New Nordic gardens : Scandinavian landscape design / Annika Zetterman.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Thames & Hudson Inc., 2017Description: 288 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780500519455
- 0500519455
- Scandinavian landscape design
- SB470.55.S34 Z48 2017
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Non-Fiction | Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction (NEST) | Non-Fiction (NEST) | 712.60948 ZET | 1 | Available | T00618850 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Few people have difficulty conjuring images of modern Scandinavian design, whose influence over the past century has extended around the world. More difficult for many is imagining the vast landscapes of the Nordic countries, which range from the quiet flatlands of Denmark to the dramatic mountains and fjords of Norway. These majestic environments, combined with long summer days and dark winters, raking light and dense birch forests, and a lifestyle that embraces nature have given rise to exceptionally refined examples of garden and landscape design.
This richly illustrated volume presents the best Scandinavian gardens to have been produced over the past ten years. Organized by themes that encapsulate the special ambience and lifestyle of the Scandinavian landscapes and lifestyles--Simplicity, Silence, Fragility, Nakedness, Attunement, Boldness, Openness, and Care--each garden is extensively illustrated and accompanied by text noting its unique attractions and the qualities that make it an exemplar of Nordic design.
The timelessness of Nordic design has proven itself around the world for many decades, and this volume shows how the quality of its gardens and landscapes follows suit, providing inspiration for all climes.
Includes index.
"With 291 illustrations."
Introduction -- Simple. Scandinavian design values and basic principles -- Silent. Playing with the captivating Nordic light -- Fragile. Principles of selecting and growing plants -- Pale. using colour palettes for effect -- Naked. Durability meets elegance in hard landscaping -- Attuned. Creative opportunities through the seasons -- Bold. Urban and environmentally friendly gardens -- Open. A grow-your-own lifestyle close to nature -- Caring. Stimulating spaces made for people to thrive -- Plant list -- Designers -- Photo credits -- Acknowledgments.
Few people have difficulty conjuring images of modern Scandinavian design, whose influence over the past century has reached around the world. More difficult for many is imagining the quiet landscapes of the Nordic countries, which range from the flatlands of Denmark to the dramatic mountains and fjords of Norway. These majestic environments, combined with long summer days and light-poor winters, raking light and dense birch forests, have given rise to exceptionally refined examples of garden and landscape design. This thematic survey presents the best gardens to have been produced over the past ten years. Organized by themes that encapsulate the special ambiance and lifestyle of the Scandinavian countries - Simplicity, Silence, Fragility, Nakedness, Attunement, Boldness, Openness and Care - each garden is presented through images and texts explaining its unique aspects and describing its particularly Scandinavian characteristics. The timelessness of Nordic design has proven itself around the world for many decades. Now it is time for the quality of its gardens and landscapes to come into the light.
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