Future Fest: Watch Isabel Castilla Speak About the Future of Landscape Architecture
Interested in learning more about the future of landscape architecture and urban design? Look no further: Isabel Castilla, principal at James Corner Field Operations, will speak at Architizer Future Fest this September! As the head architect for multiple A+Award-winning landscaping and urban design projects, Isabel will take to the Future Fest stage to present her ideas on “Reimagining Landscape Architecture”. The virtual live talk is scheduled to take place on September 23rd, and is 100% free for attendees. Register to attend Isabel’s presentation during our biggest ever celebration of architectural innovation:
Isabel is a principal at James Corner Field Operations where she has been practicing landscape architecture for over 15 years. Educated in both architecture and landscape architecture, Isabel brings exceptional attention to design creativity, detailing, and construction implementation. Her work concentrates on large-scale, transformative public realm projects. She is passionate about the design of public spaces and their impact on local communities and cities at large.
At Field Operations, she is currently the Principal-in-Charge for the High Line x Moynihan Connector- a walkway that will connect the High Line at 30th Street to Moynihan Train Hall through the new Manhattan West public plaza; the High Line’s 18th Street Plaza and the High Line’s Western Railyards renovation.
Isabel was previously responsible for phases 1 and 2 of New York’s High Line Section 3; Dallas’ A+Award-winning West End Square, a neighborhood park at the center of the West End Historic District; the Master Plan and renovation of the historic Lincoln Road District in Miami Beach; and the Master Plan and Phase 1 implementation of The Underline in Miami, a 10-mile-long corridor of parkland, trails, and neighborhood connections.
Top right: West End Square, Dallas, Texas; bottom left: High Line, New York, NY; top right photo by Sam Oberter
James Corner Field Operations is a leading-edge landscape architecture and urban design practice with offices in New York, San Francisco and Philadelphia. The practice is renowned for strong contemporary design across a variety of project types and scales, from large urban districts and complex post-industrial sites, to small well-crafted, detailed design projects.
During her presentation entitled “Reimagining Landscape Architecture”, Isabel will explore the role landscape architecture and urban design will play as cities vie for more sustainable, people-centric neighborhoods. How can urban design contribute to restoring a sense of community on a city block? How can landscape architecture help cities adapt to the growing effects of climate change? In what ways can new technologies be integrated into the ecological and urban fabric of the city? Isabel and other Future Fest presenters will explore the answer to these questions and more, drawing inspiration from some of the best A+Award-winning architectural projects of the past few years.
For a running list of speakers and more information on upcoming events, check out the Future Fest website, and register to receive invitations to each live talk in September:
Top image: West End Square by James Corner Field Operations, Dallas, TX, A+Award Winner in the Landscape & Planning – Public Parks & Green Spaces category; photo by Sam Oberter