_SCAPE

Established in 2003, _SCAPE magazine is a regionally recognized publication produced by the American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN). Since its launch, _SCAPE has evolved to become a valuable publication made available to ASLA-MN members in print and to the general public through an electronic version. _SCAPE serves as the chapters’ primary tool for communicating the nature and value of landscape architecture to broader audiences such as affiliated professionals, municipal administrators, policy makers and educators.

Content is based on two primary objectives: 1) serving ASLA-MN members and, 2) promoting the landscape architecture profession through education and information. As a core element of the landscape architecture profession, design is a prominent focus of both the articles and essays and their graphical presentation. Vendor advertisements fund the publication. Standing features have included coverage of the ASLA-MN design awards, annual membership directory, and letter from the chapter president. Dynamic features include articles and essays addressing trends in the profession at-large and coverage of local developments and activities. Authors have also varied, and have included both practitioners and non-practitioners.

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2025 Issue I

A Note From the _SCAPE Editor

In April of 2025, ASLA-MN’s 58th Annual Awards Gala was held, which provided an opportunity for landscape architecture professionals and students to celebrate with their coworkers, reunite with longtime friends and classmates, network with peers, and recognize the amazing talent we have right here in Minnesota. A number of unique projects from a broad range of firms and locations across Minnesota were recognized.

Professional awards in the categories of General Design, Planning and Urban Design, Residential Design, Research, and Small Budget Big Impact were presented to winning firms; student academic and design awards, service and recognition awards, and WxLA awards were also presented to individuals. Although there were no professional awards given for the categories of Communications and Unbuilt Works this year, there were many top-notch award submissions that the Potomac ASLA Chapter helped jury. Each award winner is recognized for their excellence in design as well as service to the landscape architecture professions.

It was a night full of fun! Congratulations to all of our 2025 award winners! A special thanks goes out to those who attended, sponsored, or assisted with the development of the 2025 Awards Gala. We couldn’t have done it without your endless help and support.

All my best,

Aus Perez

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