More than 25 landscape architecture firms from across Texas and beyond will be on the Texas Tech campus next week to take part in the Department of Landscape Architecture WreckShop 2024. The two-day conference (Oct. 24-25) encompasses a series of networking, professional development and collaborative opportunities. This year’s theme is ‘Beyond the Horizon.’
“WreckShop offers a valuable opportunity not only for our award-winning students but also for our nationally acclaimed alumni and practitioners in the region,” said Leehu Loon, professor and chair of Tech’s, Department of Landscape Architecture. “It allows them to return to campus, connect with each other, and meet their future professional colleagues.”
He added that the event is a critical part of efforts to connect students with high-impact experiences that enrich their education and to prepare them for success on their internships and after graduation. Also, as a student-coordinated function, it helps student leaders take the spotlight in front of industry representatives while supporting their peers.
Thursday afternoon’s session (Oct. 24) features a lecture series led by Clayton Bruner, Associate Principal at SWA in Houston, and David Maida, Principal with GGN with Seattle in the Student Union Building’s Escondido Theater. Later that evening there will be a welcome reception, hosted by Anova, Hunter and USA Shade, at Miguel's Restaurant in Lubbock.
Friday’s program (Oct. 25) is highlighted by morning registration and breakfast, followed by a Firm Expo from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and a portfolio review from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Texas Tech Dairy Barn. The reviews provide students with an opportunity to showcase the work they are passionate about and demonstrate how their skills and experiences have evolved over time. Meanwhile, professionals will have the chance to offer constructive feedback, engage in meaningful discussions, and gain insight into the students' creative processes.
Tech's Department of Landscape Architecture is housed in the university’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The latest official enrollment numbers released this semester indicate the department is home to over 110 undergraduate and graduate students. The program specializes in semi-arid landscapes, while engaging design and planning issues critical to a sustainable, resilient, adaptable earth and its growing urban populations. Its professional B.L.A. and M.L.A. degrees are accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board.
Contact: Leehu Loon, Professor and Chair, Department of Landscape Architecture, Texas Tech University at (806) 834-5215 or Leehu.Loon@ttu.edu
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