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Madrid Río in full bloom for the Summer rose season
17-06-2015more information: Madrid RIO
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Holland Green Residential Development moves toward completion
12-06-2015Work is moving steadily ahead at Holland Green, with the construction of three top-end residential buildings and the surrounding landscape scheduled for completion in October. The renovations to the Grade 2 Heritage listed Parabola Building which will become the new home of the British Design Museum are estimated be finished in late 2016. West 8 has been involved in the landscape architectural design for this multi-phase project since 2008.
more information: Holland Green Residential Development & British Design Museum (Former Commonwealth Institute Site)
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The Hills at Governors Island continue to Rise
26-05-2015While Governors Island celebrated opening weekend on May 23rd, the Hills, which comprise Phase 2 of West 8's work on Governors Island are reaching new heights. Three of the four hills, (Grassy, Slide and Discovery) are already at their rough grade, aka their approximate height before adding soil for planting grass, trees and other vegetation. (Images courtesy of The Trust for Governors Island)
The public was given a chance to explore this new topgraphy during a Jane’s Walk hard hat tour earlier in May. See the full recount on Curbed: The Hills Are Coming to Life on Governors Island.
more information: Governors Island The Hills