James Corner
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, FIELD OPERATIONS
Innovation:
Partnering public space with the people who use it.
Vision:
Corner’s knowledge of the landscape and how it’s used often has resulted in the design of a lively public space. At Field Operations, he leads all projects from strategic planning and concept design to construction.
Economics:
Field Operations was the project lead for the design of New York’s High Line. This highly visible project combined preservation and innovation to fashion an existing structure into a compelling recreational amenity.