Tag: landscape architecture
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A Deptford Atlas: University of Greenwich Summer School
University of Greenwich Department of Architecture and Landscape in partnership with MSA University, Cairo presents the 2016 Architecture and Landscape Summer School. Over the coming weeks we will be sharing the design and research work of the students. A Deptford Atlas 8 – 19 August 2016 Studio Leaders: Roo Angell and Bob Bagley With Honoré Van…
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New design and research journal published at University of Greenwich
A new design and research journal has been launched at the University of Greenwich. TESTING-GROUND, focuses on research, experimentation and design of landscapes, cities and territories. It provides a platform to critique established urban theories and a place to investigate emerging architectural, political and ecological concepts. The journal will feature completed projects, speculative ideas and unfinished works which…
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Honorary degree for Marti Franch Batllori
Renowned landscape architect and Greenwich graduate, Marti Franch Batllori, was honoured by the University of Greenwich yesterday. He received an honorary doctorate in graduation ceremonies taking place at the Greenwich Campus. The university awards honorary degrees to individuals of distinction who have made an outstanding contribution to activities related to their field. Marti, described by Harvard Design Magazine…
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Student writes for Landscape Institute Journal
Landscape Architecture student Lesley Perez has had published an article for Landscape, the Journal of the Landscape Institute. Her article, Urban Mending, is published in the Summer 2016 issue of the journal, and the article can he found here.
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Landscape as Urbanism by Charles Waldheim – Lecture at University of Greenwich
You are invited to join architect and landscape theorist, Charles Waldheim, who will present Landscape as Urbanism at the University of Greenwich on Tuesday 24th May, 2016. The lecture will be free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. +++ An International Public Open Lecture, drinks reception and Book Launch at University of…
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The landscape so far…
I wanted to share some of the exciting Landscape Architecture and Urbanism events which we have hosted at the University of Greenwich this year, as well as highlighting some of the amazing achievements of the students and staff. [Image: FFLO Landscape Architects] So far this year we have hosted an international lecture series, including lectures from James…
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“Out of this world” opportunity for landscape architects
Following publication of Ordnance Survey mapping for the surface of Mars in February, the Landscape Institute has been asked to assist with development of landscape character assessment of sections of the Mars landscape. Under the United Nation’s Outer Space Treaty, international law applies on Mars; however a regulatory framework for development does not exist. Following…
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£5000 scholarships for high-achieving graduates
The University of Greenwich’s Fast Forward Master’s Scholarships are designed to help high performing University of Greenwich final year undergraduates progress to master’s level studies starting in September 2016. The scholarships are open to graduates from the BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture programme who wish to undertake the Landscape Institute accredited MA Landscape Architecture. In addition to the Fast…
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The Hawksmoor International Lecture Series 2015-16 :: Mike Aling :: Spatial Codices: On Architecture Book Design
Thursday 11th February 2016, 6.30pm Tessa Blackstone Lecture Theatre [11_0003] Mike will be discussing his architecture book design work developed over the last few years, as well as ongoing research into the histories and theories of the architecture book canon. Through an exploration of artists’ books, topological texts, cybernetic and ergodic literatures, sequential art and…
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Topotek1’s Martin Rein-Cano to speak at Greenwich
The Landscape Architecture programmes at the University of Greenwich will continue to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a lecture by Martin Rein-Cano, founder of Topotek1. Martin will deliver a Hawksmoor International Lecture on Thursday 18th February at 6:30pm. In his lecture Martin Rein-Cano will be presenting a Topotek 1 project, Superkilen in Copenhagen. Superkilen is a public park in…
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