Newcastle University recently hosted the Landscape 75 Exhibition, to mark the 75th anniversary of Landscape Architecture at Newcastle. The exhibition brought together researchers, students, local practitioners and alumni, to celebrate the evolution of the local landscape field and envision its future.
Showcasing collaborative and creative practice, the exhibition explored a wide range of hugely relevant topics at the forefront of landscape architecture, including re-use of on-site materials, nature-based solutions, brownfield site restoration, neuro-inclusive landscape design and heritage conservation to name just a few. The Landscape Research Collaboratory and Master of Landscape Architecture students displayed thought-provoking and forward-thinking projects grounded in equity, resilience and sustainability.
Southern Green, alongside many other local practices, was invited to showcase projects that reflected the themes of sustainability, planetary health and wellbeing. Highlights included South Cliff Gardens, Matfen Hall, and the Belsay Wildman play area. A standout example, Oxhey Activity Park, an inclusive wheeled sports space, demonstrates our commitment to designing healthy, active landscapes for all.
Whilst the event celebrated the success of the landscape field for Newcastle, the key aim of the Landscape 75 Exhibition was to look to the future. In the face of the climate crisis, social inequalities, and habitat degradation, the field of Landscape Architecture has never held more importance. The exhibition was a key reminder that as Landscape Architects, we can play a pivotal role in enabling the creation of resilient, multi-functional and inclusive spaces in which all life can thrive.
Here's to the next 75 years!
