The great thing about cities is they are real and theoretical at the same time. Phrases like:
"engineer emergent gradients;
aggregate virtual systems;
reconceptualize algorithmic interfaces;
iterate topographical markets;
incubate abandoned ecologies;
reclaim experiential channels;" *
walk the line between the two, and great design gives us a window into the theoretical.
Learn more!walk the line between the two, and great design gives us a window into the theoretical.
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| James Corner of James Corner/Field Operations on a segment of the not-yet-developed Highline in NY. (fastcompany.com) |
"Landscape urbanism posits a process of city building that places landscape architecture as the formative step in urban development rather than the last...It tackles the intersection of design, policy and ecological planning in an inclusive effort to make better urban environments, across disciplinary boundaries." (LandscapeUrbanism.com)
*While embodying some of the concepts of Landscape Urbanism, these terms were generated by the Landscape Urbanism Bullshit Generator and don't really mean anything. While slightly demeaning, the LUBG was my first introduction to the subject (thanks Robert Lemon!) and made me want to...
http://landscapeurbanism.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_urbanism
http://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2012/james-corner-field-operations
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