James Corner Field Operations was recently awarded the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum’s 2010 National Design Award for Landscape Architecture. The Landscape Architecture Award is given to an individual or firm that has delivered exceptional pieces of work in urban planning or park and garden design. Winners are admired for their continued excellence in embodying great levels of creativity and originality while attempting to solve problems that will enhance overall lifestyle.

Miami Science Museum (MiaSci) is proud to partner with Field Operations, and is on track to showcase a unique combination of traditional architecture and scientific design. MiaSci and the Miami Art Museum (MAM) have jointly appointed Field Operations to design the shared plaza between the Museums. The Plaza will serve as a centerpiece with lushly planted public gardens that overlook Biscayne Bay and the Park.

“We are delighted to be recognized with the prestigious 2010 National Design Award, and are very excited about working with both MiaSci and the Miami Art Museum to design a world-class public space and garden,” said James Corner, Principal, Field Operations. “The site is spectacular, and the adjacency of these two amazing buildings sets up a unique opportunity for Miami to enjoy a new and extraordinary social nexus.”

Field Operations is a New York based firm leading in innovative landscape-architecture and urban-design practice. Spearheaded by James Corner, the firm has consistently delivered strong pieces of contemporary work to clients across the globe. Among Field Operations’ most recognized pieces are the High Line in New York City, the pools and gardens of City Center in Las Vegas, Fresh Kills Park on Staten Island and soon, Museum Plaza in Downtown Miami.