Explore the future of landscape preservation in the context of today’s unprecedented global change with the Designing Change: Creating Landscape Continuity in an Age of Uncertainty symposium.
Curated by Anita Berrizbeitia, Professor of Landscape Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design, this two-day symposium welcomes landscape architects and designers, preservationists, ecologists, thought leaders, and industry professionals to one of the great gardens of the world to engage with world-renowned speakers and enjoy many opportunities for discussion. The symposium also examines the unprecedented preservation, relocation, and reconstruction of the Cascade Garden, designed by acclaimed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx and newly opened at Longwood Gardens.
During the symposium, enjoy an impressive roster of speakers comprised of award-winning scholars, landscape architects, ecologists, and ethnobotanists. Events include a welcome reception and keynote on the Cascade Garden preservation; lightning talks on existing preservation paradigms; a panel discussion on the intersection of biological and cultural conservation; and a concluding keynote on the future of historic estate landscapes, among many other highlights.
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our scheduled keynote speaker, Kongjian Yu. His legacy is one of innovation, compassion, and deep commitment to healing our planet through design. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the global community inspired by his work. His contributions to our community will long be remembered with admiration and gratitude.
Featured speakers include:
- Kristin Frederickson and Eric Kramer, Principals of Reed Hilderbrand
- Steven Heyde and Sylvia Van Damme, Ph.D., Authors of The Future of Estate Landscapes in Europe
- Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, Partners and Cofounders of WEISS/MANFREDI
Session chairs:
- John Beardsley, Curator of the Cornelia Hahn Oberlander International Landscape Architecture Prize
- Charles Birnbaum, Founder, President and CEO of The Cultural Landscape Foundation