From Concept to Form in Landscape Design

by Grant W. Reid

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:
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A new chapter dealing with the creative thought process for generating ideas
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Precise case studies showing sequential form evolution
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Hundreds of detailed photographs to assist in visualizing various techniques
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Inspiring images from nature for naturalistic form development
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Atypical design examples as impetus for innovation
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Accompanying web site with projects for classroom students and self-learners alike

From 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.

Genres: Landscape Architecture, Landscaping, Design, Architecture

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 3, 1993

Reviews

[Hadeer Jawad · Rating 5 out of 5]

* الكتاب مفيد لطلاب العمارة وما انصح به للخريجين

لكونه يتكلم عن بدائيات التصميم ويشرح كيفية اختيار الفكرة وابرازها كشكل وتحقيق مبادئ التصميم فيها ( الوحدة - التكرار - الترابط- المقياس- التناغم- المفاجأة- الارتباط - البساطة - التنوع - المركزية- الايقاع - التوازن)
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[E.T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

和《风景园林设计要素》配合看效果更佳。这个是大方向上的，《风景园林设计要素》是比较讲得较细。 读书笔记：http://www.douban.com/note/234976531/

[6285739474677 · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice for Landscape Arcitecture student

[Mostadam Eco-Design · Rating 5 out of 5]

simple, easy, illustrated and gives the basic tools for discovering this topic.