7th European Biennial of Landscape Architecture on the 27th, 28th y 29th September in Barcelona entitled “ Biennial Versus Biennial”. The Biennial is organized by the Institute of Architects of Catalonia and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Architecture University and Master in Landscape Architecture).
PROGRAM
26 SEPTEMBER
Opening of the International exhibition of Landscape Schools
-Exhibition of the best school projects realized by students in the last two years in various Landscape Architecture Schools.
Escola Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona. 13.30 h
Av. Diagonal 649, Barcelona (September 26 – October 15)
27 SEPTEMBER
Rosa Barba European Landscape Prize finalists
Palau de la Música Catalana, Petit Palau. 9.00-19.00 h
Sant Pere Més Alt, s/n. Barcelona
Presentation of the Rosa Barba European Landscape Prize finalists
The international Jury, convened by the Executive Committee of the Biennial, has selected the finalist for the Rosa Barba European Landscape Prize from among the 347 projects presented. A selection of all the presented projects, works built in Europe between 2007 and 2011, will be available for viewing at the permanent exhibition on the ground floor of the COAC and will also be included in the catalogue of the 7th European Biennial of Landscape Architecture.
International jury
Kathryn Gustafson, Landscape Architect and Founding Principal of Gustafson-Porter.
Karin Helms, Landscape Architect DPLG, Ass. Professor ENSP Versailles and EMILA’s Program coordinator (European Master in Landscape Architecture).
Desiree Martínez, Landscape Architect and International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) President.
Carme Ribas Seix, Architect, Founding Principal of Ravetllat-RIbas and professor at the Architectural University of Barcelona. (ETSAB).
Opening of the Rosa Barba European Landscape Prize exhibition
Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya. 20.00 h
Plaça Nova, 5. Barcelona (September 27– October 21)
-Launching of the 6th European Biennial Catalogue by Novella Cappelletti.
-Opening of the International Intensive EMiLA program (European Master in Landscape Architecture).
28 SEPTEMBER
Biennial Vs Biennial
Palau de la Música Catalana, Petit Palau. 9.00-19.00 h
Sant Pere Més Alt, s/n. Barcelona
Due to our circumstances most territorial and cultural disciplines are ranging from anxiety and emergence. Thus, the VII Biennial of Landscape Barcelona claims to be both a catalyst for doubt and a driver to illusions and changes in the field of Landscape Architecture. The announcing of this year’s event suggests interest in discovering new ways of action, while exploring inhospitable areas and guiding discussion towards rethinking old certainties and providing new sensitivities certitudes. Biennial against Biennial wants to be present at the discussion of what should be the landscape design and planning nowadays , aiming to provide a plausible (and exciting) future. Consequently, the biennial will review formats, formulas, concepts and professional practice objectives while watching herself critically as the main living platform for European Landscape and watchtower of the International Landscape Architecture movements. Within this framework, our keynote speakers will present and debate on our profession’s internationalization and the future: Julie Bargmann, Landscape Architect, Founding Principal of DIRT Studio and Associate Professor at Virginia University. Michel Desvigne, Landscape Architect, Founding Principal of MDP and France Great Urbanism Prize 2011. João Ferreira Nunes, Landscape Architect, PROAP, Estudos e Projectos de Arquitectura Paisagista, Founding Principal. Marieke Timmermans, Landscape Architect , Head of the department of Landscape at Academy of Architecture Amsterdam and Owner at la4sale
Landscape Award Ceremony 2012 Announcement of the 7th Rosa Barba European Landscape Prize Winner
(sponsored by Fundació Banc Sabadell)
-Announcement of the International School Exhibition Winner.
-Announcement of Barcelona Town Council Landscape Competition Winner.
29 SEPTEMBER
Biennial feat. Topos: The World of Landscape Architecture
Palau de la Música Catalana, Petit Palau. 9.00-14.00 h
Sant Pere Més Alt, s/n. Barcelona
Robert Schäfer, Topos: Challenges and Visions
Sébastien Penfornis, taktyk, Paris/Brussels, About Representation
Topos Landscape Award 2012
Reiulf Ramstad, National Touristroutes Norway, Oslo, Architecture and Landscape,
Topos Jubilee Award 1
Christina Tenjiwe Kaba, Abalimi Bezekhaya, South Africa Capetown, Micro Farming and more,
Topos Jubilee Award 2,
Herbert Dreiseitl, Überlingen/Portland/Shanghai/Singapore
Green-Blue Infrastructure
Kathryn Gustafson, Seattle/London, Concept and Design
Tags: biennial, competitions and prizes, course, meeting, workshops
