American latest planning and landscape design

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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book, richly illustrated, depicts the remarkable achievements of JJR, a landscape design company deeply rooted in the American Midwest. The extraordinary talent demonstrated by the company's staff during the development and maturation of landscape design, as well as their strong relationships with other professional allies, has long been praised. When early pioneers from the East, including Frederick Law Olmsted, H-W-S Cleveland, and others, brought their bold ideas about land planning to the American Midwest, landscape design was introduced to the heart of the nation. Later, pioneers such as Jens Jensen and O-C. Simonds further developed the noble ideals of their predecessors, forming a distinctive Midwestern prairie architectural philosophy. With these beginnings, a new wave of companies quickly emerged, expanding the scale of the industry. Among the pioneering organizations that made outstanding contributions to this process was JJR—the Johnson, Johnson & Roy firm, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded by William Johnson, Carl Johnson, and Clarence Roy. Due to the company's emphasis on establishing plans that meet people's needs and meticulously design the land, JJR quickly became a diversified firm—one highly respected in North America. From waterfront landscapes to enduring environmental design, to urban center planning, their monumental achievements have undeniably left their mark on the land. This book not only introduces key projects in the American Midwest but also showcases typical projects nationwide. These projects have beautified the environment and enriched the lives of countless Americans. At the same time, the creativity and imagination demonstrated by JJR's employees have set new standards for environmental design for Americans. How to handle the relationship between humans and the land, ensuring its protection and improvement for future generations, is something JJR is expected to continue leading by example in the 21st century.