Kathryn Gustafson

• American landscape architect

• Born on 1951
• She is known for her ability to create sculptural forms, using earth, grass,
stone and water.
• Gustafson’s work is predominantly civic, institutional, and corporate,
including parks, gardens and community spaces.
• Her award-winning projects include Westergasfabriek Culture Park in 
Amsterdam, Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain in London, Bay
East and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

Notable works:
• Landscaping for Shell Petroleum Headquarters, 1992
• Lurie Garden, Chicago, 2004
• Diana Memorial Fountain, London, 2004
• Washington Canal Park, Washington, D.C.
• Garden of Forgiveness
Francine Houben
• Dutch architect
• Born on July 2, 1955
• Founding partner and creative director of Mecanoo architecten
• Includes projects such as universities, libraries, theatres, residential areas,
museums and hotels.
• Houben combines the disciplines of architecture, urban planning and 
landscape architecture.
• Houben focuses on designing wholesome buildings that cover a large variety of
project programs.
Selected awards:
• 2001 Honorary Fellowship, Royal Institute of British Architects
• 2007 Honorary Fellowship, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
• 2007 Honorary Fellowship, American Institute of Architects
• 2008 Veuve Cliquot Business Women of the Year award
• 2014 Woman Architect of the Year, Architects' Journal
Selected works:
• Westergasfabriek Terrain, Amsterdam (2001)
• TU Delft Library, Delft (1997)
• Masterplan Delft University of Technology (2002)
• Amphion Theatre, Doetinchem (2009)
• Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam (2015)
 OUTSIDE
A Market
B Pier
C Event Area
D Tennis Court
E Korfball Field
F Canal Promenade
G Petting Zoo
H Sculpture Garden
I Pond
J Playground

Fig : Masterplan of westergasfabreik

INSIDE
1 Boiler House 4 East Refinery 7 Transformer House
2 Dost meter Housing 5 Public Lighting 8 Ladder House
3 Machine Building 6 West Refinery 9 Gasometer