Gustafson Porter + Bowman

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We are thrilled to announce that our projects Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Rathbone Square and Stratford Cross (International Quarter London) have been featured alongside ‘Public London: Activating the City 2024’ recently published by NLA. The #PublicLondon publication celebrates the 20th anniversary of the #LondonFestivalofArchitecture and showcases selected London Projects from the last two decades that explore what constitutes a successful and democratic public realm today, the role of co‑creation and partnerships, and how we can ensure that places are fit‑for‑purpose in the long term. As highlighted in the publication, “The #publicrealm is the lifeblood of the city — an open and common ground where the everyday plays out. Core to its success is its democratic nature, which builds on co-creation and representative designs that allow everyone to feel free to be themselves.” “The biggest challenge and most important role of landscape architecture, is to heal the broken connection between people and nature.” Creating those connections is at the very core of every project we design. You can read the Public London publication and our projects under the ‘Project Directory’ here: https://lnkd.in/e_uUFhbH #NewLondonArchitecture #LFAat20

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park. The Memorial has since attracted millions of visitors, won a series of international awards and become one of London’s most visited attractions, well-loved by families and children who enjoy the interaction with water. Gustafson Porter + Bowman were early adopters of digital design and CNC cutting techniques which were used to bring the complex patterns and interactive character of the water feature design to life. This allowed us to push the boundaries of landscape architecture and deliver a design that expresses the concept of ‘Reaching out – letting in’. The intricate design was only made possible through collaborating with an expe­rienced team which included computer modelling specialists, consultant engineers, construction professionals and expert stone masons. The Royal Parks, Arup, GEOFFREY OSBORNE LIMITED, Ocmis Ltd., S McConnell & Sons Stone, Baron Gould (Texxus), SurfDev ltd For more information on the Project’s landscape, visit https://lnkd.in/dqNV8Zn6 #dianaprincessofwalesmemorialfountain #dianamemorialfountain #20thanniversary #gustafsonporterandbowman #dianamemorial #waterfeature #digitaltechnology #cnccutting

Join Mary Bowman on 22nd July at 18:25 BST for her talk on ‘Transforming the City for the Paris 2024 Olympics’ where she will discuss the transformation of the gardens around the Eiffel Tower. The #SupperTalk will be held at Temple Bar London and your ticket will include dinner and wine. Book your ticket while you still can here https://lnkd.in/dymu3EBv #EiffelLandscape #GustafsonPorterandBowman #WorshipfulCompanyofArchitects

Great to see our courtyard at 60 Curzon Street looking lush and cool this summer! Thank you PrimeResi Journal

To mark the 20th Anniversary of the Millennium Park, Chicago magazine spoke with the key people involved in making this Project come to fruition from navigating the political hurdles of building on site to incorporating their ambitious designs using art and landscape. Our Founding Partner, Kathryn Gustafson is proud to have been part of designing Chicago’s beloved landmark together with landscape architects, GGN in Seattle and legendary plantsman Piet Oudolf. Kathryn said, “One of the [magical] things about the garden [is] when you’re in it, you don’t know you’re in Chicago. Even though you can see skyscrapers, all of a sudden, you’re in a place all to itself.” She reiterates the garden has continued to be successful not just through its design but through the generous donation and efforts to continue to maintain the gardens for Chicagoan’s and visitors alike to enjoy this urban oasis for years to come. To read the full article, visit https://lnkd.in/g57n3hVX #millenniumpark #article #chicagomagazine #chicago #luriegardens #urbanoasis #landscapearchitecture

[Extrait NEWSLETTER 8'18''] L’environnement lumière du site emblématique de la Tour Eiffel est porté par une volonté d'unifier l'ensemble du périmètre à l’échéance 2030, de réaffirmer l’axe central et la symétrie du lieu, et redonner aux visiteurs un fil conducteur de nuit. Le projet aspire à la rénovation de l’ensemble du site et s’attache à compléter, le long de l’axe majeur entre Trocadéro et École Militaire, les modèles de lampadaires existants équipés de sphères en verre prismatique strié baptisés « Perles ».   Dans la perspective des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024, une première partie du projet est réalisée, avec l’aménagement des abords de la Fontaine Varsovie. MOA : Ville de Paris / PariSeine MOE : Gustafson Porter + Bowman (Paysagistes mandataire), Chartier+Corbasson Architectes (Architectes), Atelier Monchecourt (Architectes), SATHY (Architectes) BET : MA-GEO, Bollinger+Grohmann, INEX BET Groupement Fournitures : VERRE INDUSTRIE - Technical glass solutions, Vhm Eclairage & Mobilier Urbain, Zumtobel Lighting ENTREPRISE D'EXE : Citeos 📸 © RAPHAËL SORET Pour en savoir davantage, rendez-vous sur notre site internet : https://lnkd.in/dXvwpmJC #818lumiere #lightingdesigners #concepteurslumiere #lightingdesign #JeuxOlympiques2024 #JeuxParalympiques2024 #TourEiffel #FontaineVarsovie #FontaineduTrocadéro #Trocadéro

When our Landscape Architect, Louise Koopmans CMLI was asked 'What 3 things do you think need to change in our industry to enable you to take over leadership, and what would you like the senior panellists to consider doing NOW to facilitate your future?', she responded with 3 questions as part of the Listen Liberate, Elevate PechaKucha discussion: 1. How are you combating the declining recognition for our disciplines? 2. Do you believe the existing planning system effectively facilitates regional and national development efforts to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change? 3. Given the critical importance of addressing these issues, should Chartered bodies alone be responsible for raising awareness and ensuring the development of skilled workers in our discipline across all educational levels not just at the University level?   Issues raised by Loes in her PechaKucha presentation included: · Water scarcity in the UK · Use of open space in urban areas is too pressurised · UK’s land management and relationship planning · Reliance put on individuals to solve problems rather than regional strategies and policies · The education sink of qualified students leaving the UK · Lack of awareness for landscape environments in lower education   Listen, Liberate, Elevate held by The Equilibrium Network Ltd provided a platform for young professionals to connect with established leaders and discuss what they need to thrive in the industry and become leaders of tomorrow. #equilibriumnetwork #gustafsonporterandbowman #divaircity #listenliberateelevate  #raisingawareness #youngprofessionals #buildingdesignpartnership

Look out for one of our Partners, Sibylla Hartel where she talks about the benefit of outdoor spaces for the scientific community at Oxford!

#Event  Yesterday, Maida Hot and Beatrice Bertolini attended The Touring Building (IQL S4) celebration event. It is the project where EQUATION Lighting Design is involved in the public realm and landscape lighting, now a third project that is a part of the Equation’s previously developed IQL (now Stratford Cross) lighting master plan. The project is currently in progress and nearing completion, scheduled in July 2024. It was a great opportunity to connect with the amazing project team! We very much look forward to seeing the completed project! Thank you, Lendlease, for the invitation. Gustafson Porter + Bowman, Arney Fender Katsalidis (AFK Studios) EQUATION Lighting Design #EquationLighting #LightingDesign #ExteriorLighting #Architecture #London