Introduction to drawing

Topic :
Landscape architecture
Definition of Landscape

Landscape comprises the visible features of

an area of land, including the physical
elements of landforms such as (ice-capped)
mountains, hills, water bodies and living
elements of land cover.
Landscape Architecture

Landscape architecture is the design of

outdoor public areas, landmarks, and
structures to achieve environmental,
social-behavioral, or aesthetic outcomes.
Who is a landscape
architect?
 A practitioner in the profession of landscape
architecture
 Coordinate the arrangement of existing and
proposed land features and structures.
 Talk with clients, engineering personnel, and
architects about the overall program.
Definition Of Landscaping

• THE ART AND PRACTICE OF DESIGNING THE

OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT.
• LANDSCAPING IS BOTH SCIENCE AND ART, AND
REQUIRES GOOD OBSERVATION AND DESIGN
SKILLS.
Landscape design is a process of developing practical
and pleasing outdoor living space.

Form Includes the Three-Dimensional Mass.

 Horizontal and spreading
 Rounded forms
 Vase-shaped
 Weeping forms
 Pyramidal forms
Stages involved in developing
landscape design

1. Brief
2. Concept
3. Analysis
4. Synthesis
5. Detail development
6. Construction
Brief

 The initial description of the project

problem that defines parameters
within which designer will work.

 Itis represented initially to invite bids

for projects from design firms.
Concept

 Provideda framework for

understanding each site in the context
of a progression,providing cues for
design.
Analysis

 After inventoried the natural and built

features, begin to analyze what to
keep, what will remove, what needs to
be modified, and what will be added.
Synthesis

 Isthe process of bringing analysis and

ideas together to create design
solutions for the problems that are
posed by the brief.

 The design process supports this

synthesis by allowing numerous
possibilities to be tested.
Detail Development

 This is the stage where designs are

finalized and the measured drawings
are produced.
Construction

 Throughout this process, the landscape

architect remains in contact with the
design team and the contractors.
Types of Landscape Plans
Site Analysis
Shows all existing structures and features that impact the

landscape, e.g. the house, garage.

Bubble Plan

A simple drawing in which bubbles are used to

designate areas for specific purposes, e.g. dining

area, seating area.

Plot Plan
Overview of the entire landscape's features,

structures, layout and dimensions.

Concept Images

Photo examples of features similar to those included

in the plot plan that will give you an idea of what

things will look like.

Renderings/Perspectives

A drawing or computer generated image that shows the

colours, texture, lighting, shading and depth that will be
present in the landscape.

Planting Plan

A labeled diagram that shows the quantities,

location, size, shape and colour of specific plants

to be used in the landscape.

Functions of Plants
Form walls, canopies or floor

Climate control.

Reduces light glare.

Help soften surrounding architecture

This design, employing plants and pavements, emphasizes a functional

and important entry approach by directing traffic to the main entry.
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