Recently AguaFina was requested by MetrRio, Brazil, to provide a presentation for landscape improvements in association with the expansion of the Metro Rio system, particularly Line 1a.  AguaFina is honored to have been one of three firms selected to provide a proposal.  In addition to the requested proposal, AguaFina is also providing recommendation for thematic improvements in other aspects of the MetroRio system. 

The theme for the 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show is "Passport to the World", and  the decision to participate in this years show was a natural choice for both AguaFina and the Phillidelphia Horticultural Society, the host for the show.   The show will be held Sunday, February 28, 2010 through Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  AguaFina will be featured in the "World Bazaar”, an area specially created for this year’s show which will showcase products from around the world.  Other areas of the show will include themed gardens highlighting various countries including Brazil, India, Australia and others. AguaFina will also be providing décor items from our collection to the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society for use in decorating the show.  We are delighted to participate in this years show and look forward to seeing many of our clients and friends there.    For further information, please contact our office at 248-738-0500.

One of our more challenging projects and one that we are quite proud of.  The lower landscape is comprised of a series of radiuses formed from Corten Steel intersecting a number of large stones while the overall garden mixes specimen plant material, water features, sculptural elements and unique material choices.  We have been very remiss in not updating our blog much sooner as work was progressing, but we promise to load many more images soon as we complete our work.  

Daryl Toby, principal of AguaFina recently attended the 46^th  IFLA World Congress.  Held in Rio de Janeiro from October 20^th -24^th, the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress focused on green infrastructure changes and sustainability issues within the landscape design and planning community.  The program also included visits to various locations such as the Rio Botanical Gardens and the studio of modernist landscape architect Roberto Burle Max (1909-1994).  “This was the first time in many years that I have returned to Brazil and it was a wonderful opportunity to meet so many dedicated and talented professionals in our field not only Brazil, but from around the world.  I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend and look forward to staying in contact with many of the people I met during the conference.”