Current Work: West 8, Adriaan Geuze

Founded in 1987 by principal Adriaan Geuze, West 8 uses “ecology, infrastructure, weather conditions, cultural influences, historical gestures, building programs…in a playful and engaging manner to encourage the public to understand and take ownership of spaces.” Based in Amsterdam, the multidisciplinary landscape and urban design practice is global in scope. Recent and current projects, many commissioned through international competitions, include the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization; Parque Lineal de Manzanares, Madrid; Jubilee Gardens, London; Buona Vista Park, Singapore; and Schiphol Amsterdam International Airport. In 2007, a design team led by West 8 won the competition to design the Governors Island Park and Great Promenade. This lecture is organized by the Architectural League of New York and co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter, the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation, and The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of the Cooper Union. The League acknowledges the support of the Netherlands Consulate General, New York for this program. This program was made possible in part by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Tickets are free for League members; $10 for non-members. Members may reserve a ticket by emailing [email protected]. Non-members may purchase non-refundable tickets at https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=29269 from 7 days before the program. Continuing education credits are available. For more information, visit http://www.archleague.org.