There appears to be a new breed of statement landscapes evolving. In the past investing heavily in extensively landscaped gardens, created by the best known designers of the time, was an expression of private wealth and power. … Read the rest
Category: Landscape Architect
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Will the London Garden Bridge be the next landmark landscape? by William Johnson
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Spectacular February colour at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey – Alice Cooper
Read Time:4 Minute, 1 SecondIn search of inspiration, this was my first visit to the gardens at RHS Wisley on a cold, bright February weekend.… Read the rest
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Glittering Dubai by Isla Denton-Thompson
Read Time:1 Minute, 59 SecondBefore Christmas I whizzed off to our Dubai office to help out with some project work. In my spare time I managed to see a few of the city’s sites and I thought I would share with you some impressions from my visit:
Day 1: Rows of shimmering white pillars lining the airport baggage claim.… Read the rest
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Helping Riga? (by Lucie)
Read Time:2 Minute, 36 SecondWe have recently been assisting our TF office in Vilnius, Lithuania with precedents/ good practice studies of 5 European cities for a long term green plan strategy for the city of Riga in neighbouring Latvia which is being currently prepared by our long term colleagues and friends Grupa 93, a high profile urban planning and regional development consultancy, who are based in the city.… Read the rest
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2014 End of year blog – terra firma Landscape Architects (by Lionel)
Read Time:9 Minute, 11 SecondAs we approach the year end it is good to report our 30th year is proceeding well and we look forward to some happy celebrations next May when the anniversary is reached.… Read the rest
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Palimpsest, by Keith
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noun. 1. A manuscript, typically of papyrus or parchment, that has been written on more than once, with the earlier writing incompletely erased and often legible.… Read the rest