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christian barnard blog: July 2010
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Friday, July 30, 2010. Edwin Zwakman puts a new spin on the long standing tradition of recording the Dutch landscape. The images below are from his 2004 series titled "Backyards". Fly-Over III, C-print plexi, reynobond, 220 x 161 cm 2003. Straat II, C-print, plexi, reynobond, 220 x 157 cm 2004. Tuin IX, C-print, plexi, reynobond, 220 x 146 cm 2004. Tuin I, C-print, plexi, reynobond, 220 x 146 cm 2004. Tuin III, C-print, plexi, reynobond, 220 x 146 cm 2004. Christian barnard land studio. The project brief...
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christian barnard blog: September 2010
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010. It started with a pencil. Ad concept and final piece by Barry Jones circa 1990. Ad type: magazine advertisement: Architectural Record. Publication date: 1939 August. Ad type: magazine advertisement: Architectural Record. Publication date: 1940 August. Ad type: magazine ad. Ad type: newspaper advertisement from The Tech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Student Newspaper. Publication date: 1957 September 24. Publication date: circa 1950s. Publication date: circa 1940s.
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christian barnard blog: June 2010
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Thursday, June 24, 2010. Although this is still work in progress I thought I would post some design development work completed for one of my new projects. The visuals below are snapshots of my massing model. The green indicates planting strategy zones including a series of tiered green roof planting areas. More to come, click images for a closer look. Close up of tiered roofing system. Christian barnard land studio. Labels: christian barnard landscape studio Victoria BC. Green roofs victoria BC. Small sp...
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christian barnard blog: March 2011
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Thinking about Japan right now. Dan Pearson's land form. Vegetation carefully integrated in Tokyo's urban fabric. One of my most memorable teachers, David Buck. The above is Buck's design for the Osaka City University Media Cente Plaza with Makoto Noborisaka for Nikken Sekkei. Christian barnard land studio. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Christian barnard land studio. View my complete profile. Judge for USGBC Cascadia New Orleans Design Comp. The blog makes Pruned! Wildflowers of ...
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christian barnard blog: August 2010
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010. The Sound of Place 2 - Interview with Tommy Guerrero for Rifflandia Music Festival Magazine. Rifflandia 3 is just around the corner so be sure to grab your copy of the festival magazine at habit coffee and pretty much any other spot in downtown Victoria. This years line up looks awesome and the magazine looks even better, so figure it out. Be sure to get to page 48 for my write up and interview with Tommy Guerrero. I was into metal and wanted to play like Getty Lee! If you were ...
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christian barnard blog: December 2010
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Monday, December 13, 2010. Storm water management victoria bc. For more on the architects visit meja.ca. Christian barnard land studio. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Christian barnard land studio. Our work explores the connection between art, ecology and architecture with the natural and created landscape. Our goal is to form spaces that breathe new spirit into the existing context. View my complete profile. Judge for USGBC Cascadia New Orleans Design Comp. The blog makes Pruned! Enter your email address:.
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christian barnard blog: January 2011
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Winter Wavy Decks and Sugary Canadian Beaches. On a cold November day I dragged 3 friends through downtown Toronto to take in a few sights.here is what was captured. Simcoe Wave Deck by West 8. Sugar Beach by Claude Cormier. AGO by Frank Gehry. Finished the day up with amazing drinks and food at. Located in Toronto's little Italy. Thanks Derek and Natasha! Christian barnard land studio. Sunday, January 2, 2011. Presentation techniques courtesy of Monty Python. Landscape Archite...
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christian barnard blog: The role of Social Media in Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design
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Monday, April 19, 2010. The role of Social Media in Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design. Urban Interventions is the theme at the 2010 British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects Annual General Meeting this weekend in Vancouver. I will be contributing to the round table discussion on Trends in Social Media, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. This years conference is full of stimulating topics including Plant Species for Urban Environments. For more information please visit. July 24, 2010.
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christian barnard blog: May 2010
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Thursday, May 27, 2010. Thought I would post some of my research findings for a new project I am currently working on in Victoria BC. The highly inventive Trend House, Saanich. 1954, a demonstration house for the lumber industry, was tremendously influential. Modest in size (825 square feet), it was the smallest of the eleven Trend Houses, but easily the most dramatic, with an angular floor plan and soaring roof anchored by a massive central chimney. Throughout his career, Di Castri. Committed to the ful...
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christian barnard blog: The Sound of Place
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Thursday, August 26, 2010. The Sound of Place. The sonic qualities of our environment, that is, the soundscape that is ever-present in our daily lives, helps to reinforce our sense of place. This post considers the potential of composed music's influence on creating the sound of place. For the sake of this post the term "Music" will refer to anything man made in its sound structure. Drum and bass. In my opinion the E nglish. The Sound of Place. Christian barnard land studio. July 20, 2011. Our work explo...