West 8 Urban Design and Landscape Architecture

Another milestone at Queens Quay Boulevard, Toronto Waterfront
09-10-2014

This week, we made another small step towards the completion of Queens Quay Revitalisation, Toronto Central Waterfront project. The first street car run was tested on 7th October. This new line will be up and running by the 12th of October.

more information: Toronto Central Waterfront

Rotterdam Centraal turns to be classical concert hall for one day
06-10-2014

On 3rd of October, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra gave a free lunchtime concert in the South Hall of Rotterdam Centraal station to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Metro Rotterdam. Passengers enthusiastically stopped by to enjoy the concert, while the renowned Orchestra performed pieces by Brahms and Tchaikovsky.

The railway station concert was attended by at least 4000 passengers and visitors. The station hall acoustics also proved to be fantastic for classical music. A fact recognised by the jury of the National Wood Architecture Award - who bestowed Rotterdam Centraal with their annual Wood Architecture Prize on the 7th of October.

more information: Rotterdam Centraal Station

New Heights: The Fountain Revitalization Project Media Briefing
29-09-2014

The largest project in the history of Longwood Gardens begins this fall, as rennovation work on the iconic Main Fountain Garden commences. Three firms; Beyer Blinder Belle + West 8 + Fluidity are responsible for the US$90-million design restoration and renovation work.

more information: Longwood Gardens Iconic Fountain Garden to undergo Major Revitalization