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Informationen zum Autor Grant W. Reid , FASLA, has a master's degree in landscape architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a licensed landscape architect in the state of Kansas, principal of Grant Reid Designs, and a retired professor of landscape architecture at Colorado State University. In 2005, he received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Associated Landscape Contractors of America Educational Foundation. Klappentext 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 alikeFrom 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface vii Credits ix Chapter 1 The Concept 1 Creativity 1 Philosophical Concepts 5 Functional Concepts 11 Chapter 2 Geometric Form Development 17 The 90°/ Rectangular Theme 18 The 135°/ Octagonal Theme 21 The 120°/ Hexagonal Theme 24 Circles on Circles 30 Concentric Circles and Radii 35 Arcs and Tangents 37 Circle Segments 41 The Ellipse 43 The Spiral 45 Chapter 3 Naturalistic Form Development 48 Design Approaches 48 The Meander 49 The Free Ellipse and Scallops 57 The Free Spiral 62 The Irregular Polygon 66 The Organic Edge 71 Clustering and Fragmentation 75 Fractal Geometry 78 Chapter 4 Principles of Design 81 Basic Elements of Design 81 Organizing Principles 83 Integration of Form 96 Chapter 5 Beyond the Rules: Anomalous and Provocative Design 101 Acute Angle Forms 102 Counter Forms 104 Deconstruction 106 Social and Political Landscapes 109 Eccentric Landscapes 110 Landscapes of Distortion and Illusion 112 Chapter 6 Case Studies 116 Project 1. Silver Arch Sculpture Garden 117 Project 2. Courtyard of Circles 124 Project 3. Corner Lot Garden 129 Project 4. Pools of Pleasure 136 Project 5. Tsukubai Dialogue 143 Project 6. Canopied Retreat 148 Project 7. Platform Connections 155 Appendix 161 Guide Patterns 162 Geometric Construction Methods 169 References 175 Index 176 ...
