Recently we have become accustomed to the term ‘social distancing’ but prior to the start of the current pandemic this was not the norm for us. We are inherently social beings and as landscape architects we spend our working life striving to create meaningful open spaces that are often shared together.
Despite the ravages of the current pandemic, the natural world continues without us; birds migrate, bulbs flower and dolphins even return to Venice.
As the advert for the RSPB says; “nature will come”.
It was very pleasing to see such a great turnout from the Landscape Industry as a whole, but notably not many landscape architects, despite two awards categories focusing on our slice of the industry.
I am fortunate to be surrounded by an extraordinary team here and it is very much appreciated – none of our work would be possible without them.
Since returning to my final year at University I have been working on community design projects, which has involved engaging with clients. My AutoCAD skills are being fully utilised, as I am now familiar with receiving files from the client through my understanding of xrefs.
I recently returned to the place where I grew up. Well, kind of. It hardly seems the same place any more.
The place buzzed with plenty of activity, both vehicular and human. The space was positioned to allow you to keep clear of movement not blocking people on the pavement, yet safe from vehicles.