-bad-revitalization-by-masu-planning/ https://landezine.com/fano-bad-revitalization-by-masu-planning/#comments Fri, 10 May 2019 13:25:11 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=45253 A reminisces of a historic brick promenade was the starting point of the revitalizing of Fanø Bad With a small budget, you may not be able to transform everything at once, but by making a few well-informed changes, you can set the direction for the future. Fanø Bad has a glamorous past of coastal tourism […]]]> https://landezine.com/fano-bad-revitalization-by-masu-planning/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/scarborough-foreshore-redevelopment-by-tcl-and-udla/ https://landezine.com/scarborough-foreshore-redevelopment-by-tcl-and-udla/#respond Thu, 27 Dec 2018 13:52:28 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=42992 TCL: Perth’s Scarborough Beach redevelopment has become one of Australia’s most iconic urban beach experiences, transforming a previously disconnected and carpark-dominated beachfront. Delivered by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority in partnership with the City of Stirling and Designed by a TCL and UDLA-led consortium, the project is defined by two main pedestrian promenades that provide clear […]]]> https://landezine.com/scarborough-foreshore-redevelopment-by-tcl-and-udla/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/fredriksdalskajen-by-niva/ https://landezine.com/fredriksdalskajen-by-niva/#respond Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:43:14 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=42150 Location and function Nivå Landskapsarkitektur: Fredriksdalskajen (the Fredriksdal Quay) is located at Hammarby Lake in Stockholm, adjacent to one of the city’s main infrastructural veins connecting Stockholm’s southern suburbs with the central island of Södermalm. The quayside project is one of the last phases of a major urban development project, Hammarby Sjöstad, which has been […]]]> https://landezine.com/fredriksdalskajen-by-niva/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/changsha-xiang-river-west-bank-commercial-tourism-landscape-zone-by-gvl/ https://landezine.com/changsha-xiang-river-west-bank-commercial-tourism-landscape-zone-by-gvl/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:23:34 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=42047 Urban Open Space Providing the Sense of Belonging | GVL Work People like to live where there is water and grass. The same is true when they build their cities. Every city has its own river vein. Just like the Seine to Paris, the Thames to London, the Hangpu River to Shanghai, the Xiang River […]]]> https://landezine.com/changsha-xiang-river-west-bank-commercial-tourism-landscape-zone-by-gvl/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/hvidovre-beach-park-by-vega-landskab/ https://landezine.com/hvidovre-beach-park-by-vega-landskab/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:46:04 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=41077 A 50cm barrier along any beach can radically change natural dynamics, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. In the case of Hvidovre beach, the grassy area is a former landfill so this simple element is solving a number of problems whilst opening new uses. VEGA collaborated with Karin Lorentzen, a super-interesting Danish artist that designed the concrete wall. The result is an interesting and playful landscape element and I'm reminded of the Catherine Mosbach's approach to form-finding - a little bit. Smuk!]]> https://landezine.com/hvidovre-beach-park-by-vega-landskab/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/vistula-boulevards-by-rs-architektura-krajobrazu/ https://landezine.com/vistula-boulevards-by-rs-architektura-krajobrazu/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:27:07 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=40296 Vistula Boulevard is situated on one of the most attractive parts of the central Warsaw stretching between historical and new urban areas. The proximity of those touristic places created opportunities for the high-quality outdoor mixed-use and leisure destination that would not only return the river back to the city but also link disjointed uses and […]]]> https://landezine.com/vistula-boulevards-by-rs-architektura-krajobrazu/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/a-new-waterline-for-shanghai-by-agence-ter/ https://landezine.com/a-new-waterline-for-shanghai-by-agence-ter/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:32:12 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=40214 Agence Ter: In Shanghai, over less than 30 years, the East bank of the Huangpu River has been transformed from a swamp landscape over an industrial area to a patchwork of different urban and commercial activities, cutting a fundamental link between the inhabitants and their river. In 2016, the municipality of Shanghai has launched an […]]]> https://landezine.com/a-new-waterline-for-shanghai-by-agence-ter/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/huangpu-east-bank-urban-forest-by-hassell/ https://landezine.com/huangpu-east-bank-urban-forest-by-hassell/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2018 07:46:42 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=40196 A major transformation of the east bank of Shanghai’s Huangpu River was proposed by the East Bank Group; initiating an international design competition to master plan 21-kilometres of the waterfront. The challenge was to further unlock the city’s potential by creating world-class public places, and improving access to the river’s edge. HASSELL delivered a master […]]]> https://landezine.com/huangpu-east-bank-urban-forest-by-hassell/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/henley-square-by-tcl-troppo-architects/ https://landezine.com/henley-square-by-tcl-troppo-architects/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:49:51 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=40040 TCL – Taylor Cullity Lethlean: Henley Beach, a seaside village of Adelaide, located on the St Vincent Gulf, was once imagined as a seaside resort for the City of Adelaide, as a popular place for sailing regattas, sports days on the beaches, swimming in the sea and promenading on the jetties. Yet the popularity and […]]]> https://landezine.com/henley-square-by-tcl-troppo-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/hardscape-akershuskaia-by-pushak/ https://landezine.com/hardscape-akershuskaia-by-pushak/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:23:57 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=40018 Pushak: The new hardscape at Akershuskaia is a meeting place for people of all ages. It welcomes children playing and people mingling or relaxing while enjoying the view to Oslo’s maritime surroundings. The hardscape is situated between the old harbour buildings along the waterfront, and consists of sitting areas, slopes for reclining, play grounds and […]]]> https://landezine.com/hardscape-akershuskaia-by-pushak/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/elizabeth-quay-by-tcl-in-collaboration-with-arm-architecture/ https://landezine.com/elizabeth-quay-by-tcl-in-collaboration-with-arm-architecture/#respond Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:26:39 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=39218 TCL has worked in collaboration with ARM Architecture on the design and documentation of Perth’s new waterfront – Elizabeth Quay. The design of Elizabeth Quay achieves the objective of re-establishing the historic connection between the City and the Swan River by returning the existing City grid towards the water and creating an inlet that brings […]]]> https://landezine.com/elizabeth-quay-by-tcl-in-collaboration-with-arm-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/redevelopment-of-ferdinando-savoia-square-by-clab-architettura-with-federico-signorelli/ https://landezine.com/redevelopment-of-ferdinando-savoia-square-by-clab-architettura-with-federico-signorelli/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2017 09:29:11 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=39193 CLAB architettura: The design proposal for the re-qualification of “Piazza Fernando di Savoia”, a neglected open area entirely used for parking, located in the municipality of Peschiera del Garda (Province of Verona) received first prize amongst a total of 153 proposals for an idea competition announced in 2011. The plaza extends for a surface of […]]]> https://landezine.com/redevelopment-of-ferdinando-savoia-square-by-clab-architettura-with-federico-signorelli/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/navitas-harbour-front-by-marianne-levinsen-landskab/ https://landezine.com/navitas-harbour-front-by-marianne-levinsen-landskab/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:49:36 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=39157 A handful of simple but well thought gestures compose this interesting 'harbour-campus-waterfront'. The soft willow trees contrast the rough harbour milieu and accompanying wind conditions. A comfortable wooden sun-deck catches much needed warmth. The suprematistic composition of wooden slabs give impression as if they were unloaded from a ship and then reorganised spontaneously for seating. ]]> https://landezine.com/navitas-harbour-front-by-marianne-levinsen-landskab/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/tianjin-eco-city-by-grant-associates/ https://landezine.com/tianjin-eco-city-by-grant-associates/#respond Fri, 05 May 2017 10:01:48 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=37136 The Sino-Singapore Friendship Park in Tianjin Eco-City celebrates the strong relationship that exists between Singapore and China, welcoming visitors of all ages. Recognising the vital role that public parks play in allowing people to enjoy a rich variety of experiences in nature, Friendship Park’s design is built around spatial opposites – water and land, nature […]]]> https://landezine.com/tianjin-eco-city-by-grant-associates/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/luiz-paulo-conde-waterfront-promenade-olympic-boulevard-in-rio-de-janeiro/ https://landezine.com/luiz-paulo-conde-waterfront-promenade-olympic-boulevard-in-rio-de-janeiro/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2017 07:43:44 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=36375 B+ABR Backheuser e Riera Arquitetura: The “Orla Conde” Project is part of the process of transformation and urban recharacterization of the port region and centre of Rio de Janeiro, deriving from Porto Maravilha’s urban operation. The demolition of the raised viaduct is defined as one of the main interventions carried out within the site of […]]]> https://landezine.com/luiz-paulo-conde-waterfront-promenade-olympic-boulevard-in-rio-de-janeiro/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/bostanli-footbridge-bostanli-sunset-lounge-by-studio-evren-basbug-architects/ https://landezine.com/bostanli-footbridge-bostanli-sunset-lounge-by-studio-evren-basbug-architects/#respond Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:56:17 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=36201 Bostanlı Footbridge and Bostanlı Sunset Lounge have been designed by Studio Evren Başbuğ Architects as part of the ‘Karşıkıyı’ concept created for ‘İzmirSea’ coastal regeneration project. These two architectural interventions that are positioned in close proximity and in reference to each other, have generated a new, integrated coastal attraction together, where Bostanlı Creek flows into […]]]> https://landezine.com/bostanli-footbridge-bostanli-sunset-lounge-by-studio-evren-basbug-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/faaborg-harbor-bath-by-urban-agency-jds/ https://landezine.com/faaborg-harbor-bath-by-urban-agency-jds/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:29:27 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=36175 Urban Agency: With the opening of the Harbor Bath, the inner-city waterfront of Faaborg has finally opened for bathing and recreation / public activity. This new public space on the water adds a new dimension of re-creational activity to the beautiful South Funen Archipelago. The Harbour Bath is designed to tie a closer link between […]]]> https://landezine.com/faaborg-harbor-bath-by-urban-agency-jds/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/esperance-waterfront/ https://landezine.com/esperance-waterfront/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:37:13 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=36158 HASSELL: The town of Esperance, 720 kilometres south-east of Perth in Western Australia, is expected to experience rapid growth as the state’s population more than doubles by 2050. As a government designated ‘SuperTown’, Esperance has been earmarked for strategic development to support this growth – with the HASSELL design for the waterfront renewal a key […]]]> https://landezine.com/esperance-waterfront/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/the-kalvebod-waves-copenhagen-by-jds-urban-agency-part-2/ https://landezine.com/the-kalvebod-waves-copenhagen-by-jds-urban-agency-part-2/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2017 10:03:35 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=36029 Urban Agency: With the opening of the Kalvebod Waves at the harbor-font of Copenhagen, a central part of the inner harbor has finally become accessible and attractive to the public. This new public space on the water gives the harbor a new dimension as re-creational space in the center of the city. Historically this part […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-kalvebod-waves-copenhagen-by-jds-urban-agency-part-2/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/gasp-stage-2-glenorchy-art-sculpture-park-by-mcgregor-coxall/ https://landezine.com/gasp-stage-2-glenorchy-art-sculpture-park-by-mcgregor-coxall/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:55:14 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=35988 McGregor Coxall: Set in Glenorchy, Tasmania on the Derwent River – Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park [GASP!] curves Elwick Bay’s east edge and terminates at Wilkinsons Point to bookend the Museum of Old and New Art [MONA] which opened in January 2011. MONA is changing the social and cultural fabric of the region and has […]]]> https://landezine.com/gasp-stage-2-glenorchy-art-sculpture-park-by-mcgregor-coxall/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/urban-development-eutin-2016-by-a24-landschaft/ https://landezine.com/urban-development-eutin-2016-by-a24-landschaft/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:11:46 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=35734 A24 Landschaft: With the 2016 State Horticultural Show the city of Eutin has shown a good example of how a city that already benefits from an extraordinarily favorable location between two lakes can significantly enhance its identity through targeted interventions. Attractive, useable open spaces and new networks of paths at Großer Eutiner See bring the […]]]> https://landezine.com/urban-development-eutin-2016-by-a24-landschaft/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/zuidwest-amsterdam/ https://landezine.com/zuidwest-amsterdam/#respond Mon, 16 Jan 2017 09:23:23 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=35496 Grijsen Park & Straatdesign: Zuidwestoever in Amsterdam has been drastically renovated. Since October 2016 this place has been overhauled and now residents and other people can enjoy, relax and meet each other by this waterside. A part of this renovation was the new boulevard, part of the Sloterpark, which the development of the benches around […]]]> https://landezine.com/zuidwest-amsterdam/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/seaside-korbecke-by-wbp-landscape-architects/ https://landezine.com/seaside-korbecke-by-wbp-landscape-architects/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:25:10 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=35201 wbp landscape architects: In 2012, wbp landscape architects won the competition for the seaside Möhnesee with the connecting park between town and lake. In 2016 the park is distinguished by a clear structuring – through distinctive entrances and transitions to the location, through attractive views and links to the lake, as well as by a […]]]> https://landezine.com/seaside-korbecke-by-wbp-landscape-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/oresjo-recreational-area-by-mareld-landskapsarkitekter/ https://landezine.com/oresjo-recreational-area-by-mareld-landskapsarkitekter/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:00:54 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=34507 “Sun, play and beach life for everybody!” When the sun is shining the bathing site at Öresjö comes to life. But it is also a recreational area that is used all year, for a dog walk or a trip by canoe. The work started with a masterplan for the site. The goal was to tie […]]]> https://landezine.com/oresjo-recreational-area-by-mareld-landskapsarkitekter/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/waitangi2/ https://landezine.com/waitangi2/#respond Mon, 10 Oct 2016 07:45:07 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=34339 Wraight Athfield Landscape + Architecture: A former brown-field site, Waitangi Park redefines the concept of urban park within the Wellington coastal context. It displays innovations across a wide spectrum, from design and engineering to sustainability and interpretation. The park offers a multitude of recreational possibilities. It is structured around five key initiatives: the activity zone; […]]]> https://landezine.com/waitangi2/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/room-for-the-river-nijmegen-by-hns-landscape-architects/ https://landezine.com/room-for-the-river-nijmegen-by-hns-landscape-architects/#respond Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:50:17 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=33678 H+N+S Landscape Architects: The Netherlands forms the low-lying delta of North-Western Europe. Over the past 1000 years the rivers have been harnessed between higher and stronger dikes. However, due to climate change, river discharges have increased and extreme high water levels are expected to occur more frequently. After the river flooding in 1995, the national […]]]> https://landezine.com/room-for-the-river-nijmegen-by-hns-landscape-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/alsion-university-of-southern-denmark-and-science-park-south-by-schonherr/ https://landezine.com/alsion-university-of-southern-denmark-and-science-park-south-by-schonherr/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:25:17 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=33591 Schønherr: The new university in Sønderborg by 3XN blends in with its coastal surroundings in a natural and human scale. Along the buildings near the harbor, Schonherr has designed the outside campus area supplemented by a wooden promenade. The campus area is structured by rows of willows with olive trees taking over, where the rows […]]]> https://landezine.com/alsion-university-of-southern-denmark-and-science-park-south-by-schonherr/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/jiading-central-park-by-sasaki/ https://landezine.com/jiading-central-park-by-sasaki/#respond Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:53:59 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=33563 As an ongoing focus on measuring the impact that design solutions have on environmental change, Sasaki is currently conducting a post-occupancy study of Jiading Park. Collaborating with East China Normal University in Shanghai, the team has spent the past year compiling data related to water, soil, and air quality at various locations throughout the park. […]]]> https://landezine.com/jiading-central-park-by-sasaki/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/westhaven-promenade-by-landlab-and-aspect-studios/ https://landezine.com/westhaven-promenade-by-landlab-and-aspect-studios/#respond Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:10:26 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=33243 The projects spatial strategy integrates ‘green’ and ‘blue’ spaces by blurring the former binary relationship between land and sea associated with the sites marine infrastructure function. The insertion of the promenade re-introduces the public activities historically associated with this section of Auckland’s inner harbor waterfront prior to the construction of the marina. This new 2km […]]]> https://landezine.com/westhaven-promenade-by-landlab-and-aspect-studios/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/barangaroo-reserve-by-pwp-landscape-architecture/ https://landezine.com/barangaroo-reserve-by-pwp-landscape-architecture/#respond Fri, 15 Jul 2016 06:10:56 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=33113 PWP Landscape Architecture: Named for an influential Aboriginal woman of colonial Sydney, Barangaroo is a globally-significant, 22-hectare waterfront renewal project that redefines the western edge of Sydney Harbor. In August 2015, Barangaroo Reserve was the first phase in the 3-district master plan to open. Barangaroo Reserve is the re-creation of a “Club Cape” headland that […]]]> https://landezine.com/barangaroo-reserve-by-pwp-landscape-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/riverbank-promenades-along-the-spree-by-gruppe-f/ https://landezine.com/riverbank-promenades-along-the-spree-by-gruppe-f/#respond Mon, 25 Apr 2016 08:28:44 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=32220 gruppe F was responsible for planning the riverbank promenades in Berlin‘s Government District, covering everything from framework planning through to construction. Major components in this work were an overarching design concept, with rules on materials and equipment, the analysis of general everyday and tourist requirements and concrete designs for berths for shipping, stairways and tourism […]]]> https://landezine.com/riverbank-promenades-along-the-spree-by-gruppe-f/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/the-waterfront-promenade-at-aker-brygge-by-link-landskap/ https://landezine.com/the-waterfront-promenade-at-aker-brygge-by-link-landskap/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2015 08:59:48 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=31266 The promenade is a generous social public space, offering a lot of room for catching sun and warmth, which are both very precious at this altitude. A funky pavement pattern gives a lively touch to the site. Vestre's Block sun-benches are exhibited as a cherry on top, proudly placed in their natural environment. It's like parking a Volvo in Gothenburg, almost a cultural act : ) . Aker Brygge features smart organization and playful visual effects that contribute to the popularity of the site.]]> https://landezine.com/the-waterfront-promenade-at-aker-brygge-by-link-landskap/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/mackenzie-falls-by-hansen-partnership/ https://landezine.com/mackenzie-falls-by-hansen-partnership/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:29:55 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=30982 hansen partnership: We were engaged by Parks Victoria to prepare a concept plan for the MacKenzie Falls. Precinct under their flood recovery program after floods caused the destruction of a key footbridge in early 2012. We worked closely with Parks Victoria staff to gain an appreciation of the natural setting close to the cascading waterfall […]]]> https://landezine.com/mackenzie-falls-by-hansen-partnership/feed/ 2 https://landezine.com/aalborg-waterfront/ https://landezine.com/aalborg-waterfront/#respond Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:59:20 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=30911 C.F. Møller: The master plan for Aalborg Waterfront links the city’s medieval centre with the adjacent fjord, which has previously been difficult for citizens to access due to the industrial harbour and the associated heavy traffic. By tying in with the openings in the urban fabric, a new relationship between city and fjord is created, […]]]> https://landezine.com/aalborg-waterfront/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/paprocany-lake-shore-by-rs/ https://landezine.com/paprocany-lake-shore-by-rs/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:00:44 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=30785 RS+ Robert Skitek: Paprocany lake is the place where inhabitants of Tychy often spend their free time. In the neighborhoods of the promenade there is recreation center with many recreation and sports attractions. Remodeling of the recreational area at the Paprocany lake is another project focused on exposing values of the landscape and expanding recreational […]]]> https://landezine.com/paprocany-lake-shore-by-rs/feed/ 2 https://landezine.com/atlantic-wharf-by-halvorson-design-partnership/ https://landezine.com/atlantic-wharf-by-halvorson-design-partnership/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:07:49 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=30811 Halvorson Design Partnership: Atlantic Wharf is located at a strategic point along Boston’s inner harbor. Facing the Fort Point Channel where the Congress Street Bridge connects Downtown Boston to the Seaport District, this revitalized waterfront has become one of the most popular destinations on Boston Harbor. Historically, the site among the city’s most active mercantile […]]]> https://landezine.com/atlantic-wharf-by-halvorson-design-partnership/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/maselakepark-by-relais-landschaftsarchitekten/ https://landezine.com/maselakepark-by-relais-landschaftsarchitekten/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:06:51 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=29571 relais Landschaftsarchitekten: Maselakepark is the defining element in the new park which accompanies the River Havel along 1.1 km of its shoreline. The park forms a significant section of the Spandau Water City’s Riverside Walk. Preexisting qualities in the location constituted the starting points of the design. These were underlined by specific landscape architectural interventions […]]]> https://landezine.com/maselakepark-by-relais-landschaftsarchitekten/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/nanjing-niushoushan-cultural-park-by-hassell/ https://landezine.com/nanjing-niushoushan-cultural-park-by-hassell/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2015 07:41:54 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=30477 HASSELL: The Nanjing Niushoushan Cultural Park has been established to collectively exhibit and preserve the cultural treasures of Niushou Mountain – a centuries-old sacred Buddhist site in southern Nanjing containing historic monasteries, pagodas, and relics of the Ming Dynasty. HASSELL was invited to develop a master plan for the entire 80-hectare tourist park, and later […]]]> https://landezine.com/nanjing-niushoushan-cultural-park-by-hassell/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/oct-bay-by-swa-group/ https://landezine.com/oct-bay-by-swa-group/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2015 06:52:45 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=29443 SWA Group: OCT Bay has a combined site area of approximately 1.25 square kilometers comprising equal parts new urban center and nature preserve. SWA provided both master planning and landscape architectural services for the entire site. As a new urban cultural and entertainment destination, OCT Bay offers urban amenities, entertainment components, public plazas, park space, […]]]> https://landezine.com/oct-bay-by-swa-group/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/the-infinite-bridge-by-gjode-povlsgaard-arkitekter/ https://landezine.com/the-infinite-bridge-by-gjode-povlsgaard-arkitekter/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:59:20 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=28042 The Infinite Bridge is a sculpture by danish architect studio Gjøde & Povlsgaard Arkitekter built and exhibited in connection with the international biennale, Sculpture by the Sea 2015, that takes place in the scenic coastal landscape surrounding the city of Aarhus. ]]> https://landezine.com/the-infinite-bridge-by-gjode-povlsgaard-arkitekter/feed/ 2 https://landezine.com/chongae-canal-restoration-project-by-mikyoung-kim-design/ https://landezine.com/chongae-canal-restoration-project-by-mikyoung-kim-design/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:36:22 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=27734 The ChonGae Canal Restoration Project is an ambitious redevelopment initiative that transformed the urban fabric of Seoul, Korea. This design was the winning project in an international competition and celebrates the source point of cleansed surficial and sub grade runoff from the city at the start of this seven mile green corridor. The main competition requirement was to highlight the future reunification of North and South Korea.]]> https://landezine.com/chongae-canal-restoration-project-by-mikyoung-kim-design/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/southwater-one-by-gillespies/ https://landezine.com/southwater-one-by-gillespies/#respond Tue, 12 May 2015 06:40:43 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=27353 Gillespies was commissioned to transform the centre of Telford by developing the public realm for the new Southwater One district, a vibrant and identifiable community, leisure and retail destination. Gillespies responded to the brief to create an extension of Telford’s existing town centre and create a distinctive, captivating new landscape that linked the town with the park beyond.]]> https://landezine.com/southwater-one-by-gillespies/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/memorial-drive-landscape-memory-poppy-plaza-marc-boutin-landscape-architecture/ https://landezine.com/memorial-drive-landscape-memory-poppy-plaza-marc-boutin-landscape-architecture/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2015 06:56:01 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=27202 Poppy Plaza is the first of a series of planned public spaces along The Memorial Drive Landscape of Memory, a 9.5 km pathway that runs parallel to Memorial Drive and is designed to honour the sacrifices of Canadians during wartime. The design solution hinges on two distinct and interrelated surfaces: one of wood and the other of weathering steel ...]]> https://landezine.com/memorial-drive-landscape-memory-poppy-plaza-marc-boutin-landscape-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/public-space-under-bridge-waterfront-oculus-landscape-architecture/ https://landezine.com/public-space-under-bridge-waterfront-oculus-landscape-architecture/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:00:53 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=27124 Located on the shores of the Parramatta River at the northern end of the Rhodes Peninsula John Whitton Bridge Open Space provides a contemporary multi-functional open space under the historic John Whitton and Meadowbank pedestrian and rail bridges that links between the east and west sides of Rhodes. The design of the public open space for the John Whitton Bridge project creates a simple spatial structure which seeks to provide maximum community benefit and cater for a wide range of recreational opportunity and flexibility.]]> https://landezine.com/public-space-under-bridge-waterfront-oculus-landscape-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/grorudparken-by-link-arkitektur/ https://landezine.com/grorudparken-by-link-arkitektur/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2015 07:54:04 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=27102 Grorudparken (Grorud Park) is one of four new neighbourhood parks in Groruddalen. The park introduces facilities for athletics, play, recreation, youth programmes, social interaction, and cultural activities for the diverse local population ... The River Alna is the central element of the landscape master plan, which integrates existing cultural and historical artefacts with new landscape experiences, while also facilitating greater visual and physical access to the river itself ... ]]> https://landezine.com/grorudparken-by-link-arkitektur/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/heavenly-water-service-center-of-international-horticultural-exposition-2014-by-hhd_fun/ https://landezine.com/heavenly-water-service-center-of-international-horticultural-exposition-2014-by-hhd_fun/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2015 06:49:00 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=26968 The International Horticultural Exposition 2014 opened in Qingdao on April 25th; the two service centers, “Heavenly Water (Tianshui)” and “Earthy Pond (Dichi)”, are named after the two extant lakes on Baiguo Mountain where the buildings are respectively located.]]> https://landezine.com/heavenly-water-service-center-of-international-horticultural-exposition-2014-by-hhd_fun/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/welland-canal-park-civic-square-by-janet-rosenberg-studio/ https://landezine.com/welland-canal-park-civic-square-by-janet-rosenberg-studio/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:41:31 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=26941 Janet Rosenberg & Studio: As part of the City of Welland’s downtown revitalization plan, Janet Rosenberg & Studio was commissioned to design a new civic square and park that would strengthen connections to the adjacent canal and reorganize the public space to encourage more pedestrian activity in the city core.]]> https://landezine.com/welland-canal-park-civic-square-by-janet-rosenberg-studio/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/design-square-waterfront-sweden-landscape-architecture/ https://landezine.com/design-square-waterfront-sweden-landscape-architecture/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:03:21 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=26928 Fisktorget was once a market place for selling fish. Today it is more of a recreational space, with splendid views over a bay, surrounded by the city, and also the departure point for boats going around in the archipelago. The project is right at the edge of the water and is designed as one part of granite and another part of wood. These two are laid out as an L-shape along the quay.]]> https://landezine.com/design-square-waterfront-sweden-landscape-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/shale-experience-park-by-henning-larsen-and-siegmund-landscape-architecture/ https://landezine.com/shale-experience-park-by-henning-larsen-and-siegmund-landscape-architecture/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:14:01 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=26555 In the course of land recultivation of a mining area as part of a cement plant near the village of Dormettingen, not only agricultural land is being restored but a new park is being created, adding sustainable value for people and nature. Instead of clearing away the remnants of the extraction of resources left here, the site is given back to residents and visitors as a nature theme park and event setting. ]]> https://landezine.com/shale-experience-park-by-henning-larsen-and-siegmund-landscape-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/university-park-essen-by-scape-landschaftsarchitekten/ https://landezine.com/university-park-essen-by-scape-landschaftsarchitekten/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2015 07:48:33 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=26394 The 'University Quarter Essen' is developed on a former railway site in the inner city of Essen, that had been wasteland for almost 30 years. By revitalizing this about 13 hectare large plot, the 'University Quarter – Essen's Green Centre' is developed as an urban quarter for residential and commercial use - advertised with the slogan 'Living in the middle of the city centre'.]]> https://landezine.com/university-park-essen-by-scape-landschaftsarchitekten/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/katwijk-coastal-defence-by-okra/ https://landezine.com/katwijk-coastal-defence-by-okra/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2015 07:29:55 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=26298 For the past ten years the Rijkswaterstaat, the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, have been working to strengthen some weak links in the coast. Alongside building the required coastal defence, the coast zone investments also ensure that Katwijk remains a tourist destination and supporting the local economy of seaside towns. With the need to strengthen the Katwijk coast, care is taken to preserve the value of the existing town and, ultimately, how this can also be made stronger.]]> https://landezine.com/katwijk-coastal-defence-by-okra/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/blauwestad-harbour-quarters-by-md-landschapsarchitecten/ https://landezine.com/blauwestad-harbour-quarters-by-md-landschapsarchitecten/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:21:32 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=26152 The design of the area surrounding the new harbour building serves two purposes: tourist appeal and future standard of living. At present, the harbour area functions as a tourist hub. Eventually, when the planned residential area will be realized, the area will come to function as the centre of Blauwestad. The design of the public space anticipates this future dual function. ]]> https://landezine.com/blauwestad-harbour-quarters-by-md-landschapsarchitecten/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/kranplatsen-dockan-sydvast-architecture-landscape/ https://landezine.com/kranplatsen-dockan-sydvast-architecture-landscape/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:41:35 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=25861 The site is situated where the old Kockums Crane once stood, a 138-metre high gantry crane built in 1973 and a landmark for the inhabitants of Malmö ... The main feature on Kranplatsen is a large, elevated wooden deck framed with smooth concrete walls. A steel pergola adds an industrial touch to the site ...]]> https://landezine.com/kranplatsen-dockan-sydvast-architecture-landscape/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/the-natural-park-of-pelissier-by-atelier-arcadie/ https://landezine.com/the-natural-park-of-pelissier-by-atelier-arcadie/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:27:52 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=25570 The park of Passeligne Pélissier in the city of Boé is the result of a wide reflection on the multiple forms of the nature and the landscapes in the scale of the urban conglomeration of Agen. The creation of the park is connected to the development of two successive stories: The one about the agricultural domain of Pélissier, and the other about the industrial landscape of gravel pits. ]]> https://landezine.com/the-natural-park-of-pelissier-by-atelier-arcadie/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/leisure-centre-of-madines-lake-by-urbicus/ https://landezine.com/leisure-centre-of-madines-lake-by-urbicus/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:20:52 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=25543 Urbicus: The ‘planches de Madine’ are a unique architectural, urban and landscaping object in total harmony with the site. From buildings and squares to promenades, the boards are a symbol of Madine’s renewal. The deck ‘s relief emphasizes the topography of the site, its undulations greet the buildings and create its furniture, with the walker traveling above and below the buildings. The deck brings a stroke of modernity to the site’s image and follows the global design direction of the lake’s identity.]]> https://landezine.com/leisure-centre-of-madines-lake-by-urbicus/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/sea-park-by-substance/ https://landezine.com/sea-park-by-substance/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:47:38 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=25309 Saulkrasti were looking for their niche among the seaside towns and decided to focus on tourism, recreation and various annually organized entertainment events. A big plus for such events are spacious venues directly near the sea where in addition to sports and cultural activities you can enjoy romantic mood, the sea and sunset landscape. As a result the idea to improve the central part of the beach territory and create the Sea park was born. The project area consists of primary and secondary dune ramparts and has barely flat territory between the dunes.]]> https://landezine.com/sea-park-by-substance/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/balestrate-seafront-by-am3-architetti-associati-and-studio-cangemi/ https://landezine.com/balestrate-seafront-by-am3-architetti-associati-and-studio-cangemi/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:33:30 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=25166 The works concerning the layout of the Western seafront of Balestrate were carried out in an area that, although not highly anthropized, becomes very densely populated in the summertime for the strong tourist attraction due to the presence of numerous seaside resorts ... The plan, with small but significant changes to the state of the place, intended to preserve and enhance the landscape and the natural features of the site, mitigating the environmental impact of the road on the coast line.]]> https://landezine.com/balestrate-seafront-by-am3-architetti-associati-and-studio-cangemi/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/mulini-beach-by-studio-3lhd/ https://landezine.com/mulini-beach-by-studio-3lhd/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:07:28 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=25024 Mulini Beach is located in an attractive area of Rovinj, on the exit from the central part of the city and in the continuation of the promenade, in front of hotels Monte Mulini, Lone and Eden, wrapped in a rich green public park and green forest protective areas. It is an extension of the city’s public area and the promenade whose primary function is to connect the city of Rovinj and park Punta Corrente. An extremely important factor in the design of the beach was the relationship to existing terrain ...]]> https://landezine.com/mulini-beach-by-studio-3lhd/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/parc-des-iles/ https://landezine.com/parc-des-iles/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:32:02 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=2582 Ilex landscape architects shared with us new photos of Parc des Iles, so we are bringing it back in focus. Enjoy!]]> https://landezine.com/parc-des-iles/feed/ 3 https://landezine.com/waterfront-park-of-aiyi-river-by-blvd-international/ https://landezine.com/waterfront-park-of-aiyi-river-by-blvd-international/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:12:55 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=24840 Situated in Northeast part of Jinfeng District in Yinchuan city，the Aiyi River Waterfront Park is adjacent to the new area of the city. It is every city’s dream to have a beautiful waterfront. You cannot find a more perfect setting than the Aiyi River to realize such a dream. However, the distressing fact is that the existing waterfront is poorly-made and, not only divides the water from the city, but also fails to solve the environmental problems of the city.]]> https://landezine.com/waterfront-park-of-aiyi-river-by-blvd-international/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/improvement-works-at-tai-o-by-gravity-green/ https://landezine.com/improvement-works-at-tai-o-by-gravity-green/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:35:21 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=24573 Tai O is an old fishing village rich in heritage, and once home of salt industries. It is now developed as a rural fishing village, a popular tourist attraction with traditional residential and commercial streets. Tai O lies on a low lying coastal area on the western side of Lantau Island, the major priority was to resolve the flooding problems occasionally experienced in Tai O.]]> https://landezine.com/improvement-works-at-tai-o-by-gravity-green/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/urban-outfitters-headquarters-at-the-philadelphia-navy-yard-by-d-i-r-t-studio/ https://landezine.com/urban-outfitters-headquarters-at-the-philadelphia-navy-yard-by-d-i-r-t-studio/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:19:38 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=24370 Respect for rich histories of the Navy Yard guides the design of a refashioned campus of creativity for retailer Urban Outfitters (URBN). Obsessively reworking traces of past productivity rebrands salvaged materials with an artistic vengeance, generating revitalizes community and ecological performance. ]]> https://landezine.com/urban-outfitters-headquarters-at-the-philadelphia-navy-yard-by-d-i-r-t-studio/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/hudson-river-park-segment-5-by-michael-van-valkenburgh-associates/ https://landezine.com/hudson-river-park-segment-5-by-michael-van-valkenburgh-associates/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:37:39 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=24352 Unscathed by Superstorm Sandy's brackish inundation, Segment 5 is an enormously popular park in the formerly "parkless" Chelsea. The outward-looking centerpiece of the 5-mile Hudson River Park, itself a miracle of 30 years of public advocacy, Segment 5 is a resourceful and truly public space born of vocal neighborhood demand. ]]> https://landezine.com/hudson-river-park-segment-5-by-michael-van-valkenburgh-associates/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/sea-front-in-veules-les-roses-by-atelier-ruelle/ https://landezine.com/sea-front-in-veules-les-roses-by-atelier-ruelle/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:53:01 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=24329 Close to Étretat, the small resort of Veules-les-Roses is where Victor Hugo found refuge. It suffered from bomb damage during the Second World War and then from the post-war reconstruction, which channeled the river and cover it with a parking lot ...]]> https://landezine.com/sea-front-in-veules-les-roses-by-atelier-ruelle/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/bondi-to-bronte-coast-walk-extension-by-aspect-studios/ https://landezine.com/bondi-to-bronte-coast-walk-extension-by-aspect-studios/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2014 07:21:27 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=24013 The Bondi to Bronte coast walk is a part of the nationally significant 9km coastal walk from Sydney’s South Head to Maroubra. The project resolves complex geotechnical, structural and heritage conditions to retain the significant cliff top heath community and the remarkable hanging swamps along the exposed sandstone platforms.]]> https://landezine.com/bondi-to-bronte-coast-walk-extension-by-aspect-studios/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/minghu-wetland-park-by-turenscape/ https://landezine.com/minghu-wetland-park-by-turenscape/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2014 08:07:23 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=23013 In 2009, Turenscape was commissioned by the Liupanshui Municipal Government to working on the planning and design of the ecological security patterns and ecological infrastructure, and the ecological restoration and landscape renovation of Shuicheng River. Utilizing landscape approaches at both macro and micro scales, the designers have been able to revitalize and upgrade the ecological, recreational and social value of the Mother River.]]> https://landezine.com/minghu-wetland-park-by-turenscape/feed/ 3 https://landezine.com/green-park-by-place-design-planning/ https://landezine.com/green-park-by-place-design-planning/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:49:35 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=22641 Green Park, a business park near Reading, designed in the mid 1990s, is a National winner in the Civic Trust Awards 2014. Place Design and Planning, a south London-based landscape architecture practice, has been responsible for the 195 acres landscape scheme and continues to develop it with the current owners, Oxford Properties, and Broadgate Estates, the facilities management company. ]]> https://landezine.com/green-park-by-place-design-planning/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/sjovikstorget-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/ https://landezine.com/sjovikstorget-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2014 08:04:55 +0000 http://www.landezine.com/?p=22432 Stockholm is a city on the water. The city landscape is an archipelago consisting of a mosaic of hilly, convex islands. This is the essential quality of the Swedish capital. Sjövikstorget square makes use of this quality. It opens up towards the water and thus includes the larger landscape in its design. To underscore this basic idea, the square is laid out as a flat plane which has then been tilted 3 % towards the view.]]> https://landezine.com/sjovikstorget-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/tagus-linear-park-topiaris-landscape-architecture/ https://landezine.com/tagus-linear-park-topiaris-landscape-architecture/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:41:28 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=22118 The Tagus Linear Park combines two different typologies of spaces: A single multifunctional area named ‘PRAIA DOS PESCADORES’ (FISHERMEN’S BEACH), set by the riverside within a former sand deposit, and 6 km of PEDESTRIAN TRAILS associated with dirt roads, waterlines banks (streams and drainage ditches), which converge to Praia dos Pescadores, coming from urban and natural areas.]]> https://landezine.com/tagus-linear-park-topiaris-landscape-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/presquile-rollet-park-atelier-jacqueline-osty-associes/ https://landezine.com/presquile-rollet-park-atelier-jacqueline-osty-associes/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2014 08:02:12 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=22063 The Flaubert eco-district is developed on a former port and industrial wasteland. This is the opportunity to create on site a blue and green structuring framework in connection with the Seine River and more generally in order to "restore nature in the city".]]> https://landezine.com/presquile-rollet-park-atelier-jacqueline-osty-associes/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/banks-saone-base/ https://landezine.com/banks-saone-base/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:16:01 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=21763 French studio Base landscape architecture completes it's quietly spectacular path along the river Saone, Lyon.]]> https://landezine.com/banks-saone-base/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/east-bayfront-waters-edge-promenade-west-8-dtah/ https://landezine.com/east-bayfront-waters-edge-promenade-west-8-dtah/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2014 10:38:30 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=21687 East Bayfront Water’s Edge Promenade is an active civic space and a successful precedent project for future development along Toronto’s waterfront. Flanked by two parks, the promenade is a pedestrian and cycling route, and a year-round venue for a variety of public events.]]> https://landezine.com/east-bayfront-waters-edge-promenade-west-8-dtah/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/sugar-beach-by-claude-cormier-associes/ https://landezine.com/sugar-beach-by-claude-cormier-associes/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:06:53 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=20043 Canada’s Sugar Beach is an imaginative park that transformed a surface parking lot in a former industrial area in Toronto into a modern urban beachfront. The design for Canada’s Sugar Beach, by Claude Cormier + Associés, draws upon the industrial heritage of the area and its relationship to the neighbouring Redpath Sugar factory.]]> https://landezine.com/sugar-beach-by-claude-cormier-associes/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/hunters-point-south-waterfront-park-by-swa-group/ https://landezine.com/hunters-point-south-waterfront-park-by-swa-group/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:06:10 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=20208 The site is waterfront and city, gateway and sanctuary, blank slate and pentimento. Design leverages the site’s industrial heritage and spectacular views to establish a resilient, multi-layered recreational and cultural destination.]]> https://landezine.com/hunters-point-south-waterfront-park-by-swa-group/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/kalvebod-waves-by-jds-architects/ https://landezine.com/kalvebod-waves-by-jds-architects/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:17:01 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=20065 The project consists of two main plazas, which extend across the water and are positioned with regards to sunlight and wind conditions. To the south, the pier allows for a flexible public space on the water with facilities to host events related to the creative industry.]]> https://landezine.com/kalvebod-waves-by-jds-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/gasp-by-room11/ https://landezine.com/gasp-by-room11/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:22:25 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=19975 The Glenorchy Arts and Sculpture Park, GASP!, is Room 11’s first foray into public architecture. Along the River Derwent in Glenorchy, Tasmania, Room 11 has built a colourfully calibrated public walkway which deftly links previously marginalised, but surprisingly beautiful sections of foreshore.]]> https://landezine.com/gasp-by-room11/feed/ 2 https://landezine.com/the-campus-park-at-umea-university-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/ https://landezine.com/the-campus-park-at-umea-university-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2013 08:59:16 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=19599 A campus park should supply with a variety of designated places with the capacity to host informal discussions and exchange of ideas. It is in the open, non-hierarchical spaces, rather than in lecture auditoriums or ...]]> https://landezine.com/the-campus-park-at-umea-university-by-thorbjorn-andersson-with-sweco-architects/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/cantinho-do-ceu-complex-urbanization-by-boldarini-arquitetura-e-urbanismo/ https://landezine.com/cantinho-do-ceu-complex-urbanization-by-boldarini-arquitetura-e-urbanismo/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:08:07 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=19511 Against the current of what has been occurring with the new private developments, these interventions seek to highlight the importance of public, collective space both to the city and to society, from the perspective of effectively transforming ...]]> https://landezine.com/cantinho-do-ceu-complex-urbanization-by-boldarini-arquitetura-e-urbanismo/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/wenying-lake-by-aecom/ https://landezine.com/wenying-lake-by-aecom/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:48:32 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=19494 In China’s coal belt, Datong has been considered the most polluted city in the world. Wenying Lake, east of the city, once a prominent destination for leisure and trekking, became degraded as the city expanding rapidly in recent decades.]]> https://landezine.com/wenying-lake-by-aecom/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/glebe-foreshore-walk-by-jmd-design/ https://landezine.com/glebe-foreshore-walk-by-jmd-design/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:16:44 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=19472 The design of the 2.5 kilometre walk runs along the foreshore of Sydney Harbour from Pyrmont Bridge Road to Rozelle Bay. The project incorporates mangrove habitat reconstruction, decks, ramps, boardwalks, a beach, canoe launching ramp and pontoons within a context rich in industrial archaeology and maritime industry remnants.]]> https://landezine.com/glebe-foreshore-walk-by-jmd-design/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/prince-arthurs-landing-thunder-bay-waterfront-by-brook-mcilroy/ https://landezine.com/prince-arthurs-landing-thunder-bay-waterfront-by-brook-mcilroy/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2013 10:49:48 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=19421 Prince Arthur’s Landing transforms the City of Thunder Bay’s waterfront into a mixed-use village and animated waterfront park reconnecting the downtown to the shores of Lake Superior. The waterfront opened to the public December 2011, and has seen record attendance, the opening of several new businesses and over ten design excellence awards.]]> https://landezine.com/prince-arthurs-landing-thunder-bay-waterfront-by-brook-mcilroy/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/eye-plaza-and-oeverpark-by-landlab/ https://landezine.com/eye-plaza-and-oeverpark-by-landlab/#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2013 06:18:16 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=19023 LANDLAB made a purposely reserved design to avoid any competition with the building’s shapes and to make the transitions between the museum, the plaza and the IJ as smooth as possible ... ... The rear of the museum is set in green to establish its relationship with the Oeverpark and the still to develop district.]]> https://landezine.com/eye-plaza-and-oeverpark-by-landlab/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/south-canal-bank-by-harrisonstevens-broadway-malyan/ https://landezine.com/south-canal-bank-by-harrisonstevens-broadway-malyan/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:39:25 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=18558 Three Queens Square is the town square for Clydebank. It is the centre of activity and focus for the market and seasonal activities. These improvements reinforce the square’s position in Clydebank and provide for a much improved, safe and robust environment for the community.]]> https://landezine.com/south-canal-bank-by-harrisonstevens-broadway-malyan/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/lotus-lake-park-by-integrated-planning-and-design-inc/ https://landezine.com/lotus-lake-park-by-integrated-planning-and-design-inc/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:09:12 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=18510 As a gateway for the city’s westward expansion, Lotus Lake Park had to define and demonstrate the character of the future public realm in the west.]]> https://landezine.com/lotus-lake-park-by-integrated-planning-and-design-inc/feed/ 2 https://landezine.com/southport-broadwater-parklands-by-aecom-design-and-planning/ https://landezine.com/southport-broadwater-parklands-by-aecom-design-and-planning/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:08:28 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=17732 The design of the Parkland successfully meshes the beauty of the natural environment with an urban overlay that reconnects the city with the waterfront, caters for events of diverse scale and provides a myriad of high quality recreational experiences for visitors.]]> https://landezine.com/southport-broadwater-parklands-by-aecom-design-and-planning/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/bengbu-longzi-lake-bridge-park-by-aecom/ https://landezine.com/bengbu-longzi-lake-bridge-park-by-aecom/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:45:55 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=16714 The programs consist of a revitalized beach, floral gardens, urban amphitheatres, and multipurpose lawns. The design process emphasizes features that give Bengbu and Longzi Lake a clear and distinct identity. Important components include: minimizing earth-working to preserve the original land form; utilizing a low-impact design ...]]> https://landezine.com/bengbu-longzi-lake-bridge-park-by-aecom/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/development-bank-of-the-meurthe-by-atelier-cite-architecture/ https://landezine.com/development-bank-of-the-meurthe-by-atelier-cite-architecture/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:48:39 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=16357 Atelier Cite Architecture: Asking questions about the specific characteristics of a certain area, will not only ensure the protection of that area’s cultural heritage, but also how that cultural heritage can be used as a basis to shape a new landscape. The town of Raon l’Etape encloses a green area along the banks of the […]]]> https://landezine.com/development-bank-of-the-meurthe-by-atelier-cite-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/hornsbergs-strandpark-by-nyrens-architects/ https://landezine.com/hornsbergs-strandpark-by-nyrens-architects/#respond Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:44:29 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=16116 Hornsbergs Strandpark is the winner of the Swedish landscape award: Sienapriset 2012. Hornsbergs strandpark is where water and land meet in a curvy shoreline and contemporary design, round organic shape and clean lines. Hornsbergs Strandpark faces west to Ulvsundasjön and the evening sun. The waterfront and the three long floating piers give the visitor a […]]]> https://landezine.com/hornsbergs-strandpark-by-nyrens-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/renovation-of-the-village-centre-of-machelen-aan-de-leie-by-grontmij-and-christian-kieckens-architects/ https://landezine.com/renovation-of-the-village-centre-of-machelen-aan-de-leie-by-grontmij-and-christian-kieckens-architects/#respond Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:21:01 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=15883 Sweco Belgium: Machelen is a picturesque village along an old bend of the river Lys. The public space adjacent to the church along the riverbank was the central place in the village economy. Here the goods were moved from and to the riverboats. The layout of the village, central squares and the church, was intrinsically […]]]> https://landezine.com/renovation-of-the-village-centre-of-machelen-aan-de-leie-by-grontmij-and-christian-kieckens-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/amager-beach-by-haslov-and-kjaersgaard/ https://landezine.com/amager-beach-by-haslov-and-kjaersgaard/#respond Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:03:45 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=15565 Haslov and Kjaersgaard Planners and Architects: The east coast of Amager, an independent part of Copenhagen, south of the city centre was used for landfill during the 1930 ́ties. An artificial beach was established despite the local conditions with very shallow water. The layout was simple: Sand was held in by means of wooden railing. […]]]> https://landezine.com/amager-beach-by-haslov-and-kjaersgaard/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/brockhole-jetty-by-planit-ie/ https://landezine.com/brockhole-jetty-by-planit-ie/#respond Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:42:51 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=15426 Planit-IE: The Proposals: To create a new jetty and land-side facility at the Lake District National Park Visitor Centre in Brockhole. This facility is the first purpose- built jetty for the Lake cruisers to be built on Windermere for 70 years, and as such forms a significant enhancement to the Lake District-wide visitor experience and […]]]> https://landezine.com/brockhole-jetty-by-planit-ie/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/on-the-way-to-the-sea-by-derman-verbakel-architecture/ https://landezine.com/on-the-way-to-the-sea-by-derman-verbakel-architecture/#respond Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:17:41 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=15406 Derman Verbakel Architecture: “On the way to the sea” transforms the space that lies between the city and the sea to a place of its own rather than an in-between passage. The way to or from the sea passes through the site but the movement from point A to point B is not the purpose. […]]]> https://landezine.com/on-the-way-to-the-sea-by-derman-verbakel-architecture/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/cutty-sark-gardens-by-okra/ https://landezine.com/cutty-sark-gardens-by-okra/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:09:56 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=15147 OKRA: Through history the site of Cutty Sark gardens has been a fascinating location, it represents a pioneering place with international allure. A sense of history is anchored in the area: the Meridian GMT, the Royal Naval College, and the voyages of the Cutty Sark itself. With the Olympics in mind Cutty Sark Gardens will […]]]> https://landezine.com/cutty-sark-gardens-by-okra/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/klitmoller-the-good-life-at-the-sea-by-preben-skaarup-landscape/ https://landezine.com/klitmoller-the-good-life-at-the-sea-by-preben-skaarup-landscape/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:28:08 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=15103 Preben Skaarup Landscape: The project in Klitmøller is part of a larger plan for ‘The good life at the sea’ in north Jutland. The plan includes projects for Klitmøller, Nørre Vorupør and Krik, all smaller coast and fjord cities. The projects are located at a place in Denmark where you can feel the nature and […]]]> https://landezine.com/klitmoller-the-good-life-at-the-sea-by-preben-skaarup-landscape/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/london-quay-by-boffa-miskell-bml/ https://landezine.com/london-quay-by-boffa-miskell-bml/#respond Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:37:27 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=14646 Boffa Miskell (BML): Picton with its population of only 4000 is remote from city pressures. But it needed a waterfront that provided a focus and heart for the town – a place that would also help it host the hundreds of thousands of ferry passengers that pass through the town every year. Changing uses of […]]]> https://landezine.com/london-quay-by-boffa-miskell-bml/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/north-wharf-promenade-by-taylor-cullity-lethlean/ https://landezine.com/north-wharf-promenade-by-taylor-cullity-lethlean/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:33:27 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=14196 Taylor Cullity Lethlean: Waterfronts in the post industrial age are seen to play a critical role in the cultural positioning and branding of cities. To this end, they are often the target of extensive urban regeneration and are sites of significant public and private investment. We are drawn to them because of their gritty, utilitarian […]]]> https://landezine.com/north-wharf-promenade-by-taylor-cullity-lethlean/feed/ 5 https://landezine.com/race-street-pier-by-james-corner-field-operations/ https://landezine.com/race-street-pier-by-james-corner-field-operations/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:58:16 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=14107 Landscape Architecture: James Corner Field Operations Client: Delaware River Waterfront Corp. Design Team: James Corner, Lisa Switkin, Jayyun Jung, Yoshi Harada, Kimberly Cooper Consultants: Langan Engineering, CHPlanning, VJ Associates Size: 1 Acre Budget: $5 million Planning: 2009-2010 Construction: 2011 Text & photos: James Corner Field Operations   Facts: 1. Trees: The 37 large caliper Swamp […]]]> https://landezine.com/race-street-pier-by-james-corner-field-operations/feed/ 2 https://landezine.com/zhongshan-shipyard-park-by-turenscape/ https://landezine.com/zhongshan-shipyard-park-by-turenscape/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:54:20 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=13777 Turenscape: This park was built upon an old shipyard and brown field. The design explains itself as to how landscape architects can turn a wrecked site into a beautiful, meaningful and functional place, as well as to the important role landscape architects can play in urban renovation. The following aspects of this project make it […]]]> https://landezine.com/zhongshan-shipyard-park-by-turenscape/feed/ 4 https://landezine.com/kallang-river-at-bishan-ang-mo-kio-park-by-henning-larsen/ https://landezine.com/kallang-river-at-bishan-ang-mo-kio-park-by-henning-larsen/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:09:34 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=13687 Bishan Park is one of Singapore’s most popular parks in the heartlands of Singapore. As part of a much-needed park upgrade and plans to improve the capacity of the Kallang River along the edge of the park, works were carried out simultaneously to transform the utilitarian concrete channel into a naturalised river, creating a new […]]]> https://landezine.com/kallang-river-at-bishan-ang-mo-kio-park-by-henning-larsen/feed/ 1 https://landezine.com/punggol-promenade-by-look-architects/ https://landezine.com/punggol-promenade-by-look-architects/#respond Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:40:35 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=13656 LOOK Architects: Punggol Promenade as a waterfront landscape insertion within the surrounding urban setting allows visitors to revel in a poetic interlude intertwining shifting planes of time and space – memories of a bygone era are evoked through embodiment of signifiers and reality melds with processes of re-familiarization to yield new layers of meaning. The […]]]> https://landezine.com/punggol-promenade-by-look-architects/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/haute-deule-river-banks-new-sustainable-district-by-bruel-delmar/ https://landezine.com/haute-deule-river-banks-new-sustainable-district-by-bruel-delmar/#respond Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:05:06 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=13188 The Haute Deûle River Banks development project leans on recognition of the site qualities that form its basis and its enrichments. The water presence is undeniable, as much in the district history as in its present-day configuration, despite a loss of recognition. This project for a sustainable district surrounding the old textile mill today transformed […]]]> https://landezine.com/haute-deule-river-banks-new-sustainable-district-by-bruel-delmar/feed/ 0 https://landezine.com/the-qinhuangdao-beach-restoration-by-turenscape/ https://landezine.com/the-qinhuangdao-beach-restoration-by-turenscape/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:04:20 +0000 http://landezine.com/?p=13046 Turenscape: Using various Regenerative Design techniques, a heavily eroded, badly abused and decaying beach has been ecologically recovered and successfully transformed into an aethestically pleasing and well visited place, demonstrating landscape architects can professionally facilitate the initiatives of rebuilding a harmonious relationship between man and nature through ecological design. The beach is located along the […]]]> https://landezine.com/the-qinhuangdao-beach-restoration-by-turenscape/feed/ 4