Comments | nex0s: RIP: Lawrence Halprin

nex0s

RIP: Lawrence Halprin

Oct 27, 2009 13:17

Lawrence Halprin, the influential landscape architect passed away. He was 93. He worked in most major cities on the West Coast - this particular article talks a lot about his San Francisco work, but he also did a lot of work in Seattle, and a number of other places. We studied him often in school and after - most LArch's work has been touched by ( Read more... )

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thewronghands October 27 2009, 20:55:37 UTC

Hah, he did Freeway Park! That place is GORGEOUS. My Seattle Parkour friends meet up there all the time; the fountains and walls in there are completely made for Parkour. So, thanks to him for many fun hours climbing on his work with my friends. [grin]

nex0s October 27 2009, 20:59:48 UTC

I wonder if he knew :) Most LArchs I've met are thrilled when people find creative uses for their parks. :)

Freeway Park is on my List when I go visit Seattle. I need to see in person!

N.

thewronghands October 27 2009, 21:24:24 UTC

Ha! Too bad I'm not yet re-Seattle-resident... I'd drag you to one of the Parkour jams so that you could get to see that in action!

nex0s October 27 2009, 21:25:34 UTC

Hmmm. Maybe when I go out there, I can hit you up for a contact? Just to watch would be a wonderful piece of research for me.

N.