"10 Questions for Landscape Architects" is a series of short talks inspired by the series „10 Questions for...”. This time our attention is turned to landscape architects and architects. In today's episode, landscape architect Jakub Botwina (Acanthus Studio of Landscape Architecture ) talks about his approach to design.
1 Landscape Architecture in one sentence is....
... the broadly defined art of shaping space.
2. The most underrated aspect of landscape architecture is...
... fact that it is often confused and equated with horticulture. To reduce landscape architecture to just planting plants is a misunderstanding. However, I have the impression that in the public consciousness, the image of a landscape architect is positively changing.
3 The most inspiring space for you is....
... brownfields and natural succession.
4. the most important book related to landscape architecture?
"Image of the City" by Kevin Lynch.
5. the most inspiring figure is...
... nature.
6. I start the design process with....
...... field visit, I need to feel the atmosphere of the place, because not everything can be read from a base map. Here I'm reminded of Russel Crowe in „Gladiator”, who before a battle takes the ground on which he will fight in a moment... and always wins!
7. favorite moment during the work is....
... the concept stage — the idea, the search for function and form, the creation of space.
8. the most important realization in your career is....
... is a difficult question. Almost all of them were important, but I have a great fondness for the Japanese Garden in the Silesian Park.
9. dream project is...
... One that will meet the expectations of the users, thus also giving satisfaction to the designer.
10. favorite plant is...
... one that will grow by itself in a given space.
