Architects Who Design Landscapes Not Buildings

Weiss/Manfredi blurs the line between buildings and nature. They create structures that function as landscapes, transforming static architecture into living, breathing public parks.

This New York firm treats the ground as their primary material, often hiding architecture within the natural terrain. By merging infrastructure with lush greenery, their designs invite the public to walk over and through buildings that would otherwise feel isolated. Projects like the Olympic Sculpture Park prove that a museum can be a continuous outdoor park. Their approach shifts the focus from simply erecting walls to sculpting the environment itself.