TERRAIN WORK COOKING UP LANDSCAPE FOR TAYSTEE SITE IN HARLEM

Terrain Work is working with Janus Property Group and LevenBetts architects to create a new landscape for the old Taystee Bakery complex in Harlem, New York. The Taystee development will establish a new connection from 125th Street to West 126th Street to become one of the defining landscapes in the Manhattanville Factory District.

The Janus Property Company has built a reputation for creativity, integrity and success, becoming a leader in transforming New York’s obsolete buildings and underutilized land into newly active and lively neighborhoods. Taystee is key anchor development in Janus’ one million square foot master-planned vision for the Factory District that will be a delicious addition to the community. Terrain Work is delighted to collaborate with Janus and their design team on this transformative project for Harlem.

Terrain Work Celebrates Earth Day with 'Broadway Bouquet'

Terrain Work  unveiled 'Broadway Bouquet' on April 21, 2018 for the NYC Car Free Earth Day Event sponsored by the City of New York and NYC DOT.  'Broadway Bouquet' was a 40' feet long by 8' high temporary public art installation that was displayed at the intersection of Broadway and 24th Street in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. To see Photos and Video of 'Broadway Bouquet' Click Here.

The ‘Broadway Bouquet’ takes one of the most familiar and portable landscapes found on countless street corners in Manhattan and turns it into a larger than life experience, which is quintessentially New York.  The artwork captures the scale-bending qualities of the city while giving people a glimpse of how introducing plants and urban ecology in civic spaces can pique the imagination. 

The art installation was a featured piece of the NYC/DOT Car Free Earth Day event that closed thirty blocks of Broadway from Times Square to Union Square to vehicular traffic, creating a temporary pedestrian space for people to explore for the day.  A variety of environmental programming  were introduced by city agencies and nonprofit organizations along Broadway to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability and rethinking how we use our city streets.    To see our Interview about 'Broadway Bouquet' on Good Morning America Click Here.

Terrain Work Wins Public Art Commission To Be Featured on Broadway!

Terrain Work is excited to announce that we have won a public art commission through the City of New York and DOT!  On Saturday, April 21st from 9am to 3pm, "Broadway Bouquet" will be displayed on Broadway in the Flatiron district of New York as part of the Earth Day celebration.  The  artwork will be a featured piece in the NYC Car Free Earth Day festivities when Broadway is shut down to automobiles for the day.

"Broadway Bouquet" takes one of the most familiar and portable landscapes found on countless street corners in Manhattan and turns it into a larger than life experience, which is quintessentially New York.  The artwork captures the scale-bending qualities of the city while giving people a glimpse of how plants and urban ecology in new civic spaces can spark the imagination.  Learn more about 'Broadway Bouquet' here.

Vote For Terrain Work's Park Avenue Proposal: Text F005 to 502-219-3839

Terrain Work's design proposal "The New York Plant Circus" to re-imagine the future of Park Avenue in New York has been selected as a finalist for the Beyond the Centerline international design competition.  To vote for our design text: F005 to 502-219-3839 (one vote per phone number allowed).   Voting closes at 5 PM EST on Friday, March 9th.  You can learn more about the competition by visiting Beyond the Centerline.  To see our complete proposal for The New York Plant Circus click here. 

Terrain Work Selected As Finalist for Park Avenue Competition in NYC!

Terrain Work has been selected as a finalist for the Beyond the Centerline international design competition to re-imagine the future of Park Avenue in New York City.  Our entry "The New York Plant Circus" will be on public display at Park Avenue Plaza located at 55 East 52nd Street in Manhattan from March 5th-9th.  You can also see our design featured on CBS News and Archdaily, and read about the competition in the New York Times.   Public voting will be open from 8 AM EST on Monday, March 5th to 5 PM EST on Friday, March 9th.  More details to come on this project soon at www.terrainwork.com!

Hudson Commons Begins Construction!

Terrain Work is excited to announce that our project Hudson Commons at 441 9th Avenue in New York City has begun construction!  The project, in collaboration with COVE Property Group and KPF Architects, consists of 40,000 square feet of landscape that climbs up a commercial office tower.  Hudson Commons offers premier office space in the heart of Manhattan providing an innovative approach to work-space environments that encourages indoor to outdoor interactivity with a landscape that is designed for both work and relaxation.   To learn more about Hudson Commons click here or visit www.terrainwork.com.

School's in Session

Beginning today Theodore Hoerr will be teaching two courses in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design during the Spring term: Site, Ecology, and Design with Emily Vogler and Plants and Design with Adam Anderson.  Follow his updates on instagram and twitter during the semester.

Terrain Work Launches Website!

Terrain Work, a NYC based Landscape Architecture and Urban Design office founded by Theodore Hoerr, has officially launched its website today.  Come see our work at www.terrainwork.com