Gabriel Hydrick

Gabriel Hydrick replied to the topic Detroit turning vacant lots into farmland- in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 8 months ago

Thanks Trace.

Great to hear of examples that have gone before. Sounds like some great fertilizer too! Recycled Philly Cheesesteaks!
This stuff is relatively new to me as I don’t spend much time in big cities and have never lived in one. Closest I get is Sacramento and some, including myself, would argue that it isn’t a true big city.

It seems…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick replied to the topic Detroit turning vacant lots into farmland- in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 8 months ago

Thanks Nick.
From my perspective and experience… In my ‘small’ community, and immediately surrounding us, we have this problem and the city is absolutely partially responsible.

Two examples- (My neighbor is a building inspector for the city. Through him I have stories to list that would make Santa Claus’ list seem like a small honey-due…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick replied to the topic Do we focus more on the technical side of design rather than the idea behind it? in the forum RESEARCH 14 years, 8 months ago

In DD, with a computer one cannot FEEL the design principles and elements come alive as they do when pencil dances with paper. For me, I rely strongly on FEELING the design. I just can’t on a computer. There is a connection between the hand and mind as my hand develops and traces the composition. Just me though.

Design for me is evoking a desired…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick replied to the topic Landscape Architect Biographies? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 8 months ago

Thanks for posting this too. I have also struggled looking for books about LAs rather than solely Architects. Never crossed my mind to put it on Land8.

One other book I highly recommend, though not the genre you are looking for, is The Architecture of Happiness by alain de botton. This book opened my mind further and expressed many sentiments…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick replied to the topic Landscape Architect Biographies? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 8 months ago

Nick
I read this a few years back also (Lapidus’ book) and really enjoyed it for the same reasons. One that I read 6 or 7 years ago was Fletchers Steel: an account of the gardenmakers life. Though this isn’t a new book (1989) it will do the same thing for you as did Lapidus’ book. Steele relates his experiences going through WWII , his…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick replied to the topic Sound off on Copenhagen! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 11 months ago

Right on, Right on! Kudos to Baxter
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Arquitectos Boricua 15 years ago

Para que sepan….
Yo encontre un hombre en PR quien hace arte de madera. Es increible y muy bella la arte. Puede encontrar el website aqui http://www.raiz-es.myeweb.net

Yo compre una conga con la bandera al lado.
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Arquitectos Boricua 15 years ago

Un sitio favorito mio es la playa de Naguabo. Por chance mi esposa y o pasamos por Naguabo al regresar a Fajardo. I wish I spent more time there but I didn’t as it was a vacation and not so much an opportunity to study spaces. My wife would have drown me en el mar if we stopped so I could sketch and study. Naguabo isn’t so much my favorite place…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Arquitectos Boricua 15 years ago

Antigonum
Thanks for your observations. Me lamento que yo no pasara por Guanica cuando yo estaba en PR. Mucha gente me decian buenas cosas de Guanica. What type of tree is the purple flowering one that looks like a flamboyan? I only saw two the time I lived there. How come?
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group LDS Landscape Architects 15 years, 4 months ago

Vance
I created a link in the comment below but isn’t working for some reason. You can catch the album I created under my profile.
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group LDS Landscape Architects 15 years, 4 months ago

Great idea Vance. Here is a link to an album I created, per your idea, of photos I have taken of the temple in my area. The Sacramento California Temple. Design Workshop was the Landscape Architect firm. Also, feel free to wander the grounds of any temples in your area or travels. Occasionally there are open houses where the public can tour the…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Arquitectos Boricua 15 years, 4 months ago

Carlos
Thanks for the update and news flash! Felicidades to the graduates and thank you for being pioneers for PR and the caribe. I hope that pioneering spirit stays with you in your profession!
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Arquitectos Boricua 15 years, 9 months ago

Por fin regreso a la isla del encanto! In June I finally get to return to Puerto Rico. ASLA in PR would be fantastic!
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops 15 years, 11 months ago

By the way, for the January workshop 2009, if you know of someone who may need this loose and good hand skills, this may be a good time for them to join me, so please encourage them to take this opportunity for the life changing experience. Currently, I am offering $400 off the tuition to help out someone who may need this big discount to offset…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group LDS Landscape Architects 16 years ago

I did hear about it! I don’t know who is going to design the temple but I hope they rely on the beautiful and rich history and architecture for inspiration. Can’t wait to see the finished product! If you end up getting an inside scoop on any details let us know. A good friend of mine designed the Sacramento Temple, I got to see it go through the…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick replied to the topic Projects on the Western Seaboard in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years, 1 month ago

Ed
Likewise I am interested in the details of your venture. A professor of mine is from New Zealand, Grant Reid (FASLA). I know he has been down there for the last few years after his retirement. If you happen to know him you can use him as a reference. Do you have an email to send some work samples to and/or a website for your contact info and…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group BUSINESS HELPS 16 years, 1 month ago

I have found this website (http://www.whillsgroup.com) and people to be very informative and helpful. From their website- ‘Wellesley Hills Group is a management consulting, marketing, and lead generation firm specialized in helping consulting, professional, financial, and technology service firms achieve their growth and profit potential.’ I get…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops 16 years, 2 months ago

Mark
I would absolutely recommend taking a graphics workshop. They can be expensive but they are more of an investment in your self. For me, sketching and graphics is relaxing but also most effective for clear communitcation with the client and saling the design. In 20 minutes I can complete a sketch for a client, make sure we are on the same page…[Read more]
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Arquitectos Boricua 16 years, 2 months ago

Carlos,
How was your trip to PR? Would like to hear some observations and experiences as well as as see some photos if you have some to share.
Gabriel Hydrick posted an update in the group Arquitectos Boricua 16 years, 3 months ago

Keep an ear out for the Coqui, too!
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