Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture
LECTURE-01
INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
Introduction to Landscape Architecture

Role of Architect
Principles and Elements of Landscape
Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

LANDSCAPE
LANDSCAPE
A picture representing a section of natural, inland scenery, as of prairie, woodland,

mountain-------- and expanses of natural scenery seen by the eye in one view.”
- Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary

“LAND”MEANS BOTH A PLACE AND
THE PEOPLE LIVING THERE.
“SCAPE” MEANS “TO SHAPE”

Landscaping :-
 Is the developing of outdoor
spaces to provide various
amenities, privacy, Comfort,
beauty, and ease of
maintenance.
 It may involve: lawns, shrubs,
plants, and flower structures
such as seating pools, rocks,
gardens, trellises or pergolas
and paved surface.

 Landscaping – refer to any activity that
modifies the visible features of an area of
land, including nature, natural, human
element.
 Living Element- such as flora and fauna
or what is commonly referred to as
gardening.
 Natural elements- such as Landforms,
terrain shape and bodies of water.
 Human Elements- such as structure,
building, fences or other material objects
created and /or installed by human.
 Abstract element- such as the weather and
lighting Condition.

 Landscape Architect- is the design
of out door public area, landmarks,
and structures to achieve
environmental, Social behavioural,
or aesthetic outcomes.
 It involves the systematic
investigation of existing social,
ecological and geological
conditions and processes in the
landscape, and the design of
interventions that will produces the
desired outcomes.

The Scope of Landscape Architectural
profession includes-
1. Urban Design
2. Site Planning
3. Storm Water management
4. Town and Urban Planning
5. Environmental restoration
6. Parks and recreation planning and
provision.
7. Private estate and residence landscape.
8. Master planning and design.
9. All at varying scales of design, planning
and management.

Elements of Design
Design Elements create

moods or feeling of
the Observer:
1.Form- Geometric shape
or combination of shapes

• Texture: Coarse or fine materials used.

• Examples. Size differences of
• leaves
• stones
• brick
• bark

• Line – Continuity of a
landscape….Flow of the
landscape
• Straight lines = direction
change
• Curved lines= relaxed
movement

• The five elements of landscape design include:

• • Color - It is important to use a complementing color scheme
throughout the yard.
• • Line - Linear patterns are used to direct physical movement and to
draw attention to areas in your garden.
• • Form - Form can be expressed through trees and shrubs of various
shapes and sizes which create natural patterns.
• • Texture - Plants with varying textures can add to the atmosphere of
your outdoor area.
• • Scale - Your outdoor design should balance the size of the buildings
it surrounds, while maintaining a comfortable environment for the
individuals who will use the area.

Principles of Design
• Balance: Even distribution of materials on opposite sides of a central
axis.
• Symmetric – both sides are identical (mirror image).
• Asymmetric – visual weight on opposite sides is the same, but
materials used and their placement may vary.
• Proximal/Distal – Same as asymmetric with depth in the field of
vision added.

Symmetrical Balance
• Mirror image
• Used more for formal
architecture
• Visual weight is
balanced

Asymmetrical Balance
• Visual weight is
balanced but not
mirror images
• Used more in
informal
architecture

Proximal / Distal:

Simplicity
• Should be soothing to the eye; not busy

• No competing objects
• Minimal plant variety
• No scalloped bed lines; gentle curves
• Repetition
• Mass Plantings

Repetition
Repeating shapes helps
maintain simplicity

Mass Plantings
• Large beds of one plant variety achieve simplicity

Focalization
• Visual importance
• One item appears to dominate
• Don’t have competing focal points
• Draws attention

Front Doors

Line
• What the eye follows

• Everything has a line
• Tree outlines
• Bed lines
• Patios & Decks
• Buildings
• Gradual changes of line are most appealing

Lines

Bed lines

Vertical Lines
• Vertical lines draw

attention
• Create a sense of
tension and
nervousness
• Tend to exaggerate

Horizontal Lines
• Horizontal lines create

a sense of warmth and
tranquility
• Do not draw attention

Sequencing
• Positioning objects according to size

• Small – medium – large
• Provide a smoother line for the eye to follow
• Provide views of all plants
• Help create horizontal lines

Scale & Proportion

• Large objects dwarf • Small objects create a
other objects feeling of warmth and
• Large objects tend to serenity
be overpowering and • Small objects enhance
cause uneasiness or exaggerate other
• Large objects used with objects
large structures create • Dwarfed plants should
proportion be used with smaller
landscapes

Sources -
1.Landscape Principles
Concepts & Applications
By Andy TenHuisen
June 2002
Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
2. http://www.slideshare.net/shaikhjalam/landscaping-architecture

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Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

A picture representing a section of natural, inland scenery, as of prairie, woodland,

- Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

“LAND”MEANS BOTH A PLACE AND

THE PEOPLE LIVING THERE.

“SCAPE” MEANS “TO SHAPE”

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Design Elements create

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

• Texture: Coarse or fine materials used.

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

• The five elements of landscape design include:

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

• Should be soothing to the eye; not busy

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

• Large beds of one plant variety achieve simplicity

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

• What the eye follows

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

• Vertical lines draw

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

• Horizontal lines create

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

• Positioning objects according to size

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Scale & Proportion

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

Lecture -01 Landscape Architecture B.Arch. Ar. Lenin

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