The Highline The Highline James Corner James Corner

Field OperationsField Operations

Clarisa González

James Corner

• Landscape architect and

theorist

• Manchester Metropolitan

University in England

• University of

Pennsylvania

• Landscape design and

environmental research

• “Developing innovative

approaches toward

landscape architectural

design and urbanism.”

Field Operations

Collaboration with Stan Allen until 2005

Forefront in Landscape Urbanism Movement

Process vs Style

Natural, Rough, Ecologically Sound

Mandate:Mandate:To create intelligent, high-quality design To create intelligent, high-quality design

solutions for cities, landscapes, and public spacessolutions for cities, landscapes, and public spaces

Landscape Constructi

on• Remove track (kept for reuse on the highline)

• Remove debris• Pigeon deterrents installed

Purpose of DesignPurpose of DesignTo provide a straight walkway, walk along tracks, allow access to To provide a straight walkway, walk along tracks, allow access to

as much greenery as possible, and relax while enjoying the skyline.as much greenery as possible, and relax while enjoying the skyline.

Pictures

James Corner’s Pictures

Sources http://www.thehighline.org/about/high-line-

history

http://www.thehighline.org/design/index.html?iframe

http://www.fieldoperations.net/

http://www.newyork-architects.com/en/fo/en/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Corner

http://www.newyork-architects.com/en/fo/en/

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