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Exploring the Legacy of Modernism in Landscape Architecture

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Image © Barrett Doherty courtesy The Cultural Landscape Foundation Modernist landscape architecture marked a radical shift from traditional garden designs , emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and a stronger connection between people and their environments. Read more »

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Generations of Change: Women Who Redefined Landscape Architecture

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Women have played a pivotal role in the evolution of landscape architecture, overcoming the constraints of a male-dominated profession to introduce groundbreaking ideas and fresh perspectives. Gilbraltar Gardens / Marian Cruger Coffin. Image © Simon via Flickr under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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Capturing Serenity: 10 Beach Houses that Enhance the Caribbean Oceanfront Landscape

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With landscapes of white sands and crystal-clear waters, the Caribbean is home to some of the world’s most enchanting seaside retreats. Punta Cana House / Mareines Arquitetura + Patalano Arquitetura. © Leonardo Finotti Beach houses along the Caribbean coast perfectly blend comfort , nature , and tranquility.

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Piazza Matteotti Public Gardens / Pool landscape

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© Alessandra Bello architects: Pool landscape Location: Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Alessandra Bello Photographs: Marco Frappi Area: 3200.0 m2 Read more »

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Mimetic Houses: 15 Latin American Projects Integrated into the Landscape

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Cortesía de Prashant Ashoka Latin America 's natural landscape is incredibly diverse, featuring everything from majestic mountains to expansive deserts. In this varied geography, many architectural projects are noteworthy for their seamless integration with their surroundings, blending subtly into the landscape.

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UNAM Sculpture Space: Integrating Art and Culture into Mexico's Natural Landscape

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Image Cortesía de Andrés Cedillo Integrating contemporary art with the landscape in a dialogue between human creation and the natural environment, the Sculpture Space of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) represents one of the most important public artworks in Latin America. Espacio Escultórico de la UNAM.

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Leading landscape architecture firms pledge zero emissions by 2040

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Twenty-six CEOs from some of the world’s most influential landscape architecture firms have publicly committed to making their profession zero emissions by 2040, aligning with the goals set out in the American Society of Landscape Architects ( ASLA Climate Action Plan ).