Take a look at Ulf Mejergren Architects‘ shortlisted entry in the Pape Bird Observatory competition. With the “Lookout Loop” the architects aimed to create an iconic bird observatory in a sensitive wetland environment. Take a look at the complete story below. More
Piet Oudolf and LOLA landscape architects are designing the landscape around Gasklockan in Hjorthagen, located the northeast of Stockholm, together with Oscar Properties. Piet Oudolf is behind award-winning and innovative landscape projects such as The High Line in New York and The Lurie Garden in Chicago, LOLA designed the adidas campus in Germany. Together they […] More
Your backyard is a place you might spend more time if it looked nicer. The good news is you have the power to change the appearance of your backyard with a few small updates. You’ll be glad to have a place to go when you want to relax, read a book or soak up the […] More
Japanese architect Tadao Ando designed the spectacular temple in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo. A 13.5 metres tall statue of the buddha, sculpted 15 years ago, is concealed within a hill covered in 150,000 of lavender plants. Under the hill are a a 40-metre tunnel and a rotunda embracing the statue. See more after the jump: More
OCAD’s Steam Canoe was inspired by the canoe; The vessel that symbolizes the rich history of the indigenous first nations and early exploration of North America. The shoreline shelter was built to cut through the harsh wind of the cold winter shoreline, reflecting the interior space created by overturned water vessels. Solar hydronic components were […] More
Are you looking for a professional, reliable landscaping contractor that can guarantee to do an excellent job? Like any service providers, there are many reputable landscaping companies, but there are also many of these types of businesses that don’t always have your best interests at heart. Below are some of the most important factors you […] More
Reiulf Ramstad Architects won the landscape competition in Rosheim, France with their solution – Chemin des Carrières, the Quarries’ Track, a lace undulating in the landscape, an invitation to travel as our ambition behind the reconquest of the Rosheim-St Nabor railway in Alsace, France. Ominous, sometimes hidden, the vestiges of the railway still mark the reading of […] More
Tverrfjellhytta – Norwegian Wild Reindeer Pavilion by Snøhetta is an observation pavilion located on a lonely plateau at 1200 meters above sea level, on the outskirts of Dovrefjell National Park, overlooking the mountain Snøhetta. Geometric outside is mixed with the flexible interior, combining the glass shell with the hand-carved wooden bench. While the glass walls create the […] More
It pays to put a bit of time and effort into creating a beautiful outdoor space. Many homeowners spend all their energy renovating and modernising the interior space, but run out of steam when it comes to the garden. This is a mistake, because you are likely to spend lots of time out there during […] More
You can tell a lot about a business by the appearance of its premises. There are many ways a business owner can add value to their commercial premises and make it a more welcoming place for staff, clients and other business associates. Below are some of the most effective ways to do this. Commercial Landscaping […] More
Netherlands based LOLA Landscape Architects team shares with us their awarded proposal for the design of Sokolniki Park in Moscow. LOLA practice has worked on their project in collaboration with Taller301, Land+CC and aZONE to win the third prize in the competition for the design of this massive urban affair. As the winners of the […] More
Seattle-based landscape architect Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN) has been selected to design Hemisfair’s Civic Park in San Antonio, Texas. The contract to move forward with the design for the 8+ acre downtown park was approved by the San Antonio City Council on the 20th of May. More