“100 projects by fifty of the world's most talented designers of public and private spaces . . . will expand your horizons and thrill the modernist in you.”—Metropolitan Home
Martha Schwartz has revolutionized garden design and landscape architecture with her innovative approach, blending art and horticulture. Known for her provocative projects like the Bagel Garden, she has created a diverse portfolio of around forty works across multiple countries, including the U.S., Canada, and Japan. This comprehensive monograph showcases her designs through stunning photographs and detailed plans, while Schwartz shares insights into her creative process. Her vibrant and unconventional style resonates with both professionals and casual enthusiasts alike.
Features essays on such topics as: the role of the urban landscape in the sustained health of the world's cities; landscape as urban infrastructure; the aesthetics of sustainability; why people choose to live in cities; and, the qualities that make them attractive.
Martha Schwartz Partners (MSP) is a prominent international design practice dedicated to revitalizing urban spaces and city centers. With over 35 years of experience, MSP specializes in installations, gardens, civic plazas, parks, institutional landscapes, corporate headquarters, master plans, and urban regeneration projects. The firm collaborates with city leaders, planners, and builders to promote the public landscape as a key element in achieving environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Operating from offices in London, New York, and Shanghai, MSP has undertaken projects in over 20 countries across five continents. The practice has garnered numerous accolades for its contributions to urban landscapes and landscape architecture, including awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, the British Association of Landscape Industries, and the Urban Land Institute. This monograph, featuring a foreword by Marc Treib and an introduction by Martha Schwartz, documents 55 built projects and selected master plans from this esteemed practice. Schwartz emphasizes the importance of creating environments that foster pride and connection, stating that when people love their spaces, they are motivated to maintain and protect them. MSP integrates ecological practices in its designs, working with specialists to ensure sustainability while enhancing the beauty of the environments they create.
Martha Schwartz hat die Vorstellung von Landschaftsarchitektur neu definiert und eine neue Designsprache in den traditionell gartenbaukünstlerischen Berufsstand gebracht. Seitdem ihr Bagel Garden (Boston, 1979) Kontroversen und internationale Aufmerksamkeit erregt hat, steht sie an der Spitze ihrer Zunft. Projekte großstädtischer Dimension und die Erkundung neuer Designformen in der Landschaft sind das Spezialgebiet von Martha Schwartz. Ihr Werk umfasst eine große Anzahl von Projekten, die u. a. in der Zusammenarbeit mit bekannten Architekten wie Philip Johnson, Mark Mack und Arata Isozaki realisiert wurden. In dieser Monographie werden 40 thematisch gruppierte Projekte in Deutschland, Schweden, Großbritannien, Kanada, Japan und den USA vorgestellt und mit zahlreichen eindrucksvollen Farbfotografien, Plänen und Zeichnungen präsentiert. Martha Schwartz selbst beschreibt die Entwürfe und gibt so einen Einblick in ihre konzeptionelle Arbeit.