North Meadow on the Greenway Wins BSLA and WLA Awards
Alongside ASK+, The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, The Boston Planning & Development Agency, MassDOT, and the design team, we are thrilled to announce two prestigious awards for North Meadow on the Greenway.
The Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA)—the oldest local chapter of ASLA in the country—has awarded the project a Merit Award in the General Design Category. “Landscape Architecture as a field has the ability to thoughtfully address climate resiliency, history, connectivity and equity all within a single design,” shared Chris Cook, Executive Director of the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. "The design of North Meadow on the Greenway does all of this and enhances The Greenway's ability to connect people and neighbourhoods through ecological horticulture, public art and programming."
The Jury commented that “there was a lot of intentional thought put into a small, leftover space that really stands out, even with such a small footprint. It creates a more pleasant way to walk through the city, utilizing diverse planting in an urban environment. Overall, a great example of a small space that has many layers and meanings.”
Additionally, The World Landscape Architecture Awards has awarded an Award of Excellence in the Small Built Category, the top award in this category. The 2023 World Landscape Architecture Awards celebrate the best landscape architecture from around the world. These prestigious international awards attract the most innovative and creative design firms, and this year was no exception, with over 250 entrants. This year’s awards showcase the exceptional work of landscape architects who have used their expertise and imagination to transform ordinary landscapes into extraordinary environments that inspire and delight.
The complete project team included:
Client Team: The Boston Planning & Development Agency, The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, MassDOT
Prime Consultant and Lead Landscape Architect: ASK+
Design Landscape Architect: Unknown Studio
Civil Engineer: Tetra Tech
Soils Engineering: Pine & Swallow Environmental
Graphics: Hovercraft Studio
Lighting: Lumen Studio
Photography: Jane Messinger
For more information on the 2023 BSLA Awards, see: https://www.bslanow.org/2023designawards
For more information on the 2023 WLA Awards, see:
https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/winners-announced-the-2023-wla-awards/?v=7516fd43adaa
