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.

 It is represented initially to invite

bids for projects from design firms.
Concept

 Provided a 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

 Is the 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.