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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.
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownSaturday, January 30, 2010 9:00:00 AM

    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. James A-SSaturday, January 30, 2010 1:38:00 PM

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

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  3. James GoldenSaturday, January 30, 2010 2:56:00 PM

    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 GoldenSaturday, January 30, 2010 2:57:00 PM

    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. UnknownSaturday, January 30, 2010 4:49:00 PM

    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. James GoldenSaturday, January 30, 2010 5:58:00 PM

    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 GoldenSaturday, January 30, 2010 6:01:00 PM

    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. The Garden WandererSunday, January 31, 2010 3:39:00 PM

    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. Mount WrenMonday, February 15, 2010 1:26:00 AM

    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. James GoldenMonday, February 15, 2010 10:39:00 AM

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

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  11. James GoldenMonday, February 15, 2010 10:41:00 AM

    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. AnonymousSaturday, August 28, 2010 7:32:00 AM

    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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  13. James GoldenThursday, September 02, 2010 12:04:00 AM

    wm au, I guess you can't fight destiny.

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