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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100471285099
ISBN-139780471285090
eBay Product ID (ePID)913759
Product Key Features
Book TitleFrom Concept to Form : in Landscape Design
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLandscape, Techniques / Drawing
Publication Year1993
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Architecture
AuthorGrant W. Reid
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight23.4 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal712.2
Table Of ContentThe Concept. Form Development. Principles of Organization. Case Studies. Beyond the Rules: Anomalous and Provocative Design. Appendix. Index.
SynopsisFrom Concept to Form in Landscape Design Grant W. Reid, ASLA 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 provides vital, functional techniques that make the transformation easier and more effective. This perceptive resource examines both traditional and non-traditional methods of landscape design, providing the conceptual and philosophical foundations for ideas and their graphic expression. Reid utilizes both geometric and naturalistic approaches as form determinants. From Concept to Form in Landscape Design includes detailed photographs to assist in visualizing various techniques precise case studies showing sequential processes of form evolution inspiring images from nature for naturalistic form development atypical design examples as impetuses for innovation From Concept to Form in Landscape Design is presented in a highly visual manner, rendering the process of landscape transformation more accessible. Designers will find these images to be a viable toolbox of techniques with immediate and precise applications. Reid's approach is replete with compelling, valuable, and accessible insights for both indoor and outdoor spaces, making this book ideal for landscape architects, architects, landscape designers, and students., From Concept to Form in Landscape Design Grant W. Reid, ASLA 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 provides vital, functional techniques that make the transformation easier and more effective. This perceptive resource examines both traditional and non-traditional methods of landscape design, providing the conceptual and philosophical foundations for ideas and their graphic expression. Reid utilizes both geometric and naturalistic approaches as form determinants. From Concept to Form in Landscape Design includesdetailed photographs to assist in visualizing various techniquesprecise case studies showing sequential processes of form evolutioninspiring images from nature for naturalistic form developmentatypical design examples as impetuses for innovationFrom Concept to Form in Landscape Design is presented in a highly visual manner, rendering the process of landscape transformation more accessible. Designers will find these images to be a viable toolbox of techniques with immediate and precise applications. Reid's approach is replete with compelling, valuable, and accessible insights for both indoor and outdoor spaces, making this book ideal for landscape architects, architects, landscape designers, and students.