The previously isolated Kievit district has developed into an international entrance area for the city due to the new TGV station. After earlier realization of the first phase with mainly high-rise offices, the city of Antwerp made an urban plan for the second phase containing a mix of homes, offices and public facilities, and with more space to create a green public domain. For the design of the public space of the Kievit phase 2 area, five design teams were selected to provide a vision and sketch design.
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Continue reading Banks of Berry Channel | Cher France | TN PLUS This weeks round-up of landscape news from around the web. Q+A> LAURIE OLIN | The Architect’s Newspaper The Architect’s Newspaper interviews noted landscape architect discusses the profession and the state of public space today.
A raft of transformative and inspiring policies by cities and local governments, which can assist in creating a sustainable 21st century, were spotlighted in a new report released today by ICLEI – Local Government for Sustainability and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Habitats for harmony | Kim Wilkie | FT.com Acclaimed landscape architect Kim Wilkie on two projects he has undertaken in fragile environments… Parks Canada Launches New Learn to Camp Smartphone Application Parks Canada has launched a new Smart phone App to help first time campers enjoy a camping trip to Canada’s national parks. Send us your links during the week to contribute@worldlandscapearchitect.com For more news during the week become a World Landscape Architecture fan on Facebook, Join our LinkedIN group, Follow us on Twitter @wlandscapearch or Weibo and then Circle us on Google+ The ALEXANDER S.ONASSIS PUBLIC BENEFIT FOUNDATION has launched Rethink Athens, a European architectural competition for the re-constitution of Athens city centre along the axis of Panepistimiou str., and invites all interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria to register. Purpose of the Competition is the selection of the Architect (Person or legal entity), that will undertake the design of the architectural public space for the creation of a New City Center in Athens along the axis of Panepistimiou Street. |
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