EDSA (company)

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EDSA
TypePrivately held company
IndustryLandscape Architecture, Urban Planning
Founded1960; 61 years ago (1960)
FounderEdward Durell Stone, Jr.
HeadquartersFort Lauderdale, Florida
Number of employees
120
Websitewww.edsaplan.com

EDSA, Inc. (previously known as Edward Durell Stone, Jr., and Associates) is a planning, landscape architecture, and urban design firm founded in 1960.[1]

The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with offices in Orlando, Florida; Manhattan, New York; Baltimore, Maryland; and Shanghai, China.[1]

There are 120 employees who represent EDSA and come from a varied range of cultural and ethnic distinctiveness with origins from more than 25 different countries. In addition, their portfolio spans a global range of more than 500 projects in over 100 countries.[2] The firm has been referred to as one of the leading landscape architecture companies in the world.[3]

EDSA also considers itself a steward of the land, according to the website, and places sustainability at the forefront of its planning and design efforts.[4][5] EDSA services include: Master Planning (Site selection and site analysis, land use planning, feasibility studies, visioning workshops, development strategies, site-specific plans, design guidelines and entitlements), Landscape Architecture (Site design and theming, conceptual and schematic design, design development, hardscape and water features, planting design and construction period services), and Urban Design (Downtown planning, city revitalization and redevelopment, urban open space, transit-oriented design, public consensus building and vision plans).[1]

History[]

EDSA was founded in 1960 by American landscape architect Edward Durell Stone, Jr., who collaborated with his father, architect Edward Durell Stone, Sr. to found EDSA. Stone, Jr. died in 2009 and Douglas C. Smith, who joined the firm in 1987, now serves as president of the company.[6]

In the 1960s, EDSA became an instrumental player in the travel and tourism industries, leading resort and recreation assignments primarily in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Southeastern United States. During this time, EDSA adopted an environmentally-based design philosophy, which was a relatively obscure notion that takes inspiration from each project's local heritage. A village center form became the framework for housing, amenities, and commerce in order to conserve resources and foster social diversity. This approach became a hallmark of EDSA resorts and communities.[7]

In 1971, EDSA began to receive national recognition when Stone, Jr. was appointed to the Commission of Fine Arts in Washington, D.C. by President Richard Nixon. He served in the position for 12 years.[8] Simultaneously, EDSA's reach was growing on an international level as the firm expanded within the global marketplace.[9] Assignments in the Middle East, Europe, and South America further imbedded the values of sensitivity to local cultures and the importance of collaboration with local professionals.

EDSA broadened its urban design practice with two influential public commissions that reinvigorated Fort Lauderdale's neglected urban waterfronts: The Fort Lauderdale Beach Revitalization in 1986 and Riverwalk Linear Park which was completed in 1994.[3][10]

In the 1990s, EDSA embarked on planning for several academic institutions including the College of Staten Island and Nova Southeastern University as well as cultural venues like the Florida Nature Cultural Center. A branch office in Orlando began to thrive with several assignments for the Disney Corporation and the new Orlando International Airport.[11] In 1994, Joseph Lalli became President of EDSA.[12] Under his leadership, EDSA Orient became the first joint venture landscape architectural office in Beijing, China. He took the role of Chairman from 2012 until 2014, when he died. Currently, J. Robert Behling holds the role of Chairman.

Offices[]

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida (headquarters[13])
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • New York, New York
  • Shanghai, China

Notable projects[]

Corporate structure[]

EDSA, Inc. is a privately held company. As of 2012, the firm Is headed by Douglas C. Smith, who is the president of the company[28] and a principal of one of the 13 design studios.

Awards[]

EDSA has received over 300 industry awards honoring their projects and innovation, some of which include:[29]

  • 2018 American Society of Landscape Architects/Florida Chapter[30]
  • 2017 American Society of Landscape Architects/Florida Chapter[31]
  • 2014 American Society of Landscape Architects/Florida Chapter[32]
    • Awards of Merit in Planning and Analysis: Andaman Moganshan in Moganshan, Zhejiang Providence, China; Uptown Cairo – Levana Village in Cairo, Egypt
    • Award of Honor in Planning and Analysis: Xishuangbanna in Yunnan, China

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c http://www.edsaplan.com/files/media-download/press_room/edsa-edsa-fact-sheet-2145.pdf
  2. ^ "EDSA Landscape Architects - USA". e-architect. October 2013. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Morrissey, Siobhan. "Landscape architecture firm EDSA is grounded in urban design - Business Monday". MiamiHerald.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  4. ^ "Sustainability | EDSA". Edsaplan.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  5. ^ "EDSA Unveils New Global Projects Showcasing Sustainable Design | Robb Report - The Global Luxury Source". Robb Report. 2013-10-15. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  6. ^ Edward Durell Stone, Jr.
  7. ^ "About EDSA". Archived from the original on 2005-06-05.
  8. ^ "Edward Stone, Jr. | The Cultural Landscape Foundation". Tclf.org. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  9. ^ "World Architecture News: EDSA expands into Asia with Shanghai office". Archive-com.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2014-04-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ "Linquist Appointed Principal At EDSA | Northstar Publishing". Northstarpubs.com. 2013-09-26. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  12. ^ "Article : Global Reach, Village Comfort; Profile: Joseph Lalli, FASLA, President and Managing Principal of EDSA". LandscapeOnline.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  13. ^ "EDSA - Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design". EDSA website. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  14. ^ Hainan
  15. ^ "Ottawa bridge wins American shotcrete award". 16 May 2012.
  16. ^ "ASLA 2010 Professional Awards | Crosswaters Ecolodge".
  17. ^ https://www.landmarkstudios.co.za/portfolio/bluewaters-island/
  18. ^ "Dubai Opera Garden Green Roof & Vegetated Terraces".
  19. ^ "Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan | City of Fort Lauderdale, FL".
  20. ^ "Four Seasons Bahrain Bay by EDSA". 19 February 2014.
  21. ^ "Four Seasons Resort Orlando | EDSA".
  22. ^ "Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco".
  23. ^ "EDSA Design Matters 2017 | Issue 6".
  24. ^ https://serenadelmar.com.co/en/city-to-grow-into/
  25. ^ "AP Valletta - Landscape Award for Valletta Waterfront".
  26. ^ http://funnyirishsayings.com/check-in-vinhomes-central-park-riverside-park-with-many-beautiful-virtual-life/?doing_wp_cron=1534519147.1849009990692138671875
  27. ^ "Landscape Architect".
  28. ^ "EDSA Leadership Page". EDSA.
  29. ^ "EDSA Honored With The ASLA Landscape Architecture Firm Award". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  30. ^ "FL ASLA 2018 Awards". 23 July 2018.
  31. ^ https://www.flasla.org/page/2017winners
  32. ^ https://www.flasla.org/page/Copyof2013winners
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