Lawrence Halprin

Tools of Inspiration

Landscape architect and designer Ken Smith talks about some things that inspire him, such as William H. Whyte's classic book The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces.

26 March 2011 - 7:00am

Fast Company

Famed landscape architect Lawrence Halprin died this week at the age of 93. Halprin is highly regarded in his field, but in terms of urban planning many of his designs have not stood up to the test of time. Managing Editor Tim Halbur explores his legacy.

29 October 2009 - 10:13am

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Lawrence Halprin Opines Redesign of His Charlottesville Mall

Many of famed landscape architect Lawrence Halprin's optimistic 1970s public spaces are being updated and reconsidered. Historic preservationists fight back, but supporters say, "It's a living, breathing space, not a museum."

6 June 2008 - 5:00am

The Hook (Charlottesville, VA)