Archive for category Landscape
Dutch Gardens | Imitation of French Gardens
Development of Gardens
Development of Gardens began with the evolution of Egyptian Style followed by Persian Gardens which brought about a revolution in the field of Landscape Architecture…
Renaissance Gardens
Every Gardening Style that evolved after Persian Gardens was an imitation of the previous style and then gradually disappeared in a few years. The phase of the evolution of various gardening styles is termed as “Modern Garden Architecture“.
In this article, we are going to discuss the Evolution of Dutch Gardening Style…
Dutch Gardening Style also disappeared unlike the Italian Garden Style, French Style, Japanese Style, Chinese Style, Islamic and English styles.
As dedicated florists, the Dutch imitated French Gardening Style. Dutch Gardens are distinguished by its dense atmosphere and efficient use of space. The gardens where the tulips plantations are dense are also termed as Dutch Gardens.
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Japanese Gardens | Modern Garden Architecture
Japanese Gardening Style also created an impact on Modern Garden Architecture. All of us know that Japanese people are known for their perfection.
In this article, we are going to discuss the evolution of Japanese Gardens and also study the reasons for which they are renowned as “Perfectionists”….
Japanese Gardening Style - Rock Gardens, Fountains and Bridge
Japanese Gardens evolved under the influence of distinctive Chinese Gardening Style…. These gardens were developed wherever there was a need for a landmark. For instance, Historical Landmarks such as Buddhist Temples, Shrines and castles.
Later on, Japaneses gardening Style was also employed for making Private Gardens in residences, city Parks or any free space around the residential and commercial complexes that could be used as a garden. They used various landscape elements and developed their typical gardening style.
Japanese not only created Green Gardens but they also designed “Dry Gardens” which are also “Rock Gardens”. The tradition of the Tea Masters Japanese gardens of quite another style, evoking rural simplicity.
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Sculptures and Water bodies | Elements of Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture is an art of shaping the surroundings… The word “Landscape” itself conveys the message. Land – scape, that is shaping and designing a piece of land with various elements of Landscape.
Trevi Fountain in Rome
The Evolution of Modern Garden Architecture brought about a revolution in the concept of Landscape Architecture.
Great importance has always been given by our ancestors if we look at our past history. Importance of Landscape Architecture is seen in the design of Modern Gardens that developed in the 18th century after the boom of Industrial Revolution.
Modern Gardens such Chinese Gardens, Italian Gardens, Persian Gardens, French Gardens, Japanese Gardens, Dutch Gardens and the most Legendary one – The English Gardens gave a boost to the art of Landscaping…
In this article, we are going to discuss various elements of Landscape and study “Sculptures and Water Bodies” in Landscape Architecture in detail.
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Rock Gardens and Street Furniture | Elements of Landscape Architecture
As we have already discussed the “What Landscape Architecture is?” and the “Importance of Landscape Architecture“, we will directly move on to our main topic of discussion on the Elements of Landscape Architecture….
In this article, we are going to list out various landscape elements and discuss Rock Gardens and Street Furniture in detail.
Chandigarh's Rock Garden
Here are some of the elements of Landscape Design:
Natural Elements
Artificial Elements
- Pavements
- Sculptures and Water Bodies
- Planting
- Fences, Drainage and Lighting
- Rock Gardens and Street Furniture
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Chinese Gardens | Revolutionary Gardening Style
Chinese Gardens were one of its kind. China is the first country to European garden tradition started with the Egyptian’s systematic reclamation of the desert and a limited flora decimated by the ice ages. Development of the Chinese Garden Concept gave a boost to the Modern Garden Architecture. Hence it was considered as a Revolutionary Gardening Style…!!
Chinese Gardens at Pagoda Yunyan Ta
On the other hand, China in 2000 BC had abundant flora and a landscape of unimaginable beauty, fertility and variety. The gardener’s contribution was only to order and emphasise. Buildings, bridges, steps and gateways turned wooded lakes into gardens without planting.
The hunting parks of emperors were simply enclosed landscapes. Later a sophisticated nobility looked for more extravagant ideas. The Han Dynasty, contemporary to Roman Empire, unified China.
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Fences, Drainage and Lighting | Elements of Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture is an art of shaping and beautifying the surroundings of a building… Beautifying the surroundings of the building enhanced the aesthetics of the building too. Importance of Landscape Architecture is more pronounced in the the European Architecture…
Landscaped Garden in Chandigarh
A beautifully designed building should also have a beautiful, pleasant and lively surroundings.
Use of various Landscape elements in a proper and systematic way helps develop beautiful and amazing surroundings…
Initially, Landscaping only consisted of huge lawns with a few tall and broad trees. After the development of Modern Gardens, the concept of Landscaping was adopted at residential and commercial levels also.
Modern Gardens such as Persian Gardens, Italian Gardens, French Gardens, Japanese Gardens and the Legendary Master of all “English Gardens” brought new changes in the concept of Landscaping…
In this article, we are going to discuss various Landscape Elements and figure out their importance…
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Art of Planting | Elements of Landscape Architecture
If we design a building that is aesthetically appealing and also decorate it beautifully from inside, yet if its surrounding outside area is unclean and disorganized, then the impact of the pleasing appearance of the building will considerably reduce. A beautifully designed building should also have a beautiful, pleasant and lively surroundings…
Landscape Design - Emphasis on Symmetry
This art of decorating and designing the surroundings with various different natural and artificial elements is called Landscape Architecture.
As mentioned in the previous article,
Landscaping is an art of planning the drives, walks, lawns, shrubs, gardens, flower-beds etc. so as to form a beautiful setting for a building. The main purpose of landscaping is to create a joyful environment round the building and give the occupants a healthy breath, good appearance and natural beauty.
In this article, we are going to list out various elements of Landscape and discuss “Planting” in the design of Landscape Architecture.
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