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; Raleigh, North Carolina; New York, New York; Baltimore, Maryland; and Shanghai, China.[1] There are more than 150 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]

Services

EDSA's service offerings include:[6]

  • Visioning and Planning: Data Collection, Site Analysis, Opportunity and Feasibility Assessment, Blue Sky Visioning, Storyline Development, Master Plans, Land Use Plans, Regional Planning, Entitlements, Development Guidelines and Strategies.
  • Landscape Architecture: Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Planting Design, Construction / Tender Documents, Permitting, Zoning, Bidding Assistance, Cost Estimating and Construction Observation / Administration.
  • Urban Design: Consensus Building Efforts, Downtown Planning, Open Space Design, Pedestrian and Green Zone Development, Streetscape Improvements, Waterfront Revitalization and Historic / Community Preservation.

Offices

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Headquarters)[7]
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • New York, New York
  • Shanghai, China

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.[8]

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.[9]

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.[10] Simultaneously, EDSA's reach was growing on an international level as the firm expanded within the global marketplace.[11] 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][12]

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.[13] In 1994, Joseph Lalli became President of EDSA.[14] 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.

Notable Projects

Attractions + Entertainment

Campus + Healthcare

Commercial + Mixed-Use

Communities & Residential

Hospitality + Tourism

Parks + Public Realm

Legacy Projects

Corporate Structure

EDSA, Inc. is a privately held company. As of 2019, the firm is led by Chief Executive Officer, B. Scott LaMont.

Awards & Recognitions

EDSA has received over 300 industry awards honoring their projects and innovation, some of which include:[15]

References

  1. 1 2 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2014-04-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ↑ "EDSA Landscape Architects - USA". e-architect. October 2013. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  3. 1 2 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. ↑ "EDSA | Expertise | Services & Approach". EDSA. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  7. ↑ "Contact". EDSA. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  8. ↑ Edward Durell Stone, Jr.
  9. ↑ "About EDSA". Archived from the original on 2005-06-05.
  10. ↑ "Edward Stone, Jr. | The Cultural Landscape Foundation". Tclf.org. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  11. ↑ "World Architecture News: EDSA expands into Asia with Shanghai office". Archive-com.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  12. ↑ "The Death of Spring Break - Fort Lauderdale". Archived from the original on 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
  13. ↑ "Linquist Appointed Principal At EDSA | Northstar Publishing". Northstarpubs.com. 2013-09-26. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  14. ↑ "Article : Global Reach, Village Comfort; Profile: Joseph Lalli, FASLA, President and Managing Principal of EDSA". LandscapeOnline.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  15. ↑ "EDSA Honored With The ASLA Landscape Architecture Firm Award". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  16. ↑ "ASLA Florida - 2021 Design Award Recipients". aslaflorida.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  17. ↑ "ASLA Florida - 2021 Design Award Recipients". aslaflorida.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  18. ↑ "ASLA Florida - 2021 Design Award Recipients". aslaflorida.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  19. ↑ "ASLA Florida - 2021 Design Award Recipients". aslaflorida.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  20. ↑ "ASLA Florida - 2020 Design Award Recipients". www.aslaflorida.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  21. ↑ "ASLA Florida - 2020 Design Award Recipients". www.aslaflorida.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  22. ↑ "ASLA Florida - 2019 Design Award Recipients". aslaflorida.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  23. ↑ www.aquaticsintl.com https://www.aquaticsintl.com/awards/introducing-tidal-cove-waterpark-of-aventura-fla-a-2021-dream-design_o. Retrieved 2022-05-10. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  24. ↑ www.aquaticsintl.com https://www.aquaticsintl.com/awards/hyatt-regency-arubas-trankilo-pool-named-2021-dream-design_o. Retrieved 2022-05-10. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  25. ↑ "Social Media Awards in Landscape Architecture 2021 – Winners!". Land8. 2022-01-28. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  26. ↑ "Land8 Social Media Awards in Landscape Architecture 2020 – Winners!". Land8. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
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