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This perceptive resource examines both traditional and nontraditional methods of landscape design, providing the conceptual and philosophical foundations for ideas and their visual expression.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The revised and expanded Second Edition includes:\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A new chapter dealing with the creative thought process for generating ideas\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Precise case studies showing sequential form evolution\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Hundreds of detailed photographs to assist in visualizing various techniques\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inspiring images from nature for naturalistic form development\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Atypical design examples as impetus for innovation\u003cbr\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Accompanying web site with projects for classroom students and self-learners alike\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From Concept to Form in Landscape Design, Second Edition presents the landscape transformation process in a highly visual manner, creating both a vivid learning experience for students and a useful toolbox for working designers. Replete with compelling, valuable, and accessible insights for designing outdoor spaces, Reid's book is an ideal blend of inspiration and application. \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCredits ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Concept 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreativity 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhilosophical Concepts 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Concepts 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Geometric Form Development 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 90°\/ Rectangular Theme 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 135°\/ Octagonal Theme 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 120°\/ Hexagonal Theme 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircles on Circles 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcentric Circles and Radii 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArcs and Tangents 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircle Segments 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ellipse 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Spiral 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Naturalistic Form Development 48 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Approaches 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Meander 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Free Ellipse and Scallops 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Free Spiral 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Irregular Polygon 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Organic Edge 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClustering and Fragmentation 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFractal Geometry 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Principles of Design 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Elements of Design 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Principles 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegration of Form 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Beyond the Rules: Anomalous and Provocative Design 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcute Angle Forms 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounter Forms 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeconstruction 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial and Political Landscapes 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEccentric Landscapes 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLandscapes of Distortion and Illusion 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Case Studies 116 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 1. Silver Arch Sculpture Garden 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 2. Courtyard of Circles 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 3. Corner Lot Garden 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 4. Pools of Pleasure 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 5. Tsukubai Dialogue 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 6. Canopied Retreat 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject 7. Platform Connections 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuide Patterns 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometric Construction Methods 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrant W. Reid\u003c\/b\u003e, FASLA, has a master's degree in landscape architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a licensed landscape architect in the state of Kansas, principal of Grant Reid Designs, and a retired professor of landscape architecture at Colorado State University. In 2005, he received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Associated Landscape Contractors of America Educational Foundation.  One of the most difficult tasks for a designer is to translate concepts into specific and detailed organizations of space. \u003ci\u003eFrom Concept to Form in Landscape Design\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition provides vital, functional techniques that make the transformation easier and more effective. 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