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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Vista Lecture Series: Eelco Hooftman of GROSS.MAX


As part of the continuing Vista lecture series in London, Gardens Illustrated has released the podcast of Eelco Hooftman's discussion of the recent work of GROSS.MAX, a cutting edge landscape design practice located in Edinburgh. Not only does Eelco talk fast, he has a heavy Dutch accent, so I recommend you give this podcast at least two hearings. It's full of creative insights and approaches to the urban landscape, yet grounded in a centuries old landscape tradition. One of the practice's newest projects, and a high profile one at that, is their work at The Royal Botanic Garden, Kew. Tim Richardson's exchange with Eelco at the end is particularly lively.

Am I the only person crazy enough, or interested enough, to listen to a podcast multiple times? Give it a try. You may like it. To play the podcast, click here. To download it, right click instead and Save Link As.

13 comments:

  1. James,
    Thanks for the idea of listening to this podcast. Great way to spend a frigid winter morning. I saw Dan Pearson in Boston last week. It was a very inspiring lecture.

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  2. I really enjoyed that lecture: even better with pictures.
    He was also wearing most remarkable shoes.

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  3. Michael,
    Glad to make acquaintance with your blog. Dan's a great speaaker and talker. It's that voice.

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  4. James A-S,
    It would have been helpful to see the pictures. The podcast leaves a lot to the imagination. And I've never been to Kew. So tell me about his shoes!

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  5. James G,
    Thanks for taking a look at my blog. I am from Philadelphia area orinially. I really like reading your blog. Would love to see your garden next time I travel south.

    James A-S,
    Were you at the Trinity Church lecture? I missed the shoes! I really loved his memories of Miss Joy's Akebia quinata vine escaping into her old house.

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  6. Michael,
    You're welcome to visit. Let me know when you head south. We're only about 45 miles from downtown Philly.

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  7. James A-S,
    Confusion reigns. Thought you were referring to Eelco's shoes, not Mr. Pearson's. I heard him in NYC at the Grolier Club (where I did see the pictures and heard the story of Miss Joy's garden). The room was small and intimate, but I didn't get a look at his shoes.

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  8. I'm so glad you did this post- I was just trying to re-find these podcasts and couldn't remember what the lecture series was called. The few that I listened to were great and I was trying to find the site again for a repeat listen. Thanks!

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  9. Thankyou for pointing out Eelco Hooftman's Vista lecture James. I found it invigorating. PS Love your new gravel paths.

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  10. Garden Wanderer,
    Glad I could lead you back to the Vista podcases.

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  11. Mount Wren,
    I forgot you know Billy Martin. He said he was closing Wigandia last October. Did he really do it? I look forward to seeing your garden. I have an extra digital camera, and would sent it to you, but I fear it would violate some customs or trade laws.

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  12. Yes he did close it and then opened it again..I suppose having 5 entrance gates forced his hand.....
    wm au

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