Landscape Architecture

Lawrence Halprin’s Gardens at Levi’s Plaza

Levi’s Plaza, San Francisco’s most beautiful corporate estate, includes a spacious public park with streams, stepping stones and gardens, is a reminder of the civic generosity the blue jeans giant.

  Go to Post | December 10th, 2008

Lawrence Halprin’s new outdoor theater in Stern Grove’s Concert Meadow

“To create a mystical place where one would be inspired to reach into oneself.” This was landscape architect Lawrence Halprin’s intent in designing a new outdoor theater for San Francisco’s Stern Grove Concert Meadow.

  Go to Post | September 17th, 2008

The de Young Museum Revisited

Herzog & de Meuron’s de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is nearly three years old. It’s time to review its design, construction, and landscaped setting. A tour of the building and grounds follows.

  Go to Post | July 12th, 2008