The Highline The Highline James Corner James Corner
Field OperationsField Operations
Clarisa González
James Corner
• Landscape architect and
theorist
• Manchester Metropolitan
University in England
• University of
Pennsylvania
• Landscape design and
environmental research
• “Developing innovative
approaches toward
landscape architectural
design and urbanism.”
Field Operations
Collaboration with Stan Allen until 2005
Forefront in Landscape Urbanism Movement
Process vs Style
Natural, Rough, Ecologically Sound
Mandate:Mandate:To create intelligent, high-quality design To create intelligent, high-quality design
solutions for cities, landscapes, and public spacessolutions for cities, landscapes, and public spaces
Landscape Constructi
on• Remove track (kept for reuse on the highline)
• Remove debris• Pigeon deterrents installed
Purpose of DesignPurpose of DesignTo provide a straight walkway, walk along tracks, allow access to To provide a straight walkway, walk along tracks, allow access to
as much greenery as possible, and relax while enjoying the skyline.as much greenery as possible, and relax while enjoying the skyline.
Pictures
James Corner’s Pictures
Sources http://www.thehighline.org/about/high-line-
history
http://www.thehighline.org/design/index.html?iframe
http://www.fieldoperations.net/
http://www.newyork-architects.com/en/fo/en/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Corner
http://www.newyork-architects.com/en/fo/en/
Thank You