Category: Projects
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Phase 1 of Governors Island design completed
Last month the first phase of Governors Island was officially completed. The master plan, designed by West 8 following an international competition, is being built out in several phases. The Trust for Governors Island is leading this ambitious redevelopment of the 180 acre island on the southern tip of Manhattan – with public space and…
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Slant Open International Landscape Design Competition 2013/2014
In the fifth SLANT competition you are invited to submit a design for a public space/park which will be designed to incorporate, either in part or in whole, the concept of “Transition”. Transition effect us all most days of our lives and it can be found in many different areas of our interests and activities.…
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New Pier for Brooklyn Bridge Park
Following a trend for new piers and sloping triangular landscape structures (see among others Diller Scofidio + Renfro at Lincoln Center) proposals by BIG for pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park have been released. Read about it on Denzeen.
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Landscape Architect awarded Design Innovator of 2013
Landscape Architect Thomas Woltz is awarded Wall Street Journal Magazine’s Design Innovator of the Year. Read all about it.
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New Masters programme in Advanced Landscape and Urbanism
The University of Greenwich have launched a new Masters programme in Advanced Landscape and Urbanism. The programme encourages students to develop advanced and speculative approaches to the design of cities, landscape and territories. It promotes high design values and the integration of new and innovative technologies to address the challenges facing contemporary cities, such as: urban…
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Designing, farming and cooking
An urban farm in South Africa is incorporating aquaponic farming systems to raise fish and vegetables that are then served in the restaurant. The Coolist reports on this initiative that is situated on the V&A Waterfrontin Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.thecoolist.com/moyo-waterfront-restaurant-and-urban-farm/
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Rebuild by Design – proposals released
This is a critical moment for the Rebuild by Design project as we share the teams’ thoughtful and unique visions to make the NY/NJ region more resilient. These proposals follow three months of in-depth analysis and public outreach, including both one-on-one conversations with people living in affected areas and robust guided conversations with Design Teams and…
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One prize winner announced
Check out the winning and shortlisted submissions for the One Prize 2013, a design competition run by the design collective Terreform 1.
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Building it up – then burning it down: Arne Quinze presents…
Last night Arne Quinze presented his portfolio of artwork at the University of Greenwich. The artist renowned for his dramatic timber and metal installations gave a captivating account of his work process and inspiration. His Uchronia project for the Burning Man festival in the Nevada Desert gained worldwide attention in 2006.
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New skatepark for Southbank Centre?
Rick Mather has been appointed to oversee a new skate park on the South Bank in London. No images or details yet – but an announcement: “Drawing on ideas suggested by local skateboarders as well as on their own expertise, they identified that the prime use of this site would focus on street skateboarding as…
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