Landscape architecture is so broad and diverse that its influence and reach never fails to amaze us. Sometimes it surprises us with outcomes that we may not be aware of. It could even impact us in ways we live, move and co-exist in this world.
When we talk about camping, we probably know how camping might look like and the kind of outdoor roughing out experience in a pitched tent. In this second edition of landscape influence, we shall take a look at Tiarasa Escapes Glamping Resort in Pahang,Malaysia and how it has redefined camping in a glamorous way. This is also a project that won the ‘Project of the Year’ in the recent Malaysia ...
The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) has established an Asia Pacific Region (IFLA APR) to assist in the achievement of its objectives. The IFLA APR is governed by this Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Procedure and it is intended that these Regulations conform to those set out by IFLA. The IFLA APR is a not-for-profit, non-governmental and non-political organisation, an ...
The Asia Pacific Region of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA APR) is committed to the provision of quality tertiary education as the essential pathway into the profession of Landscape Architecture. This document outlines the requirements for professional recognition of tertiary Landscape Architecture programmes in the IFLA APR, based upon the IFLA/UNESCO Charter for ...
What do we really know about the landscape dimensions of reconstruction works in the aftermath of disasters? Mr Damian Tang, President of IFLA Asia Pacific Region, had the privilege of being invited by Assoc. Prof. Misato Uehara from Shinshu University and Japanese delegate to IFLA to the former disaster site in Tohoku prefecture, stricken by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. The two days of ...
City of Asahikawa is at the center of Hokkaido, Japan. The site is approximately 19 hectares located at the south side of the Asahikawa’s major station, adjacent to a beautiful river running through the city, Chubetsu River. Our design efforts were to tie the city and natural elements, with deep understanding its environment, land use methods, history, etc.
Background: (2006/2007: Crisis in Timor) Branca is a volunteer who served in refugee camps in Hera. Her own home became a camp! The catholic church was closed because of the crisis and many people started attending the Sidara church. During that time, she discovered many disabled people in the community and started ministering to them. She shared her vision to others and people helped to buy land ...
Liquids substances on Earth are naturally fall and flow to the lower grounds, forms an erosion landscape that human finds them beautiful. Our site locates at the intersection where the flow meets the ground and is surrounded by mountains. The process of erosion that inspired the shape of the landscape became features in our designs.
We keep celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month. And for IFLA it is also a celebration: we have reached IFLA News issue #100 . It represents the work and efforts of many voluntary people that are behind every number.
Dongshan River Forest Park aims at the three-dimensional experience, interweaving the land and water circulations of both human and non-human species. With the elevated railway and tunnels, the eighteen-acre rice field is transformed into a setting for environmental education as well as a place for everyday strolling. In the shaping of diverse experiences, the multitude of natural habitats from ...
