Transformation: A Design Showcase in Rapid Images, features the work of landscape designers who have rejuvenated abandoned and tired spaces into places which inspire hope and delight. Presentations by contributing artists and contractors show the many layers, skills, and creative inspirations that go into making a truly memorable landscape.

Designers’ presentations will be in a Photo Flash format: Each presenter gets 10 slides and 20 seconds per slide to tell their story. The event takes place at Lexington Depot, home of the Lexington Historical Society, 1332 Massachusetts Avenue (Depot Square), Lexington, Massachusetts, on Friday, November 15, from 6 – 8.

So many stories to tell “Quickly”: From empty lot to happy dog park in Dorchester; from post-construction high school devastation to award winning campus in Lexington; from inner-city Boston grunge to fabulous neighborhood oasis; from tired turf to soothing garden for mourning kids in Arlington.

How do designers envision and create these miraculous transformations? Come find out, see the stories, mingle with designers, sip, munch.

Transformation: Through the Eyes of a Designer is a benefit event. All proceeds are used for the improvement of community parks and gardens. COGdesign, a Waltham-based non-profit, works exclusively with under-resourced organizations or in underserved neighborhoods. For further information, please visit the COGdesign web site (link below).

Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and includes appetizers. Specialty beer and wine available.

Register on www.cogdesign.org or mail your check to: Transformation/COGdesign, 14 Buxton Lane, Waltham, MA 02451.