We were tasked in lectures to find a rendering style we aspire to have. Mine are shown below.
I think they are quite simple and use basic skills. But this is what I like- you have to really hone in communicating the key idea of the drawing otherwise the render would be useless. Aspiring to have this rendering style, I hope, will help me to be more concise with my sketches.
The curved topiary attracted me to this project, this is in fact Jacques own private garden. The organic form spreading right across the walk way feels almost like its following you. It's friendly and welcoming yet mysterious.
Ningbo Eastern Town Ecological Corridor
I selected this piece because of the concept of a "sponge city" one that strengthens ecological structure and drainage. I found it inspiring to see, as many landscape architects talk of issues and we see great concern for our environment but in my opinion there is not enough speed in implementing innovative ideas or technologies that directly respond to these issues. However a sponge city does, and this is being evidently implemented specifically in East Asia. Alongside this, the colours and types of planting create a calming atmosphere- an oasis in such a densely packed city. The fact that it is being applied in a city is also inspiring as it tackles the issues head on, with pollution and provides an applicable framework to other urban areas with similar issues. Furthermore, the use of boardwalks and pavilions means that it adds value to society in regards to wellbeing and experience. This project is so multi functional that it makes me feel excited for the future of Landscape Architecture!
A new design theory I learned was understanding the connotations of different colours, learning complimentary colours and beginning to think about this in accordance to hard materials and the application to planting.
I gave this collage another go to establish a clearer foreground, middle and background to create a more framed view of an imagined place.
Google Headquarters, Kings Cross
I chose this project because I believe the practices' approach to this specific project can be deemed as influential to other corporate companies. For instance, Google is a multi-billionaire high tech company that will be looked up to and long standing for generations to come. The landscaping on this building will add to the demeanor of this company and stand long for decades to come. The use of a rooftop garden suggests forward thinking and a softer environmental touch from such a large company. I think it is very clever the way Gillespies has approached this project, not only does this assist in the reputation of the company but also the health of the employees for instance a biophilic surrounding and greenery that will benefit their work efficiency.
This is a new technique I learned- to collage for better understanding of colour palettes and textures. This was effective in teaching me the combinations and contrasts of different plants. I struggled to create a forefront and background but I learned that homogenous species and colours can often seem a bit dull- ironically.
This is a quick and easy method to test out planting combinations.
Accordia, Cambridge Housing Design
I have chosen this project because their concept of 'Living in the Garden' is evident through this finished project.
The use of sporadic planting and hardy, evergreen vegetation looks like it is a 365 day garden that will live aesthetically through the seasons. The density of planting makes it look as if the housing scheme was implemented after this garden was made which I think is applaudable for a housing scheme since it can be difficult to achieve this effect without it appearing commercialised. Additionally, it is clear this has created a community as the back to back gardens create one singular narrow path down the estate it can be seen how residents are forced to integrate and socialise through the clever use of planting and design.
Overall, it is a successful and precedent example for future housing schemes that should be acknowledged as it represents biophilia, community and overall inclusion as a whole landscape.
I have chosen their project in AbuDhabi, United Arab Emirates- WarnerBros.World TM. This is because I don't think it is an entirely successful project. I understand that they are mainly an engineering company and landscape Architecture is an almost sub-layer but from looking at the project n the outside there is a severe lack of vegetation.
The building itself is very much suited to its associated company and function with extreme graphic relevance on the frontage and symbol used on the entry. I believe this could be enhanced through vegetation and a variety of species. Instead there are linear trees with lawn and planters which add contrast to the building. With the crowd of attraction I think this project has more potential with landscape architecture than it initially suggests.
This French landscape architect has such a creative outlook onto representation of landscapes.
I chose this famous piece of his work "Model for the Garden Rooms of the Mueseumpark Rotterdam 1992" because I find it encouraging me to explore landscapes in unconventional ways. It is not necessarily his design but his method and process to producing the design that this piece shows.
The colours in the collage suggest aggression to which I think is used in the exploitation between culture and nature rather than a merge. Additionally, the planting chosen contrasts with these aggressive hard piece of landscape as they form a subtlety and comfort for this landscape.
Overall, I think his collages are very clever and convey the landscape as well as emotions within it that he wishes to express in this environment.
I have chosen Square Dorchester Nord- Montreal, Canada because I believe this piece represents his playful outlook onto the landscape which I hold an importance to. To remember the reason we have entered this profession. The primary colours, enhanced by the season of Spring make the landscape pop and look like a happy green pocket despite the strip of vehicular access running through the middle of the site.
Since learning about British standards I feel nervous to suggest structures that are not quotidian but Cormier shows us infrastructure can be bent at our own will and still fit these regulations. This is what his piece represents and why I have chosen it. The site seems to fit in multiple functions which could all quite easily be screened off with vegetation and treated as their own zones, instead Cormier has created a 'blended landscape' where all of these zones look connected in spite of their differing functions.
Dan Kiley was an American Landscape Architect who used modern architecture as a focal point of his designs.
One aspect I have found is that I did not understand his work until I read the name of the place and location, his work needs context. But I praise this as it means his designs really understand the landscape and surrounding area.
On reflection I struggled with this part of the assignment as I could not visualise how the materials would look together across the site. D...
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