LEGOLAND® Florida Green Initiatives in Building
19/10/11 13:43 Filed in: News
When designing the future of LEGOLAND® Florida theme park in Winter Haven,Florida, Morris Architects | MorrisTerra kept the history of the former Cypress Gardens location in mind. Below are a series of photographs that paint the picture of this amazing transformation.
2011 ASLA Florida Awards
12/06/11 18:26
We are most pleased to announce that an MorrisTerra has won 2 design awards from the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for 2011. An Award of Honor has been bestowed upon both Thornton Park Central (our office is part of this development) and Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
The Florida Chapter will celebrate all award winning firms and students during its Annual Conference being held at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. The Annual Design Awards Gala is scheduled for 6:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2011 and attendance is open to all conference registrants and the general public.
The Florida Chapter will celebrate all award winning firms and students during its Annual Conference being held at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. The Annual Design Awards Gala is scheduled for 6:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2011 and attendance is open to all conference registrants and the general public.
LEGOLAND® FLORIDA Facebook page
14/01/11 09:31 Filed in: Recognition | Awards
If you are a fan of Facebook and are interested in developments at LEGOLAND® FLORIDA, they have created a page that you can Like and then follow along. Construction photos, discounts, ticket information and project updates are part of the page.
MorrisTerra lands Legoland
03/09/10 08:28 Filed in: News
Things are looking good at MorrisTerra these days. We were just awarded two exciting jobs, one for the most famous theme park company (which has to remain nameless), and LEGOLAND® Florida. LEGOLAND® Florida will be the biggest LEGOLAND® Park ever at opening and will offer a unique mix of more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including spectacular LEGO® models and other interactive elements for the whole family to enjoy together. Following a rigorous search, LEGOLAND Florida has chosen PCL Construction Services, Inc. (PCL) as the builders for Florida’s newest family theme park teamed with Morris Architects, and with MorrisTerra and ValleyCrest Design partnering on the Landscape Architecture for the world famous Cypress Gardens site. LEGOLAND Florida opens in fall 2011 and will be a 145-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, LEGOLAND is geared towards family fun.
McCurdy Fellow Press Release
27/07/10 13:27 Filed in: Publications | Awards
Morris Terra is proud to announce that Todd Marshall McCurdy, Principal, and Director of Landscape Architecture and Planning at Morris Architects | Morris Terra, has been selected for induction into the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) distinguished Council of Fellows. Fellowship is among the highest honors ASLA may bestow and recognizes the significant contributions Mr. McCurdy has made to the profession and the public through his exceptional accomplishments in planning and design demonstrating a mastery of the art, stewardship and the social responsibility of landscape architecture, with significant impact on the public and the profession.
The 2010 ASLA Council of Fellows investiture ceremony will be held on Sunday evening, September 12, in Washington, D.C. Following the investiture ceremony, the new Fellows may use the suffix “FASLA” to denote this high honor.
About Mr. McCurdy
Todd McCurdy was nominated in the Works Category by the Florida Chapter for his dedication to the art and craft of landscape architecture. He is inspired to preserve and integrate elements of local culture into his designs as he translates those stories into creative and responsible design solutions. By working closely with the client and community members, he takes the time to understand each project's goals and challenges so that his landscapes educate, generate revenue, and protect our natural resources. His is a landscape architecture that improves as well as beautifies the lives of people who experience his work. Mr. McCurdy has focused this passion in locations as diverse as Saudi Arabia, China, Vietnam, and the Americas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in landscape architecture from The Ohio State University.
ABOUT MORRIS
Established in 1938, Morris Architects is a 150-person multi-disciplinary practice with offices in Orlando, Houston, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Hong Kong. The firm provides architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and planning services to a diverse national and international client base. More information can be found at www.morrisarchitects.com & www.morristerra.com
The 2010 ASLA Council of Fellows investiture ceremony will be held on Sunday evening, September 12, in Washington, D.C. Following the investiture ceremony, the new Fellows may use the suffix “FASLA” to denote this high honor.
About Mr. McCurdy
Todd McCurdy was nominated in the Works Category by the Florida Chapter for his dedication to the art and craft of landscape architecture. He is inspired to preserve and integrate elements of local culture into his designs as he translates those stories into creative and responsible design solutions. By working closely with the client and community members, he takes the time to understand each project's goals and challenges so that his landscapes educate, generate revenue, and protect our natural resources. His is a landscape architecture that improves as well as beautifies the lives of people who experience his work. Mr. McCurdy has focused this passion in locations as diverse as Saudi Arabia, China, Vietnam, and the Americas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in landscape architecture from The Ohio State University.
ABOUT MORRIS
Established in 1938, Morris Architects is a 150-person multi-disciplinary practice with offices in Orlando, Houston, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Hong Kong. The firm provides architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and planning services to a diverse national and international client base. More information can be found at www.morrisarchitects.com & www.morristerra.com