Exploring the Legacy of Modernism in Landscape Architecture

Ford Foundation Atrium / Dan Kiley. Image © Barrett Doherty courtesy The Cultural Landscape FoundationModernist landscape architecture marked a radical shift from traditional garden designs, emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and a stronger connection between people and their environments. From the 1930s through the 1960s, this movement saw the emergence of visionary landscape architects who integrated form and function in ways that redefined outdoor spaces. Their designs responded to t