Case Study Clemson 1
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Buffalo Bayou by Hanna, Kosnitchzki, McLaughlin, Ogletree, Yonce
| Name | Buffalo Bayout | |
| Location | Houston, Texas | |
| Country | USA | |
| Office | office or planner/designer | |
| Client | Buffalo Bayou Partnership | |
| Completion | in process | |
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Core Question 1: In how far does this project reveal your concept of future landscapes?
Landscape and/or urban context
- Buffalo Bayou is located in Houston, Texas
- It is a major part of the city’s natural landscape that has played an important role in shipping and commerce.
- The Bayou has been transformed from a resource for business to public amenity.
- Buffalo Bayou was restored as public park.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Buffalo_Bayou_map_1869.jpg
Cultural/social/political context
- The project was initiated by the mayor of Houston but then a non-profit organization was formed to manage planning and implementation.
- The non-profit is made up of civic, environmental, governmental and business groups and has a director appointed by the mayor.
Spatial analysis of area/project/plan
- What are the main structural features?
- How has it been shaped? Were there any critical decisions?
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Analysis of program/function
- What are the main functional characteristics?
- How have they been expressed or incorporated?
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Analysis of design/planning process
- How was the area/project/plan formulated and implemented?
- Were there any important consultations/collaborations?
Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes
Analysis of use/users
- How is the area/project/plan used and by whom?
- Is the use changing? Are there any issues?
Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes
Core Question 2: What is the role of landscape architecture in this project?
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References
- http://openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/dlygad2_nominee-underspaces1-houston?ob_fs=1
- http://www.buffalobayou.org/guidetobb.html
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