Landscape Architect Articles

LASN Letters February 200602-01-06 | News

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Most interesting article which hopefully will bring more awareness of the enduring, timeless qualities of the classical landscape. Many products are available still manufactured in the 21st century, which are faithfully based on the designs and ideals of classical ornamentation, statuary and architecture. These may also be viewed as “antiques of the future” as recently four Haddonstone plaited baskets were sold at auction by Sotheby?EUR??,,????'?????<

Adrian Coles, CEO
Haddonstone, Ltd
Northampton, N.J.

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This may be the best exposure for the profession, since quietly designing beautiful, functional spaces has not shed the larger public image of the L.A profession as “gardeners.” If a movie could portray the ideal landscape architect doing the ideal project, as we were led to believe was possible in early schooling, then perhaps we might actually get considered for these projects rather than being a small component of a multidisciplinary team.

Real landscape architecture can be done as the lead designer without extensive consultants. I’ve always wanted to see a remake of the classic movie “The Fountainhead” with a landscape architect rather than architect lead and storyline. Hollywood take note: Many an architect and planners have been able to have a big ego, but a L.A. is generally more sensitive and might actually bring a better box office return!

Hugh Payne
Lawton, Okla.

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In southwest Oklahoma cloud seeding was tried for years and no increased rainfall occurred. This was in the years of very dry conditions. It did not help.

Tim Dobson, LA
ERG
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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With the Congressional leaders being so concerned about the name for their tree, perhaps it should be a permanent tree planted on the mall and dedicated to a national hero of the environmental movement, maybe a past member of Congress. Likewise the White House tree could be planted on the South Lawn in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt. Both permanent trees would be environmentally sensitive in not requiring the annual sacrifice of two healthy trees and would avoid the damage and expense caused by their transportation to Washington, DC.

Lloyd Jukkola
Gilbane
Houston, Texas