BOOTH - SPACE

space

• a cavity/gap between solid elements

• invisible void filled w air that exist between objects

space in a landscape is aka

“outdoor room”

why is space important in landscape architecture

• what la’s mold/shape when they organize objects such as pavement, plants, walls, etc

• the creation of space is the “architecture” in la

interior space

exterior space

what are the 3 planes of spatial enclosure that forge the mutual relationship between solid and void

• base plane

• vertical plane

• overhead plane

base plane

• the floor of the exterior space

• defined by: bare earth, grasses, lawn, pavement, water

• ground may be level, sloped, rolling, etc in contour

the base plane represents

spiritual earth and symbolize where all plants grow

everything in the landscape must connect to the..

base plane

types of space in the base plane

• material change

• excavation into

• elevation above

material change

excavation into

elevation above

vertical planes

• walls of an outdoor space

• ex. walls, fences, plant material, anything that extends up from ground plane

vertical planes purpose

• control views

• sense of privacy

• prove backgrounds

• structural support

spatial enclosure by the vertical planes is affected by

position, height, solidity

overhead plane

• the ceiling of the outdoor plane

• awnings, umbrellas, pergolas, tree canopies

low overhead plane

• provides a personal, intimate atmosphere

high ceiling

• establishes a more communal setting

spatial types

physical envelope, landscape setting, descriptive experience

physical envelope

built space includes

public spaces, courtyards, walled gardens

spatial sequence

• every space is preceded and followed by another

how form and space interact

• extruded forms

• multiple forms

• independent forms

extruded forms

• extending ground floor edges upward to enclose space

design process steps

acceptance, analysis, definition, ideation, ideation selection, implementation, evalutation

what comes from this process

• project acceptance, master plan, construction documents

analysis stage

• gain as much knowledge as possible about a site and its context

• gathering physical, environmental, social, cultural, historical ingo and then evaluating it

physical factors analysis

regional character, site context, and the macro patterns/features

site context

natural and human factors in the immediate surroundings of a site tht can be drawn upon to suggest design form

natural features

topography, adjoining streets and roads, footprint and orientation of nearby buildings

macro patterns

the configurations established by edges, distribution, and general shape of topography, geological formations, vegetation, water bodies, infrastructure

envisioning

• to foresee what the design solution should be

• aka definition, problem definition, and ideation

parti

• theme or big idea

• overriding concept that governs all aspects of design

• controls the overall organization, character, appearance and meaning of a project

parti of a la site design can be based on

• site context

• site

• client

• users

• program

site designs based on metaphor

moonscape, winding river, groove

design program

• to identify + list all the spaces and elements required in a design

• determine function of space, size, form and proportion

• “form follows function”

factors that influence design form in the landscape

uses, parti, spatial quality, environmental factors, site, creativity, material budget