Ecological landscape design--Florida--Miami
Urban landscape architecture--Florida--Miami
"The American office GEO has been redefining landscape architecture for nearly 15 years. This exceptional book is focused on projects in their hometown Miami. Incorporated in 2005, and led by Laurinda Spear and Margarita Blanco, two women steeped in architecture, has elevated the conversation about the important role landscape architecture plays and the contributions it can make in the face of climate change and sea level rise. Surrounding nature, plants and landscapes are the starting points for the spectacular green contribution to a very densely populated city. There is no other place in the world where so much knowledge comes together on vertical green and elevation of landscapes. This book, designed by Irma Boom Office (Irma Boom and Emma Gregoline), shows all new developments in every detail and makes it a standard for everyone who feels connected to those who wants more attention to be paid to open and green, public urban spaces."--
Foreword : What if each of us planted a tree? / Laurinda Spear and Margarita Blanco -- Chronology of projects -- Tackling the disconnect between architecture and landscape architecture / Charles A. Birnbaum -- Appearances: on the drawing of Laurinda Spear / Christoph Grafe -- Future of the American city: a conversation with Laurinda Spear, Margarita Blanco, and Charles Waldheim / Office for Urbanization -- Botanical bricks / Gaston Bekkers -- The Palace: How do we update a modern icon? -- University of Miami Life Science Park: Can we maintain comfort outdoors? -- 555 Washington: What is the right size? -- 2900 Oak Avenue: What about microclimates? -- Ballet Valet: What is green infrastructure? -- Pérez Art Museum Miami: Where does the water go? -- Frost Science Museum: What purpose does it serve? -- Port Miami Tunnel: Can infrastructure become art? -- Fendi Chateau: What are the constraints? -- Brickell City Centre: How do we rething the city? -- Grove House: What do we do with excess parking? -- 801 Brickell: Does an active perimeter add value? -- Coral Gables: Does the formal inform the organic? -- University of Miami Lakeside Village: Are connections possible? -- Florida International University School for International and Public Affairs: Can we restore wildlife connections? -- Oceana Key Biscayne: How do we reimagine tradition? -- SLS Lux: Is green the new egalitarian luxury? -- Wynwood Streetscape: How do we embrace chaos? -- Park on Fifth: How do we involve the neighbors? -- Pink Link: Are unbuilt projects significant?