Overview of Landscape theories in Architecture
- 1. Landscape Theories in Architecture: An Overview This presentation explores three major landscape theories that have shaped the way we think about and design landscapes. We will examine their principles, case studies, and relevance to contemporary architectural practice. by rabia atif
- 2. The Picturesque Landscape Key Characteristics Asymmetrical compositions, variety, "roughness", focal points, contrasting textures, strategic placement of "ruins". Core Principles Intimate scale, integration with architecture, designed vistas.
- 3. Analysis of Picturesque Theory 1 Strengths Heightened sensory experience, appreciation of nature’s artistry, inspired design vocabularies. 2 Weaknesses Can be artificial, reliant on specific viewpoints, limited ecological consideration, potential for social exclusivity.
- 4. Picturesque Landscape Case Studies The Picturesque movement emerged from Romantic-era ideals of nature, drawing inspiration from English gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries. These gardens celebrated the "wild" and "natural," incorporating elements of asymmetry, diversity, and strategically placed focal points. Notable examples include: • Stourhead Gardens in Wiltshire, England • The Picturesque Landscape of Humphry Repton • The Garden at Stowe Landscape Gardens in Buckinghamshire, England
- 5. Stourhead Gardens: A Picturesque Masterpiece Stourhead Gardens, located in Wiltshire, England, is a prime example of the Picturesque landscape. Designed in the 18th century, the gardens showcase a harmonious blend of natural and man-made elements, incorporating rolling hills, winding paths, and strategically placed focal points.
- 6. Picturesque Landscape Case Studies Stourhead Garden, Wiltshire A classic example of the English landscape garden style with a picturesque lake and temples. Central Park, New York Features winding paths, rustic bridges, and naturalistic plantings in a picturesque manner.
- 7. Ecological Design Key Principles Sustainability, biodiversity, habitat creation, water management, minimal environmental impact, restoration of degraded landscapes. Core Principles Site analysis, understanding natural systems, passive design.
- 8. Ecological Design Case Studies Swales Park, Seattle A restored urban park showcasing ecological restoration and stormwater management. High Line, New York A repurposed elevated railway transformed into a green corridor with diverse plant life.
- 9. Analysis of Ecological Design Promotes biodiversity, restores ecosystems, reduces resource consumption. Addressing climate change, promoting urban ecology, creating resilient landscapes.
- 10. Landscape Urbanism 1 Key Principles Infrastructure as landscape, ecological processes integrated into urban fabric, flexible and adaptable designs, focus on public space and connectivity, systems thinking. 2 Core Principles Open space networks, green infrastructure, ecological corridors.
- 11. Analysis of Landscape Urbanism Strengths Promotes urban sustainability, enhances public space, integrates ecological systems into cities, offers flexible design strategies, fosters connectivity. Weaknesses Can be expensive and complex to implement, requires strong collaboration between different disciplines, potential for gentrification, challenges in addressing social equity.
- 12. Conclusion: Integrating Landscape Theories in Practice By understanding the principles, strengths, and weaknesses of these theories, you can develop a critical lens for analyzing existing landscapes and informing your own design decisions. Remember to consider how these theories can be applied in a hybrid fashion, addressing contemporary challenges like climate change and promoting social equity in your designs.