Landscape Design 5
Planting Design
In this course, plants and plant groups are studied as basic design elements in the landscape. Instruction emphasizes the arrangement of plant materials for defining, sequencing, and articulating space. Ecological and cultural contexts are examined as determinants for sharply focused design concepts.
Instructor
Stephen Davis & Pamela Brief
Project Location
Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, UCLA Campus
Project 1: Residential Design
Residential Planting Design
Student: Heather Wu
A residential planting design using mainly California native plants to create peaceful and interactive outdoor spaces
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Central Coast Goes South
Student: Jen Moody
Designed for an active Southern California family with a deep connection to the central coast and surfing, this residential planting design utilizes a soothing palette of greens, blues, purples, and seasonal golden hues to capture the laid-back essence of beachside camping adventures.
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Conceptual Residential Planting Design
Student: Grace Pan
This residential garden is alive with life and color, a source of joy for all family members and sustenance for native wildlife.