The Landscape Archive

We are FOLAR: Friends of the Landscape Library & Archive at Reading. We champion @talklandscape Archive @TheMERL @UniRdg_SpecColl. We're bonkers about drawings!

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Last chance weekend ticket sales must close. See our Revised and Final Programme. An exciting cast of characters to entertain you all day long to forget the tube strike and join our bubble and appreciate the calm garden of the Royal College of Physicians https://t.co/RpqhWSlksR

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@TomTurner18 @IntFedLandArch What an amazing experience - working with Geoffrey Jellicoe and also Brenda Colvin... We can all learn so much from people from that era - and Hal is going to tell us all about it on 11th September

[Tom Turner @TomTurner18]

What was it like working the office of Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe in the 1960s? Hal was there & Tom interviews him. Geoffrey was #IFLA founder. #LandscapeArchitecture Full video here → https://t.co/Sk4h5YoH56
@IntFedLandArch

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The subtle, gossamer touch of a true master, leaving a totally 'natural' landscape - the legacy of Hal Moggridge, architect, landscape architect, influencer. Is it important? Disagree? Why not stamp his style, ego everywhere? Join a stimulating day https://t.co/RpqhWSlksR

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

The vast range of work of the architect and landscape architect, Hal Moggridge, is the focus of a one-day event in London on 11 September 2025. https://t.co/RpqhWSlksR With thanks to our sponsors - Colvin&Moggridge, Artorius Faber, LDC, Hillier Trees, Alitex Glasshouses

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https://t.co/sdGASL4jsl Hal Moggridge's first job was in Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe's office then in Brenda Colvin's. A summary of his landscape architecture design philosophy is by Tom Turner from Hal's book: Slow Growth For tickets for our celebration: https://t.co/6hyZIxTvEr...

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

No mention of the garden designers? Find out the inside story at this celebration event 11 Sept in London when eminent speakers will review the wide range projects of Hal Moggridge https://t.co/RpqhWSlksR https://t.co/31ZvWUnMyT
Spoiler alert - yes he was!

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

https://t.co/RpqhWSlSip #HalMoggridgeSymposium
If you're too busy, come for the evening for nibbles and networking - i.e. make new friends, meet 'old' colleagues, some speakers and the man himself

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

Swimming should be permitted in water storage reservoirs - what do you think? https://t.co/1CH8g9m5pZ Come and find out more at a highly anticipated event on 11 September, in London Don't put it off! Buy now to avoid disappointment #HalMoggridgeSymposium

[Otto Saumarez Smith @OSaumarezSmith]

The Modern British City 1945-2000 is out on November 28th, and is available for pre-order from @LHArtBooks: https://t.co/zVs7oZYTxI.

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

Hal Moggridge - a FOLAR special celebration of his life and works, 11 September 2025, Royal College of Physicians NW1 4LE; Don’t miss out being at this brilliant event - Book now !
https://t.co/UlulQWYAFK

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

Moggridge Masterclass - great introduction in Pro Landscaper July p10-11, to an inspiring event (11 Sept 2025) for aspiring landscape architects +the established and busy! All welcome to hear and learn about an exceptionally talented thinker + designer we have amongst our midst

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

Moggridge Masterclass - great introduction in Pro Landscaper July p10-11, to an inspiring event (11 Sept 2025) for aspiring landscape architects +the established and busy! All welcome to hear and learn about an exceptionally talented thinker + designer we have amongst our midst

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

Moggridge Masterclass - great introduction in Pro Landscaper July p10-11, to an inspiring event (11 Sept 2025) for aspiring landscape architects +the established and busy! All welcome to hear and learn about an exceptionally talented thinker + designer we have amongst our midst

[The Landscape Archive @LscapeArchive]

fascinating !

[Mark Bery @SocStreatham]

#ThrowbackThursday takes us back to 1910 and the Leigham Court Estate agent's office on Streatham Hill #Streathamhistory
The estate was developed by the Artisan's Labourers and General Dwelling Company after they acquired it in 1891.

[Modernism in Metroland @mod_in_metro]

Unbuilt design for East Acton Underground Station

1938

Brian Lewis

https://t.co/LoY29e6ef3

[Paul Powlesland @paulpowlesland]

Is there anything marshes can’t do?

The recent heatwaves have shown the cooling properties provided by urban wetlands. I live in a tidal marsh on the River Roding & on hot days the temperatures have been noticeably cooler, not just in the marsh itself but also in the built up areas around it. The dark, wet ground (especially in tidal marshes where the water gets replenished twice a day) create huge areas of evaporation which effectively act as giant air conditioners for the city, helping to counteract the urban heat island effect. This is in addition to all their other benefits; providing flood reduction, carbon sequestration, rich & diverse habitats for ecology, birds & wildlife & human enjoyment & beauty etc etc.

As our cities heat up, we desperately need to restore & create as many wetlands, ponds & marshes as possible, weaving these hard-working habitats into our urban fabric is not just a nice thing to have, but a necessity for both nature and human beings.

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@Dawnyprawnypie sounds like it was a great event! sorry FOLAR couldn't make this one

[Dr Dawn Pereira @Dawnyprawnypie]

#NewJerusalems Really enjoyed the Birmingham conference yesterday which was the culmination of this New Town archive project but also the chance to catch up with so many people and meet some new ones. Also an unexpected bonus -to see Kenneth Budd's JFK mosaic mural in the flesh.

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As landscape architecture Trimpley Reservoir is a success Book now 11 Sept https://t.co/RpqhWSlksR https://t.co/YDK8l4EzTb #HalMoggridgeSymposium

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2nd of 6 posts about 'Landscape Treatment of Reservoirs'. Hal Moggridge's masterclass in an aspect of professional practice: how to work with engineers
Book here -celebration of his 90th year on 11 Sept https://t.co/RpqhWSlSip https://t.co/c6qfHT8zgl #HalMoggridgeSymposium