Michael G. Cluer

Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group Pacific Northwest 15 years ago

Hi Lisa, I studied at UW in the LA program there.

I think the stonework both in how it was used/located in space and how it was finished stood out to me as being particularly of a PNW style.
Michael G. Cluer replied to the topic jokes about landscape architects in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 1 month ago

you know, you are really grading my drainage.
Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group Stylin' Streetscapes 15 years, 1 month ago

Check it.
http://exhibitions.pratt.edu/Design%20Jazz/DesignJazzHTML/DesignJazzevite.html
Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group Green Streets 15 years, 1 month ago

Hey folks, check it out!
http://exhibitions.pratt.edu/Design%20Jazz/DesignJazzHTML/DesignJazzevite.html
Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group Pacific Northwest 15 years, 1 month ago

Hey all,

I was recently in the Seattle/Bremerton area and notice with some glee, some disdain the recent parks and their design. While I’m thrilled to see more pocket parks and interesting streetscapes in the area, I have to say, the influence of certain PNW designers have positively prevailed. I don’t think these parks were by Murase or Haag,…[Read more]
Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group University of Washington 15 years, 2 months ago

That’s magic! And so inspiring, truly. Thank you very much.
Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group University of Washington 15 years, 2 months ago

Hi Noriko,

You are quite a firestarter, just look at this discussion you provoked?

So I think you are far more capable of much bigger things than just taking notes and pictures in Chicago. What do you dream about? What keeps you up at night? Why did you really become a Landscape Architect? TELL US!
Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group University of Washington 15 years, 3 months ago

Wow Oona, you hit the nail on the head!

This is so true for some many talented and tenacious people.

I’m wondering/learning/realizing that if we just “let go” and start going with our gut on design and planning choices instead of going with the rubber stamp, that we get taken care of by the money gods. It’s happening for me right now. I’m…[Read more]
Michael G. Cluer posted an update in the group University of Washington 15 years, 3 months ago

Hi Noriko,

Thank you! What a great post. Many people are finding themselves out of work at this time, but I think that this economic downturn is going to foster incredible creativity in those that don’t find themselves gainfully employed by an established firm. The time is NOW to really get out there and think differently about our land and our…[Read more]