Landscape Is. Art Egg-cident, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
This is a series of giant fried sunny side up eggs art exhibition been exhibited in Wilhelmina Square in Leeuwarden,Netherlands. Its a 3om art exhibition.
I find this art very simple and intriguing because its visually and aesthetically pleasing from an Ariel view rather that ground level. But its a good and a huge contrast to the modern contemporary art we see. On ground level people will interact with this art more.
Who in the world would think of using the idea or concept of just eggs as a public art?BUT Henk Hofstra did!! (A dutch artist).
Images: http://www.boingboing.net/2008/05/07/giant-eggs-in-dutch.html, http://noticethings.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/sunny-side-up/
Landscape Is. Less is More – More London, London
Presently I’m currently writing a report on More London. More London is located next to London Tower bridge in Pool of London area, Borough of Southwark. Its a new dynamic regeneration development going on in Southwark. The site used to be an international dock part of Hay’s Wharf but over time it became abandon. Today, its one of the successful and popular promenade and an art destination along the Southbank.
Its landscape was designed by Townshend Landscape architects. The landscape design has a simple and a bold characteristics in its finishes and arrangement of features.
It consist of The Scoop which is the focal point of More London, its a sunken amphitheatre that accommodates about 800 people. A lot of different free events takes place there such as art exhibitions, etc.
Other water features are:
- Computerised Water fountain:
- Water Benches
Only one material (limestone) is been used accross the site. This gives the site a distinctive strong feel for space and a high quality finish.
More London has these Full Stop public art by Fiona Banner displayed randomly around the site. Its amazing to see how people do interact with them.
In conclusion, Its a very successful project, with a well balanced used of material and public art. Everytime i’m on Site i get the sense of being in a Destination place and when i’m off, i know i’m off.
Below is a powerpoint presentation showing the technical apprasial of More London.
Landscape Is. Unique Planter @ Barbican Theatre, London
Landscape Is. Lakeside Terrace, Barbican, London
Just behind Barbican Center is the central public court of the Barbican, Lakeside Terrace which features a cafe area and a wonderful landscape. It’s called Lakeside terrace because it has a huge artificial lake which has various features.
There 3 main seating areas within the court. Below shows the Waterside Cafe.
This is another seating area that is made up of steel fix street furniture. Its arrangement is very different because its been arranged in such a way that it invites people to seat either a group of as an individual.The seats don’t face the artificial lake but you get the hear the sound of the lake which feels very relaxing and has this sensual feeling to it. While i was there alone i didn’t feel like i was isolated from the rest. I felt comfortable that is not too close or far from another person.
Jet Water Fountain
Water Fall into the lake
I found this cool because the water runs underneath the stairs of the surround residential blocks. This gives the residents a good feel when the walk on the stairs. this is very interesting!
The Residential Blocks and underneath is the artificial Lake
In the lake, there were this seating areas in it which looked like “Seating Nest”. Its unfortunate that i wasn’t able to seat in it because its a private space but i think it should be made public .
But the idea of having Seating Nest in the lake is awesome.
The Third Seating area which has very huge Timber planters displayed in a linear manner. With steel fixed green seating’s with different forms.
The fixed steel seats
Another Feature with in the Lake
Landscape Is. Curve Art “Next Time I’m Here, I’ll Be There” by Hans Schabus
Landscape Is. Richmond Park
Richmond Park is one of the largest Royal Park in London. It’s so huge that i wasn’t able to walk round the entire park. On a sunny day like today, walking round the park was very interesting because within the park there were various landscapes to see such as woodland garden, grasslands, Hills and also ponds.
Cycle Paths running in the middle of the park is a very good idea because it allows cyclist to have a good view while cycling compared to other parks their cycle paths are on the edge of the park. Richmond Park does encourage cycling.
Wildlife in Park: Richmond Park has a huge impact on encouraging biodiversity and habitat for animals. Below are:
- Different Duck species in pond
Good Idea!!! Play Ground in a Park. This invites young people and teenagers to get engaged with the park more.
Furniture in Park:
Identifying Materials Used along Southbank
This picture is just showing how the granite pavers are laid.
Clay Pavers of standard size
Stone setts with a cropped finish. Joint with concrete mortar of about 10mm spacing.
Hay’s Galleria, London
It is located along the river front between London Bridge Pier and Tower bridge, London
History:
It was Built in the 1850′s, Hay’s Wharf took deliveries from ships from all over the world and the area became known as the ‘Larder of London’. The great Hay’s Wharf complex has been restored to its former glory. Source:http://www.haysgalleria.co.uk/Hays/HaysGalleria.nsf/galleria?OpenFrameSet
More Information:http://www.haysgalleria.co.uk/
Small Urban Space in Southwark (near to Tate Modern), London
This is an open public space located just 5mins walk from Canvey Street (off Southwark street).
The landscape is made up of
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Granite seats around a plant bed
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Trees
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Ground lights
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Geo lightstack lamp post from Wood house
This landscape has been approached in a different manner compared to the one on Canvey street because certain features such as the siting areas and planting detailing are very different but its paving materials, ground light and lamp post are the same.
Tree pit
The trees are been planted in tree pit which has a sand bed. The edges of this sand bed has very small hedge which serve as an wind breaker to prevent the loose sand from been blown onto the paved surface.
Urban Space on Canvey Street, Southwark, London
Urban landscaped Space on Canvey St. London. It is about 5mins behind Tate’s modern along Southwark street.
its a small space which also acts as an ally way between tall buildings. It’s a very pretty and inviting place and consist of unique seating areas, lighting, trees and also a good quality finishing.
Polished white marble seats is been used in this space which gives the space a classic look and makes it look more attractive for people. These seats are quite unique because you hardly see marble seats in public areas due to its high cost. They have been designed in such a way that it has an arm rest for people to relax on.
