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Projects
What is your dream project?
CELTRUDA:
Landscape Architect of Record for the creation of a new
National Park.
EGNATZ:
I have a few:
a. A new golf course; not just a renovation, but an entirely new
layout.
b. A camp ground, nestled deep in the mountains, with trails,
camp sites, cabins, great natural views, etc.
c. A roof top garden, with sweeping views, spared no expense.
d. Another Waterfront Park – one where I’m the lead designer.
HEEB:
Design and build a small home that is 100% off the grid
HOLTZMAN:
Well, other than what I am doing now, I would have to
say it would be a Zen Garden.
KELLEHER:
A dynamic outdoor plaza at a modern art museum.
SHIBLEY:
Urban green infrastructure (integrating functioning,
sustainable designs into urban environments).
VIOLETTE:
City Center Park or Community Park.
The Debate
Landscape Architecture –
Science or Art?
Science first, followed by art. Understanding of a
site (site analysis) is heavily dependent on a scientific
study of a space. This analysis includes natural
landform, solar orientation, existing soils and general
site characteristics observations (just to name a few).
The art comes in by blending existing conditions and
characteristics with proposed elements. The blend is
crucial to enable a development to appropriately mesh
with the site and its surroundings. A gentle touch or
brush stroke is often needed for this blend.
Ah, and the great debate ends in a blending of the two.
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