Eelco Hooftman
Founding Partner, GROSS.MAX
"Land/Scape/Architecture"
October 21, 2009
Books
Richardson, Tim.
Avant gardeners : 50 visionaries of the contemporary landscape / Tim Richardson ; with foreword by Martha Schwartz. New York, N.Y. : Thames & Hudson, 2008.
352 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans ; 24 cm.
Loeb Design: SB470 .R53 2008, SB472 .R53 2008
Gross. Max. / [editorial director, Uje Lee ; managing editor, JaeWon Lee ; project editor, Jun Choi].Seoul : C3 Publishing, 2007.
205 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Loeb Design: SB470.G76 G76 2007
Selected Articles 2004-2009
Landscape of extremes [Dead Sea, Jordan]. By: Hooftman, Eelco. In: Topos: the international review of landscape architecture & urban design, 2009, n.66, p. 39-45. Abstract: 'The regional plan for a75-kilometer stretch along the coastline of the Dead Sea in Jordan proposes sustainable development to harness the unique natural assets, tackle environmental and social issues and stimulate a sustainable economy.' GROSS.MAX and WSP of Britain contributed to the plan.
Don't raze, refurbish. By: Gregory, Rob. In: Architects' journal, 2008 Apr.10, v.227, n.14, p.34-43. Abstract: Developer Urban Splash and architect Union North's Three Towers scheme is a viable alternative to demolishing council flats. Landscape architect: Gross.Max.
Escape patch. By: Stathaki, Ella. In: Wallpaper, 2008 July, n.112, p.124-[127]. Abstract: 'Finding peace and quiet in the urban jungle doesn't mean sacrificing architectural merit or settling for a bland park. From a secluded sculpture project to a high-rise rooftop garden, we've found a host of public eye-openers that are satisfyingly out of the public eye.'
Livingstone's London. By: Woodman, Ellis. In: Topos: the international review of landscape architecture & urban design, 2007, n.58, p.38-47. Abstract: 'Mayor Ken Livingstone has already had considerable impact on London's built environment, but in coming years his policies are set to transform the city to an unprecedented degree.'
'Activating nature': the magic realism of contemporary landscape architecture in Europe. By: Bullivant, Lucy. In: Architectural design, 2007 Mar.-Apr., v.77, n.2, p.[76]-87. Abstract: The work of three young practices is examined: West 8, Gross.Max and Mosbach Paysagistes.
100 neue Plätze für London = 100 public spaces for London. By: Dean, Jamie. In: Garten & Landschaft, 2006 Oct., v.116, n.10, p.12-16. Abstract: The completion of five of the Mayor's 100 public spaces: Gillett Square by Whitelaw Turkington; Acton Town Square by East Architects; Brixton Central Square by Gross Max; Dagenham Heathway by Florian Beigel and Maccreanor and Lavington; Albert Dock Basin by West 8 and KCAP.
Die Royal Festival Hall Riverside Terrace = Reweaving the South Bank Centre. By: Holmes, Ruth. In: Garten & Landschaft, 2006 Oct., v.116, n.10, p.34-37. Abstract: Renovation project is led by architects Allies and Morrison and landscape architects Gross. Max, with Rick Mather master plan.
Potters Field Park [London, England]. By: Hooftman, Eelco. In: Topos: the international review of landscape architecture & urban design, 2006, n.55, p.87-89. (journal article) (English) Abstract: Scheduled to be completed in 2007. Landscape arechitects: GROSS.MAX.
Gross.Max.: landscape architecture and the complex nature of the public realm. By: Bullivant, Lucy. In: A & U: architecture & urbanism, 2006 May, n.5(428), p.115-119.
Sensational landscapes [GROSS.MAX.]. By: Shepheard, Paul. In: Topos: the international review of landscape architecture & urban design, 2006, n.57, p.96-97
Visual pleasures: Topos in conversation with GROSS.MAX. In: Topos: the international review of landscape architecture & urban design, 2006, n.57, p.98-[111].
Gross. Max., Edinburgh, UK. In: A & t, 2005 Spring, n.25, p.118-131.
Zorrotzaurre master plan [Bilbao, Spain]. By: Hooftman, Eelco. In: Topos: the international review of landscape architecture & urban design, 2005, n.51, p.32-37.
Der Bullring, Birmingham = The Bullring, Birmingham. By: Hooftman, Eelco. In: Topos: European landscape magazine, 2004 Mar., n.46, p. 69-73. Abstract: Focuses on the lighting of Birmingham's refurbished and expanded BullRing, originally built as a central shopping mall in the 1950s, but which became synonymous with urban blight by the 1980s. Masterplan by Benoy. Landscape design by Gross.Max. and lighting design by DPA, both of Edinburgh