Lecture: Thorbjörn Andersson - 10 Notions on Landscape Architecture

Recorder on May 7th, 2018 at the City Museum, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Thorbjörn Andersson has practiced landscape architecture since 1981, having studied landscape architecture, architecture, and art history in Sweden and the United States.Thorbjörn Andersson has been author or co-author of numerous essays and several books including Svensk Trädgårdskonst under fyrahundra år . He also was the founder and editor of the journal Utblick Landskap. An elected member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts he is currently professor at Swedish University of Applied Life Sciences in Ultuna, Sweden, in addition to his continuing practice. Teaching experience also includes visiting professorships at the GSD at the Harvard University, Cambridge (2001); the EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland (2004); and the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign (2006). For his contribution to the field of landscape architecture, in 2009 Thorbjörn Andersson was awarded the Prince Eugene Medal from His Majesty, the King of Sweden.

[fennycruz]

Great work... landscape architects are the visceral visionaries...i appreciate the visions. Thank you

[augisr]

Making a list of general points to follow when creating a landscape design project can make the process of coming up with ideas and inspiration for the project much easier. It also eliminates the possibility of forgetting certain aspects of design and management when you essentially have a to-do list for every project.

I especially liked the hide and reveal technique that was mentioned in the video. To guide the attention of the viewer from one point to another, always keeping them interested and on their toes.

Also, creating a slope, a change in terrain that points downwards towards a point of attraction is a great way not only to direct water but, the people that visit the park. It is easy to walk downhill, so people walking within a park that is designed in such a way may intuitively and subconsciously be drawn to a said point of attraction.

[emmavandermaas]

I enjoyed watching this very much. I love learning about what fits in a landscape and why you would add or not add things to a landscape. Watched it at 1.25 speed which made it a bit more dynamic.

[magicknight]

Work and studies like landscape architecture blows my mind, truly visionary!

[mohamddlfi]

I am an architect and I would like to meet and be friends with a Norwegian artist..to exchange ideas and creative artistic ideas in the fields of landscape architecture and arrangement..please help.