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I agree with this sentiment. You don’t want to be a “robot”…start your own business. Then you can be your own boss. I understand the frustration with the economy, you have been unemployed for 8 months? I know people that have been unemployed for years…you are one out of hundreds perhaps thousands in our profession that would like a job. And I…[Read more]

I must have overlooked that.
Jarrod, don’t use the title man.

I think we can look at this discussion more narrowly as Jarrod has stated he would give himself the title of Landscape Architect in his job hunt. I think he hurts his own chances in that case.  I am not sure what the point of this conversation is, as he seems to think this is the way to go…so go for it. See how it works for you.

Nick! Welcome back to California.  I know you said you are roaming the Coast, but maybe you should try a diversion from West to East across the State.  California’s best design is the access to nature.  In two days you could bisect Big Sur, the Central Valley, Yosemite and jog down to Death Valley and back.  It is a lot of driving, but is ama…[Read more]

I find it very interesting that one would assume that I have the answers.  And furthermore, what in the WORLD does that have to do with my resume?

Nick,
The bowl mentioned at the Getty is by Bob Irwin – an amazing artist and yes landscape designer (also did the DIA Beacon) and influential for many landscape architects. In San Diego, don’t miss the Salk and Neurosciences Institute just north in LaJolla.
In LA, also check out the Huntington Gardens – wow.
Hargreaves has several projects in the…[Read more]

Only the bowl-thingie was not conceptually designed by an LA, the rest of the site was designed by OLIN. The bowl-thingie was desinged by an ‘artist’ with the help of a horticulturist during SD and Spurlock Poirier LAs from DD’s onward.  
 
I’d add in Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach and the attached aquarium there.

Yes i visited a few years ago and was fascinated by the context as described by Steinbeck and the modern day use. The Aquariam was great.

Noguchi’s California Scenario –
http://inthelandscape.com/2010/05/isamu-noguchis-california-scenario-costa-mesa-ca/
That website is great too… It covers most of the classics in SoCal.

It’s not a landscape but I would not miss the Monteray Aquarium.  The shore bird exhibit is delightful.

I’ve been licenced for 11 years. When I list where I have worked in the past, the above descriptions are what I write.
When you step back and look at the discussions about what one should or should not call himself it seems pretty clear that there is an insecurity and impatience out there in our profession. Perhaps because it is such a long…[Read more]

I agree.
 

can a landscape love you back?
 
hee..j/k
thanks for drawings – one thing I like about them is the traditionally rendered prisma plan/section/hand drawn perspective presentations.
Perhaps it is a computer program that emulates the hand-rendered style,  but it convinces me..

Thanks for the info. Driving in LA was a challenge last time I visited, even 20 years of driving in London was no preparation. The habitats and plant palettes of California are very different from those of northern temperate Europe so should be good learning for me. I will come to New York but crave some sunshine and fresh for the moment. I wi…[Read more]

Thanks for response. Really looking forward to seeing San Diego.

the Getty – landscape design (NOT by an LA of course..) is pretty interesting..after that, Big Sur cliff walk – otters!  SF you can do a really fun ‘staircase gardens ‘ tour – you can look it up on-line..
personally not enthusiastic about Ca design, plant palette, etc..Be prepared to drive at 80mph everywhere being tailgated by a line of twenty…[Read more]

WOW!! From San Diego (my favorite city on earth) to San Fran area? Too many to list. Getty Center in L.A. is a nice start. Visit the Irvine Spectrum where highways I-5 & 405 meet in Irvine. I worked on that shopping mall as a Cadd and sketch monkey. Monterey and Carmel is a treat on its own.
Have fun!

Thomas, I heard the same type of good comments coming from Bernie Madoof’s clients!. A 10 minute office tour isn’t enough. Its sort of like a lunch date with an attractive female and afterward you think she’s the one! You were feeling down and vulnerable, so JB gave some helpful advice. A better boost is offering you a position. I’ll stop there so…[Read more]

Trace – GGN was mentioned in the top 10 list. They do great work. Millennium Park is a brilliant space and I’m in love with The Seattle Civic Center project.