Resilient Cities

Resilient Cities2019-02-18T13:23:16+00:00

Resilient Cities

Landscape offers regenerative possibilities as communities grapple with sea level rise, climate change, population growth, and emerging transportation alternatives. SWA’s solutions are comprehensive and forward-thinking, responding not only to the demands of the moment but to the historical and projected context of the cities in which we work.

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Jinbocho Redevelopment
Mixed-Use Project Creates an Urban Refuge
Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park
Recreation, Respite, Art, and Resilience Find Harmonious Balance in New York’s Newest Waterfront Park
Walmart Home Office Landscape Master Plan
“Big Nature” Inspires Walmart’s New Home Office Campus
Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center
Landscape Brings Cohesion to Massive Campus
Naftzger Park
Contemporary Resilience Meets Victorian Style
Queens West Open Space Master Plan
Stitching a Community Together with its Context and Riverfront
51 Astor Place
Ground-Level "Lounge" Amid Soaring Architecture
Stanford University Campus Planning and Projects
Reviving Olmsted's Spirit on a Contemporary Campus 
Samsung Headquarters
Weaving Together a Space for Growth 
Gantry Plaza State Park
Reimagined Shoreline Instills Neighborhood Pride 
Silver Park
High-Profile Location Gets the High-Touch Treatment
Riverside Park South Open Space Master Plan
Passive and Active Recreation, Richly Balanced
Heritage Field at Macombs Dam Park
Building on the Legacy of Yankee Stadium with New Places to Compete, Relax, and Play
Xiqu Opera Centre
New Model for Public Space in One of the World's Densest Cities
Columbia University Landscape Master Plan
Softening Landscape Character, Celebrating History
Downtown Flushing Framework
Knitting Together Disparate Elements for a Cohesive, Opportunity-Laden Whole
Guthrie Green Park
Green Space Revitalizes Downtown Arts District 
Burj Khalifa
Premier Groundscape for World’s Tallest Building 
Milton Street Park
Riverside Pocket Park Highlights Native Ecologies 
Hunter's Point Shipyard and Candlestick Point
Repurposing a Landmark 
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Heritage is Foregrounded in New Hong Kong Campus
South Waterfront Greenway
Model Waterfront Reclamation 
Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina
Re-Envisioned 5-star Resort Anchors First Phase of Luxury Redevelopment 
Perk Park
Refocusing on the Positive Aspects of Urban Life
Tampa Museum of Art
Terraces Leverage Dramatic Views and Sculptural Encounters
San Jacinto Plaza
Beloved Park is Updated and Reborn 
Sava Promenada at the Belgrade Waterfront
Serbia’s Largest Regeneration Project Commences 
Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
Landscape Elevates an Architectural and Artistic Visitor Experience
Osaka World Trade Center
Riverside Park South
Living History 
Marinaside Crescent
Urban Living on the Waterfront 
Westshore Park
An Outdoor "Living Room" for Baltimore
Curtis Hixon Park
Symbiosis with Context Adds Connectivity, Sense of Place
Medgar Evers College Campus Quad
Chelsea Waterside Park
Cherished Space for a Diverse Community
Dubai Expo 2020
Public Realm Design in Challenging Climates
Balsley Park
Reinvigorating a Lifeless Plaza with Color and Energy
Soundview Park
Remediated Brownfield Offers New Recreational Opportunities
Main Street Garden Park
Downtown Vitality for Everyone 
Ferry Point Waterfront Park
Grade Changes and Paths Define the Pedestrian Experience
SIPG Harbor City Parks
Expanding from Industrial to Mixed-Use
Giant Interactive Headquarters
A Self-Sustaining Corporate Campus in Shanghai 
Suzhou Center
Responsible Urban Development Encompassing the Spirit of the City 
Shanghai International Dance Center
Staging a World-Class Creative Campus and Performance Space 
250 West 55th
Gubei Gold Street
Communal Refuge in a Dense Urban Setting 
33 Beekman
40 Mercer
Aitken Place Park
Alexander Residence
A Landscape of Playful, Provocative Surprises
Alipay Headquarters
Where Interaction and Tranquility Meet
Ambleside Mixed-Use Development
Vibrant, pedestrian-friendly landscape integrates mixed-use site’s perimeter.
Ballpark Village 200
A vibrant, flexible public realm breathes new life into downtown St. Louis.
Beaumont Quarter
Clean, Modernist Lines with Historical Echoes
Bensonhurst Park
Park redesign improves circulation, enhances playground and public amenities.
Brentwood Town Centre
Brentwood Town Centre
From internally-oriented shopping mall to integrated mixed-used community.
Busan Lotte Tower
The Camellias Garden
Breathtaking landscape design enhances luxury living.
Capitol Plaza
Research-Driven Urban Oasis
CODA Tech Square
Cornerstone Garden Festival Selected Entry
A Dialogue Between Loss and Hope, Inspired by the Deep Forest
CSULB Liberal Arts Courtyards
Enhanced Connectivity Signals Newly Unified Campus Design 
Dubai Creek Harbor
Public realm diversifies one of the world’s largest public developments.
Dubai Hills Boulevard and Public Realm
Simple yet bold landscape character defines an urban oasis.
East Riverfront Visions Plan
Diverse Public Realm Experience Enriches Mixed-Use Community
Faria Lima
A Cultural Interplay of Light, Water, and Color
Flushing Commons
Mixed-Use Matches Pace with a Burgeoning Community
Fuzhou Vanke City
Central Lake Forms Spine for Recreational Living 
Gate City Osaki
Two Spaces Work in Tandem to Amplify Site Identity
Gateway Mall Master Plan
Enhancing an Underperforming "Green Spine"
Gotham West
Layered Residential Refuge in Midtown 
Grand Candela Memorial
A Place for Healing and Remembrance
Guiyang CBD
Celebrating Natural Assets and Cultural Heritage
Indianapolis City and County Building Plaza
Intercontinental Hotel
Constrained Courtyard is Larger than Life
Kasumigaseki Plaza Renewal
Light Offers a Path to Recreation and Contemplation 
Korea House
Prizewinning Design Celebrates Traditional Korean Gardens
Lanchi Aqua Garden Hotel
Recalling Traditional Garden Retreats
Larchmont Yacht Club
Reconnecting outdoor club space with breathtaking views of Long Island Sound
LG Science Park
Lite-On Headquarters
Sustainability with Beauty 
Magok Waterfront Park
Major Metropolitan Park with Water Quality at Its Focus
Martha Stewart Summer Residence
Daily Outdoor Living Flexes to Accommodate Large Events
Medgar Evers College
First significant outdoor public space creates a new campus heart.
Montclair State University Student Center and Quad
New Hub for Student Life
Nanchang Greenland Jiangxi Gaoxin
Shared Geometry Harmonizes Buildings and Landscape 
Nanchang Xiangnan Urban Infill
Two new districts woven into the historic downtown of Nanchang
National Ecological Center
Park Extends the Mission of Research Organization
Nelson Mandela Park Master Plan
Community- and ecology-driven design for an historic waterfront park
New Jersey Institute of Technology Green
Next C
Seven Park Typologies Enhance Water Quality
Normandie Court
Iconic Plaza Softens Edges of Public and Private Space
North Shore LIJ Women's Hospital
NY Times
Tom Balsley Makes the Cut
One Zero Park
A Meeting of the Minds for Science, Research, and Technology
Dubai Opera District
Flexible, Harmonious Green Ribbon
Pacific Design Center
Contemplative and Playful Water Features Complement Site's Color and Sculpture
Pacific Park
Park 101
Paveletskaya Plaza
Covering and revealing a bustling transit-oriented development
Peggy Rockefeller Plaza
Balancing Restful Public Space with Towering Architecture
Pershing Square
Pertamina Energy Tower
Rich Pedestrian Experience at Skyscraper's Foot
Progressive Design Center
Balance Between the Designed and Natural Environment
Public Safety Answering Center
Ray Residence
Signature Elements Express the Caribbean Lifestyle
Residences at W New York Downtown
Rijskaya District Master Plan
Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel
 Dramatic Hillside Hotel and Offices
Samsung Electronics Training Center
High Technology Meets Natural, Rural Environment
Samsung R&D Campus
Schuylkill Yards Highline Plaza
SIP Administrative Center
Landscape Creates Strong Identity for Civic Campus 
Sky Terrace at the Grand Millenium
Distinctive Design Leverages Prime Views
SKY Tower
Skyline Park
A Vibrant Civic Venue for Residents and Workers
Sonoma State Weill Lawn & Commons
Outstanding Performance at Acoustically Protected Outdoor Venue 
St. Louis Arch Grounds
Stanford Toyon Hall
Site Preservation and Enhancement 
Stanford West Apartments
Riparian Corridors and Street Grids 
SUNY Albany Uptown Campus
Reducing Vehicular Orientation for an Enhanced Campus Experience
Tarrant County College
Innovative Urban Education Design 
Culver Steps and Main Plaza
Mixed-use development draws inspiration from physical and historic connections
325 5th Avenue Plaza
Zoning Incentive Works Well for Everyone 
Tokyo Park Tower
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Campus
UC Davis West Village
Largest Zero-Net Energy Community in the United States 
Vi Living (Formerly Classic Residence By Hyatt)
Landscaped Garden Courts 
Vineyard Estate
Panoramic Perspective 
Waldorf Astoria and Beverly Hilton (LA)
LA Story: Landscape Mediates Private and Public Lives 
101 Warren
Minimalist Landscape Emphasizes Repose
Westmoor Natural Science & Ecology Park
Guided Ecological Education
Zakin Residence
Minimalist Napa Valley Estate 
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