IFLA News Int er nat ional Feder at ion of Landscape Ar chit ect s
N o . 61
Fédération Internationale des Architectes Paysagistes
September 2005
IFLA Newsletter Editor: Dr. Diane Menzies, Secretary General, Christchurch, New Zealand. Commissioner.Menzies@justice.govt.nz Co-Editor /Martha Cecilia Fajardo IFLA President, Bogotá, Colombia. iflamf@aolpremium.com
Landscape Leading the Way IFLA 42nd World Congress – Edinburgh, Scotland By Tom Papandrew
“The earth was the most glorious instrument and I was audience to its strains.” Henry David Thoreau The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) 42nd World Congress took place in Edinburgh, Scotland June 26 to 29, 2005 at Ricarton University. Approximately 350 landscape architects representing the Central, Western and Eastern Regions of IFLA attended this meeting. The Congress theme: Landscape Leading the Way permeated the key note addresses from 11 landscape architects as well as through the more than 60 papers presented during the first two days of the Congress. The third day was devoted to tours of significant landscapes in and around Edinburgh. Congress subthemes included Urban Growth and Decline: Safer Cities and Towns; Rural growth and Decline; Quality, Aesthetics and economics as well as the alternative theme: The Edinburgh Fringe, covered through the third day site tours. IFLA President Martha Fajardo initiated the meetings by saying that,” As a professional discipline landscape architecture is increasingly leading the way in addressing complex ecological, social, and economic problems… Landscape architecture is about discovering, exposing, and reinforcing the sense of place that sustains environments and celebrates local traditions.” The World Council, which preceded the Congress, met for two days at the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. The Congress opening reception as well as its Monday evening reception took place at this venue. Royal Botanic Garden Director, Ian Edwards, presented us with background about the flora represented in the garden. Prior to the opening reception, the Student Design Competition was exhibited at the Edinburgh School of the Arts. The student exhibit and competition has become a highlight and an important aspect of recent World Congress meetings. The Landscape Institute was the perfect host for these meetings. Kathryn Moore, president of the Landscape Institute, spoke of her early encounter with Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe and of his influence on her career. Fittingly the prestigious Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Gold Medal, IFLA’s highest award was presented at the closing banquet at the end of the World Congress. This award is only given every four years. This year’s recipient was renowned landscape architect, Peter Walker, FASLA from the United States.
Other meeting highlights included presentations by Kathryn Moore speaking about the value of space and place rather than built objects and paraphrasing from that great English 18th century critic, John Ruskin, when he spoke of a society being known for ‘the quality of its public spaces.’ Walter Hood from the University of California Berkeley spoke of the power of change and the importance of ‘mining the history of an area.’ He quoted from another pioneer of landscape architecture, Garrett Ecbo, when he said that as landscape architects we are called upon most often when there is change and transition, either of growth or of decline. He also called upon the landscape architects to stop focusing on ‘us’ and to focus instead on the future, creating a world for our kids and their kids. Fritz Steiner talked about ‘Drivers of Landscape Change.’ He also focused on the future and of landscape architects needing to hone their understanding and skills to deal with the urban environment, as by mid century, two thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. Other urban issues are concerned with the physical health of our urban residents and the relationship of obesity and transportation as we spend more of lives in automobiles. One of the most popular concepts presented was from our colleague from Bhutan, Karma Wangchuk. He presented us with a concept that all landscape architects could embrace. Focus on GNH–Gross National Happiness – living in harmony with our environment and with each other; instead of GNP – Gross National Product – which, often focuses on depleting our natural resources and creating an and even greater consumer society.
IFLA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE www.iflaonline.org admin@iflaonline.org President Martha C. FAJARDO president@iflaonline.org iflamf@aolpremium.com Vice-President Eastern Region James N. HAYTER vp_east@iflaonline.org Vice-President Central Region Jeppe A. ANDERSEN vp_central@iflaonline.org Vice-President Western Region James R. TAYLOR vp_west@iflaonline.org Secretary General Radmila FINGEROVA secgen@iflaonline.org Treasurer Bee Choo TAY treasurer@iflaonline.org
Working team for IFLA News : Diane Menzies commissioner.Menzies@cou rts.govt.nz Jacob Kamp jacob@kamp.nu Alejandro Cabeza cabezaarquitedo@att.net.mx Monica Kuo seki@landscape.org.tw Tom Papandrew TPapandrew@mp-cc.net
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IFLA World Council account
By IFLA President Martha Fajardo
The IFLA World Council was held at the most inspired landscape: the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh with the local arrangements being the responsibility of the host organization, the Landscape Institute. Edinburgh World Council was a major step. This has been a very intense as well attended meeting, with delegates from more than 38 countries, plus about as many observers and individual members. I believe a lot was accomplished in Edinburgh and there is an increasing enthusiasm for IFLA and its work in representing the world profession. I trust most people are willing to compromise and what we really want is to see things happen. There is however, more work to do, but I am most sure that if we keep on track and by the support of the members and associations the organization and the profession will be benefit.
Projects and Missions
o EFLA / IFLA Protocol Considerable time and effort had gone into what was referred to as the IFLA / EFLA Coming Together. I believe that what we have achieved in principle will help the organization rapidly move ahead towards a unified global organization. IFLA CR and EFLA are working for a merging with the overall goal to reorganize the international cooperation amongst landscape architects organizations for shared benefits and a stronger attitude for landscape architects world wide. At the World Council meeting Teresa Anderson, Jeppe Andressen and Martha Fajardo signed the Protocol. The purpose of this protocol is to further progress the coming together of the European Foundation for Landscape Architecture (EFLA) and the International Federation of Landscape Architects Central Region (IFLA CR) into one entity. This single co-ordinated body in Europe will benefit the landscape architecture profession, allied organizations and our clients. The two organisations, which have been working towards this aim, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in May of 2004, in Prague. This protocol takes the Memorandum of Understanding and subsequent meetings a stage further. It achieves total representation of the profession, synergy, and an efficient and effective organization which accomplishes the aims of both EFLA and IFLA. o Charter for Education in Landscape Architecture A proposal for an IFLA / UNESCO Charter for Landscape Architectural Education was presented by Prof Taylor and endorsed by the meeting. This draft Charter sets out general considerations for the teaching of landscape architecture, educational objectives and criteria for landscape architectural education. This document will be particularly helpful in the establishment of courses in parts of the world where landscape architecture is not an established field of study and for evaluating the quality of existing courses. o The Global State of the Profession Survey An international working group / task force was set up to gather information about the State of the profession globally, lead by James Hayter. An earlier research study was carried out by Prof Julius Fabos and was presented in 2001. It is intended that the results of this second survey will be presented at the IFLA World Congress in 2006. o Proposal for ILO Recognition of Landscape Architecture A proposal was presented to members that strong and persuasive reasons be put on the ILO for Landscape Architecture to be recognized as an independent profession. IFLA’s position on this was supported and the recommendation was approved. Individual associations were requested to write to the ILO in support of this. Currently landscape architects are included with interior designers as sub-groups of the architects occupational group. o Global Landscape Convention GLC ExCo have put forward this initiative of a Global Landscape Convention GLC: the recommendation was to build small organisations to develop that idea. The proposal echoes that of ICOMOS Charters. The WC approved the establishment of an IFLA international working group to put forward a 'white paper' for a Global Landscape Convention, to be lead by Heiner Rodel.
The GLC is also supported by Ms. Maguelonne Déjeant-Pons head of Spatial Planning and Landscape Division, Council of Europe; EFLA president Teresa Andersen; and Mr. Enrico BuergiI, President of the Conference of the Signatory States of the European Landscape Convention. o IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Gold Medal The process for judging the Gold Medal was outlined at the World Council meeting. Judges Thorbjorn Andersen, Michael Spens and Brigitte Colin were thanked for their valued work. The funding of the costs of introducing the IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Gold Medal was approved. The Medal was subsequently presented by Ann Jellicoe Mayne to Peter Walker of USA at the closing ceremony of the World Congress. o Safer and Sustainable Cities programme: Diane Menzies reported on IFLA support for UN Habitat programmes through the student competition, and the themes for the 2005 Congress. Further work is to be undertaken to develop bibliographies and identify best practice.
International Committees and Projects
o IFLA Congresses – New Guidelines for Conferences New guidelines for the convening of conferences were presented and approved. These are relevant for small associations running IFLA Region conferences. o Historic Gardens and Cultural Landscapes The Chairman of this committee, Dr Hans Dorn presented his report, some aspects of which were challenged by others involved with this committee. A new group from Latin-American lead by Alejandro Cabezas and Carlos Jankelevich will become very active. o IFLA Guide for Education Prof. Annaliesse Bishoff, chair spoke to the Guide, and the follow up review work which she had undertaken. There is a 450 page document which is in pdf form on the website. There are further additions to be made. A more stream lined version for response and academic contact has been developed. A further document on opportunities for research has also been developed. An internship opportunities document developed by Robert Holden of EFLA is also on line. o Student Landscape Architecture Competitions Prof. Bev Sandalack chair spoke to her report. She noted the emphasis on the student competition and the opportunity to learn of ideas and issues. The work is to be on exhibition. She highlighted two issues: one the need to encourage emerging programs, and the development of a publication of top entries, every three to 5 years, plus critical essays, and she look forward to to work on this. o Translation of Technical Terms A dictionary of Landscape and Urban Planning technical terms in English, German, French and Spanish has been put together. Delegates suggested that other languages be included – Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. o International Committee for Africa A proposal to establish an international committee for Africa was approved with steps to be taken to identify and establish funding sources for supporting and developing the landscape architecture profession in Africa, lead by Grant Donald and the IFLA president. o Membership Mr Karma Wangchuk from Bhutan was approved as an individual member. Confirmation membership applications from Chinese Society of Landscape Architects (CHSLA), and Uruguay Society of Landscape Architects were received. The new application for membership of IFLA from the Association of Landscape Architects of Serbia and Montenegro (ALA) was accepted by acclamation. Cont. page 3
IFLA NEWSLETTER No. 61 The meeting concluded for the day to see the planting of an Asian Spruce in the Botanic Gardens to mark the holding of the Congress in Edinburgh and in recognition of the new members of IFLA. o Central American and The Caribbean Committee, a Proposal for Enhanced Integration IFLA WR appointed a working group lead by Carlos Jankelevich from Costa Rica to analyze the present situation, set up a strategy and make recommendations for further actions to be taken. This Committee should take advantage of the bilateral and multilateral existing relations among the nations of the area, as well of existing organizations such as CARIMOS, University Frame Agreements, and existing Educational Programs at a Professional level. The resulting preliminary strategy and course of actions to be followed should be revised during the next Regional Conference in Peru on November 2005. o ISoCARP Presentation The secretary general of ISoCARP, the Planning equivalent of IFLA gave a presentation informing delegates about the ISoCARP organization. IFLA and its members are institutional members of ISoCARP. o UNESCO / IFLA-IUA-ISoCARP cooperation Framework. Last year, we received a formal letter by Mr Pierre Sané, Director of the Social Sciences advising that this section could no longer continue with the projects run so far. A proposal has been put forward calling on UNESCO to reverse their decision to eliminate Landscape Architecture from the programme of activities of its Human and Social Sciences Department at the end of 2005. ExCo asked that members support and solicit the UNESCO national delegations urging that the Executive Council of UNESCO re-consider this decision during their session in September 2005. IFLA associations were requested to write to the UNESCO regional office with copy to IFLA.
Communication
Regular visitors to the IFLA website will be aware that IFLA has a website where information regarding conferences, recent events, and contact information can be obtained. The site, which is managed by James Hayter, receives an average of more than 100 visitors daily. The three IFLA regions either have or are about to have specific websites for publicizing news and events of particular relevance to their region. For those who don’t know it, the IFLA website is www.iflaonline.org o An IFLA Media Strategy which aims to increase media publicity about Landscape Architecture through regular press releases highlighting events, conferences, competitions etc was approved for implementation when funds allow. o IFLA online journal: The first IFLA online journal has recently been published by the International Federation of Landscape Architects. The journal presents selected articles of landscape architecture magazines from all over the world in its original language and with English summaries. A representative of TOPOS which produces the new IFLA online journal promoting the work of landscape architects worldwide took the opportunity to advise delegates about the website for this journal which is www.iflajournal.org. IFLA has appointed Prof. Cecelia Paine as co-editor. o IFLA Newsletter: a new editorial committee was established lead by Diane Menzies and Martha Fajardo with Alejandro Cabezas, Jacob Kamp, Monica Kuo and Tom Papandrew.
World Congresses and Regional Conferences
The following schedule of Congresses and Conferences were agreed. - IFLA World Congress 2006, Minneapolis, USA. - IFLA World Congress 2007, Malaysia. - IFLA World Congress 2008, the Netherlands / Belgium. - IFLA World Congress 2009, Brazil. - IFLA WR Conference 2005 Miraflores, Peru - IFLA ER Conference 2006 Sydney, Australia - FFP/EFLA/ IFLA CR Seminar 2006 Lille, France
Page 3 Retiring Delegates The Brazilian delegate, Rosa Kliass, who had been attending IFLA World Congress meetings for 30 years, advised that this would be her last meeting. She gave a wonderful and touching statement and received a lengthy round of applause for her substantial and lengthy contribution to IFLA. Diane Menzies was then thanked by Martha Fajardo for her major contribution to IFLA having served in the role of Secretary General for 4 years. Diane received an emotional standing ovation in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the organization. I would like on behalf of the International Federation of Landscape Architects to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all members of the Landscape Institute. Particularly recognition to you, Hal Moggridge, Kathryn Moore, Nigel Thorne, John Nevett, Neil Baxter, Marco Forgione, Wendy Smith and of course to the many dedicated people for letting us enjoy in Edinburgh an extraordinarily, moving and successful IFLA 42nd.World Council and Congress. MCF July 30, 2005
“The coming together of IFLA and EFLA” PROTOCOL
The purpose of this protocol is to further progress the coming together of the European Foundation for Landscape Architecture (EFLA) and the International Federation of Landscape Architects – Central Region (IFLACR) into one entity. This single co-ordinated body in Europe will benefit the landscape architecture profession, allied organizations and our clients. The two organisations, which have been working towards this aim, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, in May of 2004, in Prague. The positive experience of jointly working on the EU monitoring project has confirmed that a closer working relationship is feasible and beneficial. This protocol takes the Memorandum of Understanding and subsequent meetings a stage further. It achieves total representation of the profession, synergy, and an efficient and effective organization which accomplishes the aims of both EFLA and IFLA. This protocol agrees the following: The President of EFLA is to ask to the EFLA General Assembly, in October of 2005, to discuss and if necessary amend their Statutes in order to clarify that EFLA: o it is composed of national associations of landscape architects of Europe, and o it represents its Effective Members with regard to consultation with the EU, the Council of Europe and other organizations in the preparation of programmes, directives and agreements related to the landscape. And The IFLA World Council is willing to: o recognise associations in EFLA as a regional grouping within the IFLA world body; and o amend its statutes where necessary, to permit within a regional grouping: o the agreement of regional budgets, accounts and balance ; o the election and dismissal of members of the regional Executive Council; o the ability to decide its capital requirements and to fix the value of contributions and methods of payment Signed on behalf of IFLA Martha C. Fajardo Jeppe Aagard Andersen President IFLA IFLA VP Central Region Signed on behalf of EFLA Teresa Andresen President EFLA
Edinburgh, 25 June 2005
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IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Gold Medal 2005,
© Saitama Plaza, Saitama Prefecture, Japan- ©Peter Walker and Partners
Jury statement The jury of the IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Gold Medal has decided to as its first prizewinner award Peter
Walker
Peter Walker has as few others directed landscape architecture onto new paths. With determination, as early as the l980s he investigated new attitudes for landscape architecture, resulting in powerful, graphically intriguing gestures and redefinitions in the landscape. His patterned surfaces have drawn carefully researched traces from the baroque garden of the l7th century while also establishing valuable bridges to the field of minimal art and hence consolidating the connections of visual arts and philosophy with landscape design. Such re-interpretations of the traditional values of Landscape Design are evident internationally over the past decade and a half, in Peter Walker's projects for such various continents as North America, Europe and Asia. He leads a craft-based practice, which infuses landscape design with a fresh yet tradition-based approach.
World Trade Center Site Memorial –by Michael Arad and Peter E. Walker, ASLA (rendering by dbox). Reproduced with permission: Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
As a teacher and chair at schools within his home country, Peter Walker has had a heavy impact on students. Through writings, editing and publishing on his own initiative he enabled landscape communications from the l980s to be broadened worldwide, so also addressing the historical heritage beyond national boundaries. Peter Walker is probably now the most prominent individual indicator for modern landscape today. His efforts have accordingly enhanced and widened global interest in, and understanding of landscape architecture everywhere. Thorbjörn Andersson (chairman) Brigitte Collin Michael Spens
Parque del Este, Caracas Venezuela © Fernando Tabora/ John Stoddart
Sandy Lane Golf Club, Barbados © Fernando Tabora
Fernando Tabora, Venezuela.
It is with great sadness that we advise members of the death of a great landscape architect from Venezuela, Fernando Tabora. Fernando Tabora was a conductor and firm pillar in the establishment of the profession of landscape architecture in Venezuela, Latin America and the Caribbean region. He was co-founder of the Venezuelan Society of Landscape Architects in 1965. After collaborating as co-designer with Roberto Burle Marx in the creation of Parque Del Este, Fernando Tabora established his partnership with John G. Stoddart in Venezuela, and presented the profession (for the first time to many) in its diverse range to the planning and architectural community. He is an outstanding example of professional skill and quality manifested in all the wide scope of scales that the landscape architecture profession may handle. From regional planning to fine local design and detailing, Fernando’s work exhibits originality, sensitivity and a high social and environmental responsibility as a constant. Fernando Tabora pioneered in the linking of landscapes planning and design with environmental studies and awareness, not only in academic communities, but also within political circles and the general public. He initiated the environmental studies programme from a systemic and integrative approach within the faculty of architecture. First for undergraduates, in the early seventies, and later with John G. Stoddart, setting up the first Landscape architecture Masters course in Latin America, which commenced in 1987. Fernando Tabora has been the creator and conductor of a school of knowledge in landscape architecture in Venezuela. Through his work and academic efforts, landscape architecture has gained the recognition and visibility it deserves. Today firm groups of a younger generation of professionals have him to thank him for his generous sharing and guidance. The international profession is the richer for his leadership and contribution to the profession through design, planning and education. The Venezuelan Society of Landscape Architecture has nominated Fernando Tabora for the IFLA Gold Medal, three months before his death.
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Habitat +30
Western Region
Chile 1) FIELD TRIP The Chilean Association of Landscape Professionals, ACHIPPA, and the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Mendoza in Argentina, have organized a th th field trip to Mendoza, from 7 to 11 of September 2005, as part of the academic activities of ACHIPPA. The programme will include visits to o A natural reserve in desert land: Tetelca o Urban environmental protected areas: Cerro de la Gloria and Parque Gral, San Martín o A cultural production area: Alto Valle de Tupungato Complementary visits to historical towns, colonial buildings, ranches (estancias) and handcraft shops will be scheduled. In order to enhance the academic nature of the event, a seminar on “Landscape and inhabitants quality of life issues” will be held. 2) NATIONAL SEMINAR ACHIPPA, the Chilean Association of Landscape Professionals will hold its National Seminar on “Environmental Impact on the Mapocho River catchment area” on 13th October. For more or further information on both events contact: achippa@achippa.cl Source: Héctor Reyes, President of ACHIPPA reyeshector@hotmail.com
These ancillary events are of particular interest to local groups as they will provide further impetus for sustainability initiatives. Habitat +30, a name recognizing the anniversary of the founding of UN-HABITAT in Vancouver in 1976, is the umbrella under which a variety of activities will be undertaken over a three month period, commencing with GLOBE 2006 on 30 March 2006 and ending at the end of June 2006. ICSC has developed the Habitat +30 website that lists events occurring under the Habitat +30 umbrella. Please visit us at http://www.habitatplus30.org/ or email us for more information.
Roosevelt Island, New York, USA The ENYA International Ideas Competition: Universal Arts Center International ideas competition Awarding Authority AIA NY Chapter Emerging New York Architects Committee [ENYA]
Colombia HISTORICAL TREES IN DANGER; SANTIAGO DE CALI, COLOMBIA The city of Santiago de Cali has planned a Mass Transportation System: MIO which will modify 70% of the urban road structure of Cali. The proposed system will cause the loss of historically important trees and the diminution of green open areas. As a protection initiative to combat such loss the Colombian Society of Landscape Architects in its Southwest Section is taking action to deal with the matter through seeking the following: To preserve all historical trees by the modification of the road design for MIO To increase the amount of open green areas in the city All delegates or members are invited to support this initiative. Please contact Gloria Aponte ecotono@utopia.com
Mexico LEGISLATION A surprising new participation for landscape architecture in environmental legislation in Mexico is taking place. The National Environmental & Natural Resources Board has asked for landscape architecture advice to work for the layout of the Mexican Official Standard for the siting of Wind Energy Conversion Systems in the country. This will establish technical specifications for the protection of the environment during construction, operation and expansion of this kind of system. The Faculty of Architecture of the National Autonomous University of Mexico through its Landscape Architecture programme has acted as the official institution to work on this issue and to demonstrate the importance of participation of the profession. Source: Alejandro Cabeza, SAPM, Faculty Architecture UNAM cabezaarquitecto@att.net.mx
From June 19-23, 2006, Vancouver will be hosting UNHABITAT’s World Urban Forum III. There is widespread interest in Greater Vancouver for a series of events that will lead up to and occur in conjunction with the WUF.
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Participants Design students and young professionals, including architects, artists, engineers, landscape architects, urban designers and planners who have completed their education at the undergraduate or graduate level within the past ten years. Application/Tender Deadline 11 /15 /2005 Competition details From Ruin to Rejuvenation competition, an open international ideas competition to design a Universal Arts Center for the community of Roosevelt Island, New York. Registration start: 2005/09/01 Registration deadline: 2005/11/15 Submission deadline: 2006/01/13 www.enyacompetitions.org
ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO October 7 / 10, 2005 Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida For updates and more information watch this site:
www.asla.org
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AIAPP Associazione Italiana di Architettura del Paesaggio National Conference LANDSCAPE AT RISK
Concluding motion
ALACIS
There are several events taking place in Moscow within regards to landscape profession and the overall quality of those exhibitions and conferences unfortunately is not up to European standard. The one you have mentioned is run by the Moscow State Department of Planning and Architecture - "Moskomarchitektura", but they invite also our Association to participate as Jury members, so we normally aware of what is going on there. So from our point of view there is a good chance that this design competition and a relatively modest trade show will be better and better every year. We discussed this matter and think that you could put the information about it in IFLA news. Another conference worth mentioning is our yearly event organized directly by our association is to be held in October 20th-23rd In Moscow with the general theme "Landscape of the 21 century" with the specific attention to 3 themes: 1. Modern Landscape techniques and roof gardens. 2. Modern Life of historic landscapes. 3.Educating modern professionals.
At the end of the National Conference “LANDSCAPE AT RISK” – as preparatory meeting of the International Conference “Tending the Planet – Towards an Agenda for the European Landscape”, or “Protegèr la Planéte”, to be held by EFLA in Lille (France) the next late autumn - the Institutions, the experts, the scientists and the professionals of Landscape Architecture present at the meeting – considering that in the near future also Italy will ratify the European Landscape Convention, acknowledging that the quality and diversity of European landscapes constitute a common resource and that it is important to co-operate towards its protection, management and planning, and integrating the wishes of the Concluding Motion of the International AIAPP Conference “Profession: Landscape Architect” (Rome, 2002/05/18) – propose to every National Association joint in EFLA to dedicate itself to: 1.
adopt the European Landscape Convention as basis and mainstay of its activities;
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establish a standing European Landscapes Committee, composed by national delegates, instructed to: a. test the suitability of the laws ruling in each Country and in Europe the Landscape protection, management and planning; b. identify the procedures, the research methods and the aims for a homogeneous evaluation and census of the various Landscapes that can be found in every Nation, in order to establish its: - localization, historical evolution and substance; - current situation, specific characters and constitutive elements; - dynamics and transformations (past and present, direct and indirect) of its natural and cultural elements; - risk index and main action guidelines;
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fix the guidelines in order to establish between the bordering Nations a joint policy for the management of the transfrontier landscapes, with special reference to new EU cultural and economic infrastructures, to be achieved with the active participation and the agreement of the involved people;
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agree on a study meeting programme and on the procedures purposive to collecting and exchanging experiences, researches and protection/management/planning actions in Landscape Architecture; bring to the attention of National Governments and other Institutions, propose appropriate strategies and guidelines, the urgent need to: a. inform and make the public aware of the specifics, the features, the natural and cultural value and the meaning of fragility and sustainable actions on Landscapes; b. suggest the procedures favourable in incorporating the Landscape into the various territorial (environmental, agricultural, forestall, urban, residential, touristical, infrastructural, industrial, etc.) policies; c. point out the co-operation systems between the various National and International Organizations responsible of territorial developments; d. realize a real interchange of experts and educators in Landscape Architecture in order to increase both the mutual acquaintance and cultural diffusion, and the free circulation of the professionals-to-be among the associate Nations; diffuse in every possible and convenient way: a. the cultural, educational and scientific guidelines of the European Foundation for Landscape Architecture (EFLA) and the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA); b. the complexity, transversality and relevance of the social tasks of Landscape Architects, and the consequent necessity of an academic education independent and aligned with the guidelines of EFLA (Bruxelles EFLA Declaration, 1989) and IFLA (Definition of the Profession of Landscape Architect, Banff, 2003).
It is to be held in a central exhibition hall "Manezh", it is run within the 13th National Festival of Architecture there will be different competitions, and also for the landscape Architecture projects. There is a web site about this event, but I think it is only for Russian speaking people http://www.zodchestvo.com/ Best wishes from Moscow, Ilya Mochalov, Vice President of AlACIS
The Nouveaux albums des jeunes paysagistes
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Call for entries 2005/2006 Editorial With this first European call for entries, the Minister of Culture and Communication wants the department of architecture and heritage to work towards spreading the living environment’s know-how, skills and professions. The Nouveaux albums des jeunes paysagistes wish to offer young practitioners the opportunity to be known and recognised by private and state contracting authorities. They should also allow a whole new generation of landscape architects to benefit from an increased visibility as essential actors of our daily environment’s quality, alongside architects and town planners. Ann-José Arlot Director, in charge of architecture Ministry of Culture and Communication Ministère de la culture et de la communication Direction de l'architecture et du patrimoine 182, rue Saint-Honoré 75033 Paris cedex 01 / nouveaux-albums-paysagistes@culture.gouv.fr com@citechaillot.org
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Rome, 2005, June 11
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Moscow, Russia Time in a City International ideas competition Awarding Authority
Centre for Architecture and construction "Domna Brestskoy" Participants architects, designers, sculptors and students Application/Tender Deadline 11/ 20 /2005 Competition details People living in huge cities don't always have a sensation that the city is theirs; it is always artificial for them. Functions are divided spontaneously and more often - unreasonably. History of cities shows that first of all newly appeared towns deal with protection of their life and activity, and only after that - with protection of their development and enlargement. Due to the combination of causes theoretically a city is always absurd - and in real life it is in many ways deprived of human conditions of intellectual development. There are no absolutely harmonically developing cities. There are no cities destroying some elements of evolution and history. A person looses his spiritual guiding line; a city looses its area health. Time. Similarities and distinctions, accommodation of new in old – these are the keys that lead to understanding of the subject of the competition which can be expressed by a square, river, fountain, park, construction, landscape element, sculpture, etc. Languages in use: Russian, English Information about the author should be placed on the back of the work. Address: "International Competition of Ideas" Dom na Brestskoy 2nd Brestskaya str., 6 Moscow 125047, Russia Jury: 2005 12 10 Results announcement: 2005 12 15 Further information: info@dom6.ru
Topos
was founded in 1992 as an international journal covering European Landscape Architecture. Now, from June 2005 on, beginning with Topos 51, the journal is dedicated to Landscape Architecture world wide – The International Review of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. Topos 51 was about “Prospective landscapes“. Topos 52 covers “Urban Design“, an important issue in all countries. Contributions from Bogotá, Quito, Belen, New York, Sydney as well as from Auckland, Cairo, and Beirut show the importance and wide range of planning and designing in the urban context. And we also need contributions to Topos. 53, released December 30 is about Traffic. So we accept proposals from all over the world, any to traffic issue related landscape design project could be presented (streets, promenades, harbours, airports...) More detailed information about the journal, the next issue and subscription conditions you’ll find at www.topos.de Subscription Service. Email: callwey@guell.de
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The Rosa Barba European Award for Landscape Architecture / Fourth European Biennial of Landscape Architecture 23, 24 and 25 March 2006, Barcelona
Announcement The European Biennial of Landscape Architecture has previously been held on three occasions, with the themes “Refent paisatges” (Re-making Landscapes) (1999), “Jardins insurgents” (Gardens in Arms) (2001) and “Només amb natura” (Only with Nature) (2003). We are now pleased to announce the Fourth European Biennial of Landscape Architecture, which will be held on the 23, 24 and 25 March 2006 in Barcelona. It is being organised by the Barcelona division of the Official College of Architects of Catalonia, the Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture of the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) and the Association of Friends of UPC. The Biennial The European Biennial of Landscape Architecture has always aimed to broaden the debate on landscape intervention, both from the point of view of landscape architecture and from that of other fields involved in studying and constructing the landscape. For this occasion we propose a more complex structure, in order to develop and diversify the contents of the symposium. Participation and Prizes Landscape architecture projects carried out in Europe from 2001 to 2005 (a maximum of 3 projects per team) There is a single prize of €15,000. Timetable The due date for presenting the project documentation is 30 October 2005. The Award will be presented during the symposium, which is to be held on 23, 24 and 25 March 2006 in Barcelona. FOURTH EUROPEAN BIENNIAL OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Carrer dels Arcs, #13, 08002 Barcelona, Spain, Telephone: +34 93 306 78 00 (ext. 378) Fax: +34 93 412 23 95 E-mail: biennal@coac.net Website: http://www.coac.net/landscape
Auschwitz/Poland Park of Reconciliation Competition of ideas Awarding Authority Gardens of Europe Foundation Participants Landscape architects, architects, artists, students Application/Tender Deadline 09 /30 /2005 Competition details Design a PARK... on the right side of the river Soa, opposite to the area of the former Death Camp Auschwitz - Birkenau. Design a SYMBOL... a symbol of memory of those who suffered and were killed in Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp. A symbol of reconciliation of the taking part in the Second World War nations. A symbol of universal values such as goodness, love, forgiveness. www.ogrodyeuropy.pl
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Eastern Region Conference Darling Harbour, Sydney Australia May 25th - 27th, 2006 2006 - 40 years of the AILA The International Federation of Landscape Architects is holding its Eastern Region conference in Sydney from 25th – 27th May 2006. Organised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects in partnership with the University of New South Wales Faculty of the Built Environment, this international conference will focus on the theory and practice of landscape architecture within the region. This conference also celebrates the 40th anniversary of AILA. National and international speakers will address the pivotal role of time and change in the practice of the built environment professions and its effects on contemporary society & the landscape. The conference theme is TIME, in recognition of both the positive and negative impacts of change, on both contemporary society and the landscape. It will suggest that change must not just be embraced, but used. Particularly it will examine the pivotal role of time and change in landscape architecture, through three themes:
- TIME as Catalyst - Designing with TIME - TIME and Technology As an event, the conference will have international speakers, including practitioners from within the Asian region, as well as Australian practising landscape architects and academics, together with thinkers from outside the discipline to provide a broader context for discussion. The conference will publish refereed proceedings and will have an associated design competition, both delivered by UNSW. For updates and more information watch this site http://www.aila.org.au/time & the main AILA website: http://www.aila.org.au Call for Papers: http://www.aila.org.au/time/callforpapers.htm Student Conference: http://www.aila.org.au/time/studentcomp
The 1st International Landscape Studies Education Symposium China¡2005 Shanghai Sponsor: National Education Committee of Landscape Studies of the P.R.C. Organizer: Tongji University CHALLENGES OF 2005 INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE STUDIES EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM Aim Landscape Studies is a multidisciplinary subject. Its aim is to support the creation of places that provide stimulating, satisfying, and uplifting experiences, meet socio-economic and functional needs, and sustain and enhance ecological and cultural values based on landscape architecture. Landscape Studies involves other disciplines such as studies of the environment, ecology, geography, agriculture, forestry, recreation, psychology, social sciences, philosophy, and art. It approaches landscape design from a humanistic point of view, both as a physical environment evolving in constant interplay with humanistic culture and as a living environment and medium of cultural mean. It is a recent modern discipline corresponding with contemporary industrialization, urbanization, and socialization. Since landscape architecture was established as the first landscape design discipline in the world 100 years ago, landscape education and professional discipline have been developed in Europe, the U.S.A., Australia, and other countries. Organizations of evaluation have been founded, a set of landscape education criteria has been established; and international landscape education organizations have been playing worldwide influential roles. Meanwhile, the discipline of landscape architecture itself is also developing toward a broader and more multidisciplinary field; that is landscape studies. In the P.R.C., the contemporary education system of landscape studies has not been fully developed. However, the demand of the market keeps growing. There are great challenges and opportunities for innovation in landscape education in this great era of development and change. This Symposium will provide a platform for worldwide landscape academic practitioners to exchange valuable ideas, to prospect new tendencies; and to share innovation. With all your support, this symposium will be an international landscape festival. We sincerely look forward to your participation and contribution! Secretariat Person to contact: LUO Tianqing, LI Ruidong, HU Ding, JIANG Guoxiu Address: 1239 Siping Road, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, P.R.C. Postcode: 200092 Tel: +86 21 65976341 Fax: +86 21 65976361 E-mail: tjla@landscapeonline.com.cn Webpage: http://la2005.landscapeonline.com.cn
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Marriott Hotel - Miraflores Theme: Water Life of the Landscape Venue:
For further information contact us Conference website: www.miraflores.gob.pe/paisajeiflanoviembre2005 Hosted by the City of Miraflores, Peru Oficial Airline: TACA Discount reference CB122
Practical Information OFFICIAL CONFERENCE SITE: Hotel Marriott Malecon de la Reserva No. 615, Miraflores, Lima 18, PERU Tel: 51-1-217-7000 Fax: 51-1217-7100 Languages Simultaneous translation service will be provided during the conference in English – Spanish English. Currency Local currency in Peru is the "Nuevo Sol". The current exchange rate is U$1 American dollar = 3.25 Nuevos Soles. For European Currency the corresponding exchange rate is 1€ Euro = 3.96 Nuevos Soles.
Local Time The time difference between Peru and Greenwich Meridian is five or six hours, depending on the yearly season. The hour in Peru remains the same throughout the year. Climate The average temperature in November is above 20º Celsius with a humidity index of 94%. To consult meteorological conditions, visit: www.senamhi.gob.pe Transport Service From the airport to the hotel and vice versa : For information concerning transport service please contact: rcoloma@gruponuevomundo.com.pe Pre and Post Tours
LIMA AREQUIPA - Colca Canyon CUSCO - Imperial City ICA - PARACAS - Nasca Lines NASCA LINES (Full Day) IQUITOS - Amazon River MANU NATIONAL PARK CHICLAYO - TRUJILLO - Treasures of the North
All flights from Central - North America and Europe arrived at Lima's International Airport Jorge Chávez located 10 km far from the centre of the city of Miraflores.
Inscriptions from 15h August to the 26 of October Registration Category
Until 30/09/05
After 30/09/05
IFLA Members (APP Members)
US$ 150.00
US$ 190.00
Non Members
US$ 190.00
US$ 240.00
Accompanying Persons
US$ 90.00
US$ 120.00
Students
US$ 50.00
US$ 50.00*
Tecnical Visit (Optional)
US$ 45.00
US$50.00
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Registration and credentials Attendance to two day conference File containing documents CD containing abstracts Certificate of participation Opening cocktail Coffee breaks
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Registration and credentials Attendance to two day conference File containing documents CD containing abstracts Certificate of participation Opening cocktail Coffee breaks
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Accommodation For information concerning accommodation please contact: rcoloma@gruponuevomundo.com.pe Hotels For information concerning hotels please contact: rcoloma@gruponuevomundo.com.pe Tours and Excursions For information concerning tours and excursions please contact: rcoloma@gruponuevomundo.com.pe Registration For information concerning registration please contact: paisajismo@miraflores.gob.pe Participation fees For information concerning participation fees please contact: paisajismo@miraflores.gob.pe For further information on tourist destinies in Peru and/or reservations, please: NUEVO MUNDO TRAVEL AGENCY Mrs. ROXANA COLOMA 28 de Julio Av. 1120 – Miraflores LIMA - PERU Telephone : 00 51 1 610 8070 Fax : 00 51 1 241 6473 Mail : receptivo@gruponuevomundo.com.pe
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4th.
08:00
REGISTRATION
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OPENING CEREMONY Mrs. Carmen Balarín de Iberico President of the Peruvian Association of Landscape Architecture Mrs. Martha Fajardo President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Mr. James R. Taylor–Canada Vice-President Western Region (IFLA) Mrs. Architect Madame Brigitte Colin UNESCO (Special Guest) Architecture & Cities Division of Social Sciences Research and Policy UNESCO
09:00– ROUND TABLE 10:00 “Biodiversity Conservation” Social Responssability in the quality of life” Chairman : David Solano (CONAM) PERÚ : Antonio Brack Egg BRAZIL : Antonio Willians Flores de Melo COSTA RICA: Carlos Jankilevich CHILE : Juana Zunino 10:00– Conference 10:30 “Landscape–A Tourist Resort” José Koechlin- Perú 10:30– COFFEE BREAK 11:00
10:15–11:00 Conference “Handling of the water in the Pre-Hispanic societies” Ruth Shady- Perú
11:00– KEYNOTE SPEECH 11:45 “Design with Water: North American Perspective” James R. Taylor–Canada
11:00–11:45 KEYNOTE SPEECH Wetland treatment parks–Ecological restoration Robert France- Canada
11:45– Conference 12:30 Water: More costly than oil? Amy Schneckenburger- USA
11:45–12:30 PRESENTATION OF DE BOOK: “Greens Landscapes with Little Water” Presenter: Alejandro Cabeza- Mexico Author: Peruvian Garden Club “Floralíes”
12:30– Conference 13:15 “Green Roofs Design (Air Gardens)” An Enviromental Strategy Corin Burgin–Argentina
12:30–13:30 COCKTEL OF INAUGURATION - HOTEL MARRIOTT
13:15– 14:45
13:30–14:30 LUNCH BREAK 14:30–15:50 PARALLEL PAPER PRESENTATIONS 15:50–16:20 COFFEE BREAK 16:20–17:00 KEYNOTE SPEECH “The Landscape in the Antipodes” Diana Menzies–New Zeland 17:00–17:40 Conference “Hillocks, Unique Ecosystem in the World” Amancaes Project Mauricio de Romaña- Perú 17:40–18:20 Conference “Water as a Design Element in the Landscape” Alejandro Cabeza- Mexico 18:20–18:40 Conference “Children in the Sustainable Development of the Landscape: The Children´s Forest” Joaquín Leguía- Perú 18:40–19:15 Conference WATER LIFE OF LANDSCAPE "The recovery of an Historical Park to borders of the Lake Nahuel Huapi, in the Region of the Great Lakes of the Andean Mountain range Patagonica" Roberto Mulieri - Argentina 20:00
Inauguración de muestra fotográfica “Caminos del Inca”- Ministerio de RR. EE. auspiciado por la Universidad Particular “Ricardo Palma” Lugar: Casa de la Cultura de la Universidad Ricardo Palma Exposición y Premiación del Concurso de Estudiantes “Recuperación de Espacios Públicos Abandonados” Av. Arequipa 5198, Miraflores
LUNCH BREAK
14:45– ROUND TABLE 15:45 “Social Responsibility on the Environmental Conservation” Chairman: Ignacio Lombardi Raul Roca Pinto : Peru Roque Benavides : Peru Diana Henriquez : Venezuela Diana Wiesner : Colombia 15:45– Conference 16:30 “The Amazon Basin: Water Life Resource” Antonio W. Flores de Melo - Brazil 16:30– COFFEE BREAK 17:00 17:00– Conference 17:45 “Bogota’s Urban Greening Plan” Diana Weisner- Colombia 17:45– 18:30 Conference “Urban Landscape and Water: Projects and Possibilities” Mario Schjetnan- Mexico 18:30
CLOSING CEREMONY Landscape Architect Mrs. Martha Fajardo President (IFLA) Mrs. Carmen Balarín de Iberico President of the Peruvian Association of Landscape Architecture
20:00
Closing Cocktail Hotel Marriott
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5th 10:00
Visits Humedal Marshes of Villa Typical Launch Show Exhibition "Caballos de Paso" Hacienda Santa Rosa Villa-Chorrillos