INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR 2026
Gardener and landscape architect:an in-depth and essential dialogue for developing high-quality projects in the long term
Teatro Sociale, Bergamo - 19 - 20 September
Via Bartolomeo Colleoni 4, Bergamo
Friday 19 september 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 20 septemer 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
How can cities be rethought to restore the balance between urban development, ecology and the sustainable management of the economy?
We will address the issue of urban rethinking to put nature and people back at the centre of the redevelopment of cities.
It will be investigated how to revise urbanisation guidelines, how to counter heat islands, how to restore drainage capacity to impermeable soils, with which criteria to develop the increase of urban greenery.
In summary, projects developed on various continents that have proved capable of integrating engineering approaches with an all-round ecological vision will be recounted.
Event translated into English and Italian*
*Simultaneous translation with professional interpreters
Single ticket for the two days cannot be sold separately.
Purchased tickets are not subject to refund.
PROTAGONISTS
Luciano Giubbilei
Luciano Giubbilei began his career in gardens when he moved from Siena, his birthplace, to London in 1994. Since 1997, he has gained international recognition, designing largescale landscape projects across Europe and the US, characterised by their strong architectural lines, restrained planting palettes and a commitment to creative partnerships with artists, architects and craftsmen. Most recently, Giubbilei transformed the 18th century Walled Garden at Raby Castle in the north of England.
James Hitchmough
James Hitchmough is an expert in planting design and professor emeritus at the University of Sheffield. His work explores the design of naturalistic plant compositions through the combined use of sowing and planting, with the aim of creating landscape systems of high aesthetic and ecological value. His research defines a structured method for designing and managing complex vegetation inspired by nature.
Artur Serra Costa
With a degree in Fine Arts from Barcelona University, Artur found in gardening a way to connect creativity with the living world. It was whilst working in the United Kingdom that he met Luciano Giubbilei, beginning a collaboration that eventually brought him to Mallorca. Today, Artur focuses on the care and evolution of The Field, a garden Luciano and Artur have created together. It’s a place where plants, insects, conversations and ideas are given space to flourish.
Charlie Harpur
Charlie Harpur initially trained as an architect before turning his attention to horticulture and landscape architecture. He gained experience at gardens such as the Chelsea Physic Garden and through the Kew Diploma, developing an approach that integrates design and ecology. His work focuses on the relationship between natural habitats and landscape design.