Ken Smith is unquestionably one of the most interesting voices in landscape architecture; his works reflect the intensity and energy of their surroundings and challenge the distinction between landscape and art form. Ken Smith Landscape Architects/Urban Projects focuses on three prominent works in New York City: his East River Project; his work for P.S. 19; and his MoMA rooftop garden. Through Smith’s colorful, playful drawings and photographs, the book reveals how each project explores new expressions of landscape design in the city. Ken Smith Landscape Architects/Urban Projects is part of the Source Books in Landscape Architecture series sponsored by Ohio State University. These books present sketches, drawings, models, renderings, working drawings, and photographs. Each book focuses on a recent, important work or works at a level of detail that allows thorough study of the project from its conception to the completion of design and construction.
Poetry of Comfort and Light
Poetry of Comfort and Light is a collection of spiritual poetry combined with amazing full color photography of breathtaking landscapes. A book of natural beautiful inside and out. I have found a source of comfort. I have found a source of light. I am grateful for the knowledge That God keeps me in his sight. In times of struggle and sadness I have faith that God is there And it gives me great comfort Knowing I am in God’s care. In times of pain and darkness When I cannot fi nd my way The light of God touches my heart And brightens up my day. View inside the book at: www.innercirclepublishing.com
Transforming the Common Place: Selections from Laurie Olin’s Sketchbooks
Transforming the Common/Placepresents selected projects by landscape architect Laurie Olin and his firm Hanna/Olin. Considered by many to be an heir to Frederick Law Olmsted’s legacy, Olin has put his stamp on public spaces from Manhattan to Los Angeles and from Columbus, Ohio to London, England. His work deals mainly with the transformation of the ordinary, taking commonplace elements and making them extraordinary.
Transforming the Common/Place focuses on the three main elements of Olin’s practice: public projects-Bryant Park in New York City and the Playa Vista development in Los Angeles; private/commercial commissions-Canary Wharf and King’s Cross in London; and experimental projects-the Wexner Center for the Visual Arts in Columbus, Ohio, carried out in collaboration with Peter Eisenman.
An introduction by John Dixon Hunt and an essay by Peter G. Rowe accompany the detailed project descriptions and numerous photographs.
Transforming the Common Place: Selections from Laurie Olin’s Sketchbooks