Description
Book SynopsisDrawing together case studies from all over Europe, this text explores the relationship between the overall idea of the landscape architecture for a site and the design of details.
Examining concept sketches and design development drawings in relation to the details of the design, the book offers a more profound understanding of decision making through all stages of the design process.
The book includes the study of the choice of materials and techniques of construction, and explores the cultural and symbolic significance of such choices, as well as questions of environmental sustainability.
With projects analyzed and evaluated here that have won international acclaim, or have been awarded national prizes, European Landscape Architecture is a core book in the study and understanding of the subject.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Denmark The Harbour Park, Islands Brygge, Copenhagen Ireland Smithfield, Dublin. GPO Plaza, O’Connell Street, Dublin France Bay of Somme Motorway Service Station, Normandy Germany Riem Landscape Park, Munich Hungary The Garden of Somogy, Bonnya. Erzsebet Square, Budapest Netherlands Quay on the River IJssel, Doesburg. Portland Neighbourhood Park, Albrandswaard Spain Jardi Botanic de Barcelona Sweden Daniaparken, Malmo United Kingdom The Blue Carpet, Laing Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. The Peace Garden, Sheffield
