Book Review – The Shape of the Land: Topography & Landscape Architecture
By Erick VillagomezEditor: Marc Treib (ORO Editions, 2022) Transforming the natural environment is fundamental to our species. Since ancient times, humans have reshaped landscapes for a variety of purposes. Some, like the Newark Earthworks and recently discovered patterns hidden beneath the dense canopy of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest remain shrouded in mystery. Others have more practical reasons, ranging from the creation of agricultural terraces and irrigation systems to the design of gardens, parks, and... Read more