Adriaan Geuze, Founding Partner of West 8, Elected to Prestigious American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows

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The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced the election of Adriaan Geuze, Founding Partner of West 8 as one of 40 ASLA Fellows in 2024. ASLA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Election to the ASLA Council of Fellows is among the highest honors the ASLA bestows on members and is based on works, leadership/management, knowledge and service and represent the most accomplished and admired leaders across the entire field of Landscape Architecture.

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“Landscape architecture makes the world a better place, and ASLA Fellows represent the most accomplished and admired leaders in the entire field,” said ASLA President SuLin Kotowicz, FASLA. “The professionals recognized in this year’s class of ASLA Fellows have made consistent and exceptional contributions to resilience and sustainability, stronger and more beautiful communities, and human health, safety, and welfare. Congratulations to the 2024 class of ASLA Fellows!”

“Naming a new class of distinguished ASLA fellows is a reminder of how much landscape architects do to make our communities more connected, more enjoyable, and more resilient,” said ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen. “We extend our warmest thanks to the new class of ASLA Fellows for their exemplary work and accomplishments.”

The breadth and diversity of Adriaan Geuze’s award-winning work spans nearly four decades, over 60 countries and has been transformative for urban communities worldwide. He has helped shift the idea of infrastructure from simplistic support for mechanical function and logistics to being a medium for people to live a richer, higher quality of life within the public domain. Under his direction, West 8’s projects and masterplans are recognized for their commitment to pragmatism, reaching the widest possible audience by maximizing spatial, budgetary, and material constraints.

More information and full list of 2024 ASLA Fellow-elects available: here.
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