1989 to 2009. the second chapter presents a series of interviews with representatives of
closely linked professions. they describe landscape architecture from various perspectives: the past ten years have been characterised by an increase in multi-disciplinary co-operation
on development in towns and cities, amongst other projects. the relationship between nor-
wegian landscape architecture and landscape architecture in the wider world is the theme of the third chapter, which presents a discussion with three landscape architects who are familiar both with norwegian landscape architecture and with the discipline internationally.
Chapters four to seven present projects built in norway between 1989 and 2009 which it is hoped in their entirety represent both the quality and the breadth of the field in this
country. projects are presented in four different categories: cultural landscapes in transi-
tion, urban environments, social landscapes, and city parks. in each category some of the projects that have impacted on the development of the profession in norway are reviewed.
everyday landscapes, residential areas, schools, transport and production landscapes, and
from Lyngheisenteret in Lygra by feste landskapsarkitekter as (photo: Jan feste)
recreational areas are discussed. the projects are presented in the form of photographs,
plans, brief commentaries on the background and preconditions, as well as the relevance
of the projects for the discipline. the works selected represent a wide range, from finmark in the north to agder in the south, with the greatest emphasis on projects in and around
oslo, Bergen and trondheim.
important aspects of landscape architecture, such as consequence analysis of major landscape interventions, strategic planning for future development, and evaluation of threat-
ened environments, do not result in built projects. these types of project demand a more complete theoretical introduction and are not included in this book.
it is important to maintain a debate about landscape architecture: new insights about nature itself, changing priorities, and new art forms mean that there is a constant need to
develop and improve practice. the discipline develops and grows through an open and critical discourse. one way to contribute is to select and discuss best practices. this book is an effort to do just this, in the hope that it will provoke debate and discussion.
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