"Rainforest Heliconia"
Photograph
March 3, 2017
Edition 1 of 1
16" x 24" (unframed)
20" x 28" (framed)

About the Piece

A wild Heliconia in the Amazon Rainforest in the State of Pará, Brazil, 2° south of the Equator. The artist was on-site conducting site analysis for an eco-tourism master plan and happened across this specimen on a rainy day in March 2017.

About the Artist

Todd McCurdy, FASLA, is vice president and director of landscape architecture and planning at MORRIS/Huitt-Zollars in Orlando, Florida. He has led the growth and success of the landscape architecture, planning, and urban design studio for more than 21 years. With more than 35 years of experience with place-making, his knowledge of tourism and sustainable design have allowed him to advise developers and government entities worldwide in the planning, development, and redevelopment of new destinations and major urban centers. Whether working on an exclusive enclave in the dunes of Arabia, an eco-tourism master plan in the Brazilian rainforest, an urban master plan where tourism is a key factor, or a theme park environment, McCurdy brings his body of knowledge of people and places, and the quality of guests' experiences, to bear on all types of projects.

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