Harmonizing urban living and nature through modern private garden design
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59463/f3knwk57Keywords:
geometric compositions, landscape architecture principles, contemporary gardening techniquesAbstract
A critical challenge in contemporary urban landscape architecture is enhancing urban well-being by balancing grey infrastructure with blue and green spaces. As students in the "Drawing and Graphic Representations" discipline, of Landscaping Program, we embraced this challenge through our inaugural didactic project. This endeavor allowed us to hone our drawing techniques and master the creation of detailed layout plans for private gardens. In this paper, we present one of our designs - a versatile, vibrant green space thoughtfully tailored to the lifestyle needs of a young couple with an active social life and a focus on healthy living. The project is developed based on the hypothesis of a 2,500 sqm property incorporating a rectangular house with dimensions of 12 by 6 meter. The property’s street frontage is oriented towards the southern side, while the remaining three sides are bordered by neighboring gardens. We applied the fundamental principles of landscape architecture - harmony, unity, and proportionality - to design a functional geometric private garden while promoting urban biodiversity through the integration of ornamental tree species, aromatic plants, perennial flowers, and aquatic vegetation. Our design creates a peaceful green oasis within a tumultuous urban landscape, enhancing the quality of life for the users.
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