Ken Smith Landscape Architect: Urban Projects (Source Books in Landscape Architecture, 2)

Bednarek, Nicola

ISBN 10: 156898510X / ISBN 13: 9781568985107

Published by Princeton Architectural Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ken Smith Landscape Architect: Urban Projects (Source Books in Landscape Architecture, 2)
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156898510X
• ISBN 13: 9781568985107
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Ken Smith/New York Projects focuses on three prominent works in New York City: East River Ferry Landings, P.S. 19, and MoMA Rooftop Garden. Through colourful, playful drawings and photographs each project explores new expressions of landscape design in the city. Smith's works reflect the intensity and energy of their surroundings and challenge the distinction between landscape and art form.

About the Author

Jane Amidon is a designer and writer whose current teaching at the Knowlton School of Architecture focuses on issues in contemporary landscape architecture. The recipient of numerous awards, Ken Smith has worked on a variety of national and international projects from urban street and plaza design to public art commissions and campus planning. Past projects include the Village of Yorkville Park in Toronto, the 5th Avenue chandelier proposal, and the Glowing Topiary Garden, a temporary installation in Manhattan's financial district. Recent work includes a light rail project in San Francisco, 55 Water Street in Manhattan, the Santa Fe Railyard Park and Plaza proposal, and the American Express Memorial at Battery Park City. Smith's firm collaborated with THINK team members Rafael Vinoly and Frederic Schwartz Architects on their acclaimed WTC proposal.