LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SUMMER WORKSHOP 2009
L = M x T
landscape = material x time
Uffington White Horse - a 3000 year old
prehistoric landscape in southern england 
pinhole camera study of materials
the course
the summer workshop is devoted to contemporary landscape architectural issues, focusing on the critical themes of material and time in landscape. The course is based upon teaching innovative landscape architectural skills through observation, drawing, and design, focusing on the temporal qualities of landscape. The course combines site visits, tutorials, lectures, workshops, and presentations to invited guests. During the workshop, each student will develop their own work, investigating and exploring a landscape theme of personal interest. The workshop uses different media and techniques in each week of the workshop, allowing the students to develop their own personal interests in a supportive environment. In week one we examine material and depth, week two material and time, week three duration and space. During the course we plan to visit a number of historic English Landscapes, including Blenheim Palace, Rousham and Hidcote Gardens, where you can see key events in the developing history of landscape architecture in England, and so put your own work in context. A certificate of completion will be presented to all students who satisfactorily complete the course.
The workshop is open to a wide range of applicants, from architecture students who wish to pursue an interest in landscape, to students or practioners in landscape or related fields who wish to explore new possibilities in landscape architecture.
email: workshop@db-land.com
background
david buck is the director of his eponymous landscape practice and is programme leader for the masters degree in landscape architecture at the university of east london. His design work has been widely published and he is the author of over 30 articles on a range of design themes. He is especially interested in the temporal possibilities of landscape and is programme leader for this summer workshop.
and associated garden
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the venue
The main venue is the Coach House at the Museum of Oxfordshire, based in Woodstock, 10 miles from the city of Oxford and in walking distance of Blenheim Palace, a world reknowned example of the English picturesque landscape. |
Rousham Gardens
programme
March 2009: open to applications. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Places are competitive so please apply early.
June 12 2009: deadline for payment in full
July 21 2009: course commences. Course runs from Tuesdays to Saturdays inclusive, Sundays and Mondays are free.
August 8 2009: course finishes
workshop fees
£1200 including all site visit transport costs, garden entrance fees, and drawing materials. Students are encouraged to bring their own computers, camcorders and digital cameras, and drawing tools. The workshop will be run in english. A maximum number of 20 students will be accepted onto the programme.
application
Applications should be made on the application form, emailed to workshop@db-land.com, Please also include no more than 4 pages of examples of your recent design work as A4 pdf files.
accomodation is not included in the fee but we can suggest a number of reasonably priced local accomodations near Woodstock or Oxford for the particpants to consider. Please contact us if you wish assistance with this.
note: david buck landscape architects limited has taken every care to ensure the accuracy of the programme described, however some changes to the workshop programme may be introduced for operational reasons or due to unforeseen circumstances. See workshop Terms and Guidance for details. A minimum of 8 students must enrole for the summer school to take place.
