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
Pamela Brief
Project Location
Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, UCLA Campus
judges
Tyler Banken – Tyler Banken Design
Steve Poe – Tropic Land Design
Mike Singleton – KTU+A
Nahal Sohbati – Topophyla
Project 2: Wellness Garden
Wellness Garden
Student: Ana Fernandez
A planting design incorporating medicinal plants, orchard and water feature garden for a wellness resort and spa in Agoura Hills, CA.
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SCASLA Achievement Award
The judges were impressed by the well-executed illustrative plan and the clear connection between the graphic style and plant legend. They appreciated the thoughtful approach to plant groupings, the attention to detail in the sketches, and the solid design intent conveyed through the sections and maintenance notes.
Agoura Hills Wellness Center Outdoor Oasis
Student: Amy White
Reconnecting with the senses in a wellness garden.
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