November 10, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. MT
About the Lecture:
Developing a small-scale garden requires a vision that must answer a fundamental query: What does this space want to be? Every step of the process, from the initial design phase to construction implementation, presents a captivating interplay between possibilities and challenges. Each project raises thoughtful questions about achieving balance, embracing simplicity, and restoring the existing conditions of a site, which will all lead to the creation of a truly special garden.
Speaker Bio:
Mariana Rovzar is a Miami-based landscape architect who has meticulously cultivated a diverse portfolio of residential-scale gardens that transcend the ordinary. Her designs serve as more than just aesthetically-pleasing landscapes; they represent a dynamic transformation within their local environments. She first developed her expertise in Mexico City, earning a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Universidad Iberoamericana. She later studied Ephemeral Spaces at UPC in Barcelona, and she holds a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.
From the initial design phase to the construction stage, Rovzar is deeply committed to engaging with the diverse array of collaborators who enrich the creative process. Clients, arborists, nursery owners, gardeners, landscape workers, and contractors all play integral roles in bringing her visionary designs to life, and their collective efforts are central to the storytelling of each garden's unique narrative. This partnership enables Rovzar’s work to unfold as she seamlessly blends the landscape with the architecture, merges them harmoniously with the surroundings, and skillfully edits the existing conditions of the site.
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