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This spring semester the students in Prof. Ebru Özer’s Landscape Architecture Graduate Design 2 Studio have been studying the Commodore Trail, one of the earliest “designated” trails in the Miami-Dade County, but, perhaps, the least recognized and cared one. This highly utilized 5-mile-long multi-use pathway connects the Vizcaya, Coconut Grove, and the Edgewater [...]

Born in Nicaragua and raised in Miami, FL, Séfora Chavarria’s natural surroundings throughout her life consisted of tropical jungles and lush landscapes. She knew a career in landscape architecture would allow her to work with nature and create places where people can connect with the land through design. This was the exact path [...]

Written By: Melissa Cancio IMDB often rates Robert Zuckerman as the highest ranked photographer in the world. The man, the myth, the legend… If you have not heard of him already, Robert Zuckerman is someone who inspires individuals across America and beyond. From Miami to Hollywood, he has impacted people from all walks [...]

FIU Department of Landscape Architecture faculty member and Miami Beach Urban Studios researcher, Roberto Rovira, in partnership with Margi Glavovic of Glavovic Studio, debuted the new, renovated exterior of the Boca Raton Art Museum. Studio Rovira and Glavovic Studio were commissioned to undertake a $1.8 million renovation to generate a more visible and [...]

Written By: Melissa Cancio Carlos Fueyo embodies what it means to be a life-long learner, a well-established Creative Director and nominated as a Visual Effects Supervisor in the film industry, such as the Avengers, Independence Day, Super 8,and more. He started out at Florida International University (FIU) pursuing architecture. He had family members [...]

Amsterdam-based, non-profit foundation for photography, The Gallery Club, presents ‘The American Landscape – Miami Edition’ at the Alfred DuPont Building in Downtown, Miami during Art Basel 2018. The exhibition will feature five well-known contemporary photographers from the Netherlands: Iwan Baan, Charlotte Dumas, Marie-José Jongerius, Sem Langendijk and Bert Teunissen. All exhibiting artists have [...]

Each year a select group of landscape architects and students gather for a two-day design charrette named Xtreme LA. Xtreme LA provides participants a creative experience focused on a critical landscape planning and design challenges. This year, the design conference was held at FIU’s Miami Beach Urban Studios. The event was co-sponsored by [...]

Florida International University’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental + Urban Design attended the annual American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Expo and Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The conference was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 19th through the 22nd. Professor TJ Marston and students from the FIU ASLA Chapter represented [...]

Andrew Sykes is a Master’s Candidate in the Department of Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design. He currently serves as President of the FIU Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects. Below he describes his leadership experience at FIU and his initiatives for FIU ASLA. My road to Florida International University (FIU) began in Philadelphia, [...]

This past Saturday, October 6th the American Society of Landscape Architects Florida Chapter (ASLA Florida) and FIU alumni hosted Sketchwalk in Miami Beach, FL. The walk was organized by ASLA Miami Section Chair and FIU alumna, Daniela Romero. Sketchwalk is a sponsored social event that ASLA FL holds in order to promote the [...]