9-September-15 The Latest News in Landscape Architecture 2015 is sponsored by ZinCo – Life on Green Roofs – Ecological and Economical Green Roofs, worldwide. In this week’s Latest News in Landscape Architecture we take a look some exciting projects including proposals for the World’s largest green roof in Silicon Valley, and redevelopment proposals by McGregor Coxall in Sydney, and James Corner Field Operations in Philadelphia. We also examine some interesting research coming out of Australia into what landscape architecture can do for the aging population. 5 Stories In The News This Week:
- Landscape architects McGregor Coxall chosen for Sydney Modern gardens
- Here’s How The High Line’s Landscape Architects Reenvision The Office Park
- Landscape architects promote healthier aging population through seniors-focused exercise parks
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum presents: Landscape Lectures 2015-2016
- OLIN creating Largest Green Roof in the World
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Latest News in Landscape Architecture
- Landscape architects McGregor Coxall chosen for Sydney Modern gardens: The Sunday Morning Herald
Landscape Architects McGregor Coxall were selected by competition to redesign the gardens surrounding the Art Gallery of New South Wales as part of the $450 million ($311M USD) Sydney Modern project. The Art Gallery’s director Dr MichaelBrand hopes the Sydney Modern project will allow visitors to experience a 21st-century art museum: “with a seamless unfolding of indoor and outdoor spaces linking The Domain, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Woolloomooloo and Sydney’s CBD, while offering views of the harbor and beyond“. Related Article: 10 Great Projects Showing why Australia are Leaders in Landscape Architecture
James Corner and Field Operations have done it again; An inspirational landscape architecture asset. The Office Park is a landscape jewel set in the 1200 acre former industrial site turned office campus that is the Philadelphia Navel Yard. In conjunction with Field Operations, the developers behind the campus, Liberty Property Trust, aim to develop the park including a running track, hammocks for relaxing, vast lawns, and more intimate spaces for the office workers to relax in during their lunch breaks. Related Article: Race Street Pier Becomes a Vivid and Exciting Place
- Landscape architects promote healthier aging population through seniors-focused exercise parks: Architecture and Design
Across the world people are living longer which leads to an aging population. The Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture (AILA) has a plan to tackle some of the health implications of the aging population, through exercise parks aimed specifically at the elderly. Research conducted by the University of Victoria and Lappset Australia (the manufacturers of play and exercise equipment) aims to investigate the relationship between exercise and both physical and mental health in seniors, through the use of a specially designed park in Sunshine North, West Melbourne. President of AILA, Mark Frisby identified the importance of landscape architects in driving change for a healthier aging population. He indicated that landscape architects have a capacity to create a better future for society, and that it’s important to combine the strengths of the profession with allied organizations such as Lappset Australia and Victoria University at the outset. Related Book Review: Landscape and Urban Design for Health and Well-Being
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum presents: Landscape Lectures 2015-2016: The Bay State Banner
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, located in Boston, MA, USA, will be holding its ever popular series of Landscape Lectures this coming fall. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for holders of valid student identification, and is free for museum members. Lectures start at 7pm.
Sand Hill Property has engaged the two powerhouses of Rafael Viñoly Architects and OLIN to create the vision for The Hills at Vallco. The auspicious design will include not only the largest community park in the Cupertino area, at 30 acres (12.14 Ha), but also the World’s largest green roof! The proposed development will include “a vibrant, sustainable, walkable and safe new neighborhood with a mix of retail, dining, entertainment, recreation, offices, housing, open space and public amenities.” Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, in between Apple’s Infinity Loop and Campus 2, the proposals include not only a 30 acre park, but also a nature reserve. The gargantuan green roof will function as an amenity in itself, with a 3.8 miles trail network for jogging, vineyards, orchards, organic gardens, amphitheater, childrens’ play areas and a refuge for native flora and fauna. Related Book Review: Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls by Nigel Dunnett and Noël Kingsbury WATCH: World’s largest green roof unveiled in the heart of Silicon Valley
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Latest News in Landscape Architecture 2015
News report by Ashley Penn
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