From Concept to Form in Landscape Design
One of the most difficult tasks for a designer is to translate concepts into specific and detailed organizations of space. From Concept to Form in Landscape Design, Second Edition provides vital, functional techniques that make the transformation easier and more effective. This perceptive resource examines both traditional and nontraditional methods of landscape design, providing the conceptual and philosophical foundations for ideas and their visual expression.\ The revised and expanded...
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One of the most difficult tasks for a designer is to translate concepts into specific and detailed organizations of space. From Concept to Form in Landscape Design, Second Edition provides vital, functional techniques that make the transformation easier and more effective. This perceptive resource examines both traditional and nontraditional methods of landscape design, providing the conceptual and philosophical foundations for ideas and their visual expression. The revised and expanded Second Edition includes: * A new chapter dealing with the creative thought process for generating ideas * Precise case studies showing sequential form evolution * Hundreds of detailed photographs to assist in visualizing various techniques * Inspiring images from nature for naturalistic form development * Atypical design examples as impetus for innovation * Accompanying web site with projects for classroom students and self-learners alike From Concept to Form in Landscape Design, Second Edition presents the landscape transformation process in a highly visual manner, creating both a vivid learning experience for students and a useful toolbox for working designers. Replete with compelling, valuable, and accessible insights for designing outdoor spaces, Reid's book is an ideal blend of inspiration and application.
Preface1The Concept1General Philosophical Concepts1Specific Functional Concepts52Form Development12Basic Elements of Design12Geometric Form151The 90[degree] Rectangular Theme152Angular Themes183Circular Themes27Naturalistic Form451The Meander482The Free Ellipse and Scallops563The Free Spiral614The Irregular Polygon655The Organic Edge706Clustering and Fragmentation74Integration of Form783Principles of Organization82Unity82Harmony84Interest86Simplicity88Emphasis - dominance88Balance91Scale and proportion93Sequence944Case Studies955Beyond the Rules: Anomalous and Provocative Design134Acute Angle Forms135Counter Forms137Deconstruction139Social and Political Landscapes142Eccentric Landscapes143Landscapes of Distortion and Illusion145Appendix: Guide Patterns and Geometric Construction Methods149Index161
