I want to be a Landscape Architect

Short film which is based on the work of a Landscape Architect:

http://www.iwanttobealandscapearchitect.com/



Discover landscape architecture the creative profession which combines art, science, design and the environment.

Douglas J. Meehan Work

A well presented, website which presents Landscape Architecture, Urban design and Digital media.

Worth having a look in the way in he has chosen to present his work. Amazing!

Please click on link below:

http://www.level0design.com/work/disciplines/landscape-architecture/

The importance of landscape architecture

Landscape architecture is one of the world's most important professions.

Neglecting the architectures of the world's fast-changing landscapes will result in endless highways lined with endless blocks of endless tedium - dreary expanses of housing, industry, forestry and agriculture - our natural landscapes buried under repetitive building and planting. Instead, we should design the architecture of 'new landscapes for our new lives' (Fairbrother, N. 1970). The engineering of anti-landscapes should make way for an enlightened landscape architecture. With the death of engineer's modernism, it is time for a twenty-first century approach. 

Landscape architecture theory

Landscape architecture and garden design are separate arts with a shared and ancient heritage. The distinction is that gardens are usually enclosed and private. Landscape architecture is concerned with public goods and public spaces. Societies require landscape architectural policies for each land use category - to conserve what has value and and to create new public goods. 

Design Competitions:

World landscape architecture presents a serious of design ideas,  This particular link below is based on the :

2012 London Olympics Legacy | South Park | James Corner Field Operations

http://worldlandscapearchitect.com/tag/design-competition/#.UDz0gGie7ok

I think throughout our time in studying or even becoming Landscape architects, it is important that we keep an open view on how designs are changing through time, and by either being part of a competition or even by being aware of others work,
 will influence and develop our own ideas.

American Society of Landscape Architecture

This intriguing website, takes you step by step of the design process, a well layout out and appealing website, will make you understand the process. Check the link to find out exactly what needs to be done and the stages:

http://www.asla.org/design/#designprocess

Modern approach to Landscape Architecture

Here is a link that shows you the top ten modern landscape architecture, including the famous high line and many more,

It is worth having a look into the new modern landscape architecture:

click on link below

http://www.thecoolist.com/landscape-architecture-designs-10-modern-masterpieces/

Landscape architecture: Making a place of Art

I came across this short text book on: Landscape Architecture : Making a place of Art by Catherine M. Howett, it is an interesting, illustrated article on how Landscape architecture is impacting on the making a place of art in our surrounding. Please click on link below to read. Very interesting.

http://places.designobserver.com/media/pdf/Landscape_Arch_530.pdf

Surrey Quays.

Big Pete Monster Truck Show took place at Surrey Quays.... 

It was interesting to see this event take place in Surrey Quays, as I also designed a wooden car landmark in the parking slots.... 

Thames Barrier Park

I got the chance to go to Thames barrier park, and it was phenomenal. The space and the landscape within was quite interesting.

It is intended to aid the regeneration of the area by creating an attractive public space alongside residential and commercial developments.

Stonehenge

I recently visited Stonehenge in Wiltshire England. I was amused at the sight and the they way in which the structure has to this day held himself.  Below is some further research in which i have done, followed by some of my photography of Stonehenge...

Stonehenge is probably one of the most recognisable monuments in the world. The 5000 year old henge monument became a World Heritage Site in 1986 and is managed by English Heritage. Despite years of research and study the reason behind the construction of Stonehenge remains a mystery...
People continue to wonder just why Stonehenge was built with some suggesting it was used as a giant astronomical observatory. In truth, it's fair to say that we're as much in the dark as we've always been.


My personal photographs of the mysterious Stonehenge:

I advise anyone that gets a chance to go and visit Stonehenge that, it's truly fascinating, and this dark mystery behind this place creates endless theories and possibilities. Worth the visit!