From Concept to Form in Landscape Design

Name: From Concept to Form in Landscape Design
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ISBN: 9780470112311

ISBN-10: 047011231X

ISBN-13: 9780470112311

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Grant W. Reid

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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…

Book details

List price: $69.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/29/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 8.60" wide x 11.05" long x 0.45" tall
Weight: 1.650
Language: English



Preface


Credits



The Concept


Creativity


Philosophical Concepts


Functional Concepts



Geometric Form Development


The 90% Rectangular Theme


The 135% Octagonal Theme


The 120% Hexagonal Theme


Circles on Circles


Concentric Circles and Radii


Arcs and Tangents


Circle Segments


The Ellipse


The Spiral



Naturalistic Form Development


Design Approaches


The Meander


The Free Ellipse and Scallops


The Free Spiral


The Irregular Polygon


The Organic Edge


Clustering and Fragmentation


Fractal Geometry



Principles of Design


Basic Elements of Design


Organizing Principles


Integration of Form



Beyond the Rules: Anomalous and Provocative Design


Acute Angle Forms


Counter Forms


Deconstruction


Social and Political Landscapes


Eccentric Landscapes


Landscapes of Distortion and Illusion



Case Studies



Silver Arch Sculpture Garden



Courtyard of Circles



Corner Lot Garden



Pools of Pleasure



Tsukubai Dialogue



Canopied Retreat



Platform Connections


Appendix


Guide Patterns


Geometric Construction Methods


References


Index