Transformation of landscape architecture: University of Michigan Taubman College Future of Design

The table discusses the transformation of landscape architecture and how it compares/contrasts to the field of architecture and to respect disciplines. The evolution of landscape architecture is also discussed, from decorative to spatial art and how landscape/architect collaboration awareness is increasing.

Participants: Stan Allen, Princeton University School of Architecture Dean & Stan Allen Architect Principal; Craig Borum, University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Associate Professor; Shane Coen, Coen + Partners Principal; Caroline Constant, University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Professor of Architecture; Hilary Sample, Yale School of Architecture Assistant Professor & MOS Principal; Nate Johnson, University of Michigan Taubman College graduate student. This conversation was recorded as part of University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Future of Design conference Oct.9-10, 2009. For more, visit www.taubmancollege.umich.edu/futureofdesign.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Stan Allen
• Craig Borum
• Shane Coen
• Caroline Constant
• Hilary Sample
• Nate Johnson
• University of Michigan
• Future of Design

[kevin120857]

This scene demonstrates that credentials aren't a guarantee for ideas. Unfortunately for this table, architecture was large situated in the academy in the sixties. Now the action is happening in practice and the academy has been reduced to a spectators club.

[golvellious86]

i want to be part of this pannel..make questions, not to listen just like these 2 stupid kids are doing..!!! incredible!!! how unfair!!!!!!

[andrewmpn]

Oh God, it hurts, it hurts!!!! Dear God make them stop