Passion city

In Reykjavik, a new office and commercial center boasts

islands of basalt and green, to echo Iceland's unique

topography; in Guangzhou, China, a television tower rises

above a beautiful park with a Ferris wheel, river promenade,

and plenty of room to sit and ponder nature; and a beautifully

landscaped retirement center in Berlin for Alzheimer's patients

encourages independence while assuring their safety. This

illustrated monograph details forty projects by ST raum a.,

whose goal is to provide "vital open spaces" in urban

environments. Divided by categoriesrelaxation, education,

work, residences, and public spaces, the projects in this book

are illustrated with photographs and plans, and accompanied

by short texts by the designers and clients. Also included is an

interview with renowned Dutch landscape architect Winy

Maas, who lends his perspective to the work of this young and

innovative team.