Description
Peter Walker is one of the most seminal and prolific figures in contemporary landscape design worldwide – both as a teacher and as practitioner. Among his best-known works are Nasher Garden in Dallas, Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland and the World Trade Center Memorial in New York. This academic review of Walker’s unique oeuvre look closely at his design work and provides a comparative analysis.
- A critical appraisal of one of the most influential landscape architects
- The photos, plans and diagrams were specifically prepared for this publication
- 38 selected works from North America, Europe and Asia are documented
CONTENTS
Frontmatter, Scott Jennings Melbourne
Contents, Scott Jennings Melbourne
Foreword, Niall Kirkwood
Preface, Scott Jennings Melbourne
I. Introduction, Scott Jennings Melbourne
II. The Career of Peter Walker : A Brief History
Landscape components
Introduction, Scott Jennings Melbourne
III. Topography: Shaping the Land
IV. On-structure: Fabricating Elevated Landscapes
V. Craft in Detail: Sophisticated Endurance
VI. Vegetation: Elemental Definition of Space
VII. Water: The Dynamic Accent
VIII. Conclusion
IX. Epilogue: Peter Walker in Conversation
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