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This intimate glimpse into the private sketchbooks of the world's
leading landscape and garden designers reveals a dazzling array of
insights and ideas that will inspire the amateur and practitioner
alike. Thirty-seven international designers carefully selected by
the design critic behind the Chelsea Fringe have opened their
sketchbooks specially for this publication. Featuring hundreds of
drawings and illustrations as diverse as their creators, Landscape
and Garden Design Sketchbooksis a continual source of inspiration
for planting, design elements, colour schemes and materials,
encouraging weekend gardeners, design professionals and students to
draw their ideas by hand.
Contents: Part 1. Theoretical Framework 1. Introduction 2. European Integration and the Emergence of European Spatial Planning 3. Discourses and Space: Towards a Cultural Sociology of Space. Part 2. Representations of Space 4. Languages of Space 5. Images of Space -- Mapping Space. Part 3. Spatial Pactices 6. Shaping a Pan-European Spatial Planning System? 7. Spatial Analysis 8. The Europeanisation of Spatial Planning. Part 4. Power, Rationalities and Knowledge 9. Europe of Flows - Europe of Places 10. The 'Magic Triangle' of Growth, Equity and Environment 11. Conclusion -- Making European Space? Index.
Making European Space looks at politics and power, mobility and flows, and future visions of Europe's physical space in the European Union. The book builds a critical narrative of the emergence of a new discourse of Europe as 'monotopia', which implies a very real project to shape Europe in line with the visions of high speed, frictionless mobility, the transgression of borders, and network cities. The authors also discuss identity, and explore how the thoughts of future European citizens, politicians and policy makers will be influenced by the sorts of policy ideas analysed.
Step inside the world's most famous garden and understand the
strength of its attraction in this beautiful and fascinating study.
Since is was bought and transformed by writer Vita Sackville West
and diplomat Harold Nicholson in the 1930s, this garden has
captured imaginations with its unique and intricate design. This
unforgettable garden of rooms is influential today for its design,
its exuberant planting, and its effect on visitors as a complete
garden experience. Author Tim Richardson explores its power and its
magic, explaining the nuances of its evolution and shows how we can
all enjoy it today. Beautiful photographs transport you to the
National Trust property, showcasing it in all its brilliance.
Landscape architect and designer Tom Stuart-Smith began his practice in London in 1998. Known for contrasting built forms with naturalistic planting, he has designed gardens, parks and landscapes in Europe, India, Morocco, the United States and the Caribbean. With clients such as the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal Academy of Arts, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Stuart-Smith has established himself as the United Kingdom’s leading landscape architect.
Featuring twenty-four of Stuart-Smith’s gardens from around the world, this book is the first major overview of his career. Through four essays by the designer, readers will learn about his inspirations and methods, while also marvelling at the beauty of his designs. Each garden is accompanied by an overview drawing, spectacular commissioned photography, and text by leading garden writer Tim Richardson. Offering rare insights and ideas on planting, design and landscaping, this book is a must-have for garden lovers and gardening professionals.
Offering unique insights into landscape design and planting, this book will provide inspiration and ideas for garden-lovers and professionals, opening up imaginative possibilities for designing spaces from the smallest to the grandest.
Responsibility as a leader is the ability to respond quickly to a
complex and changing business environment. It means using values to
make decisions that not only affect brand trust and corporate
reputation, but impact upon employees and the wider community. In
today's increasingly interconnected world, it is more important
than ever that managers can achieve goals and desired results while
still maintaining a degree of authenticity, ethics and stewardship.
The Responsible Leader identifies what it means to be an authentic
leader, taking in intra-organizational relationships, role
modelling and ethical practice. Addressing the practical challenge
of implementing a framework of corporate social responsibility in
an organization that may embrace thousands of people, The
Responsible Leader sets out what this strategy looks like in
practice and advises on creating a new and hopeful narrative for
the future. Drawing on in-depth case studies from HSBC, PwC, Oasis
and Marks and Spencers that chart the journey to responsible and
sustainable management in challenging environments, it presents a
fresh vision for leadership success that goes beyond simple
compliance.
Responsibility as a leader is the ability to respond quickly to a
complex and changing business environment. It means using values to
make decisions that not only affect brand trust and corporate
reputation, but impact upon employees and the wider community. In
today's increasingly interconnected world, it is more important
than ever that managers can achieve goals and desired results while
still maintaining a degree of authenticity, ethics and stewardship.
The Responsible Leader identifies what it means to be an authentic
leader, taking in intra-organizational relationships, role
modelling and ethical practice. Addressing the practical challenge
of implementing a framework of corporate social responsibility in
an organization that may embrace thousands of people, The
Responsible Leader sets out what this strategy looks like in
practice and advises on creating a new and hopeful narrative for
the future. Drawing on in-depth case studies from HSBC, PwC, Oasis
and Marks and Spencers that chart the journey to responsible and
sustainable management in challenging environments, it presents a
fresh vision for leadership success that goes beyond simple
compliance.
"The English Country House" takes a look at the architecture and
interiors of sixty-two stunning houses in a range of architectural
styles spanning seven centuries--from the medieval Stokesay Castle
to the newly built, Lutyens-inspired Corfe Farm--brought to life
through the world-renowned photography library of "Country Life."
More than four hundred color and black and white illustrations
provide an insight into the architecture, decoration, gardens, and
landscape settings of these houses, which are set into their
architectural and historical context by the accompanying text and
extended captions.
The book provides an "entree "into the houses to which "Country
Life "has had privileged access over the years, many of which are
still private homes, often occupied by descendants of the families
that built them. Punctuating the book at intervals in the form of
booklets on rich, uncoated paper are six essays by leading British
architectural historians that set the English country house into
its social context and chart the changing tastes in decorating and
collecting, the development of ancillary buildings, gardens and
landscapes, and finally, its influence in the United States.
The European Landscape Convention has introduced a Europe-wide
concept of protection, management and planning of all landscapes -
not just the outstanding ones. This book reflects on the background
to the establishment of the convention, takes a critical look at
examples and experiences of its implementation, and discusses
future developments for the convention and the management of
landscapes in Europe. A decade after the creation of the European
Landscape Convention, this book asks how it has influenced the
governance and development of European landscapes, and what role it
will play in the coming years. The authors provide a wide range of
analyses, reflections and visions, informed by their diverse
experiences of researching, working with and using the convention.
The sixteen essays are organised into three sections, focusing on
the fundamental concepts and values behind the convention, current
projects and experiences of implementation, and prospects for
future developments.
Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on nature is a celebration of the work
of iconic artist Dale Chihuly, who once again is exhibiting his
luminous artworks in Kew's spectacular landscape, featuring pieces
never seen before in the UK. The book showcases these utterly
unique artworks across one of London's most spectacular landscapes,
in a perfect marriage of art, science, and nature. Stunning
photography depicts the dazzling art installations situated across
the Gardens, set within the landscape as well as in glasshouses and
in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. Highlights
include the Drawings and Rotolo series, some of the most
technically challenging work that Chihuly has ever created, as well
as Seaforms, undulating forms that conjure underwater life. A
specially designed sculpture suspended from the ceiling of the
newly restored Temperate House provides one of the moss stunning
features of the exhibition and book. An introductory essay by Tim
Richardson accompanies the artworks, along with artist's chronology
and biography.
An amusing and thought-provoking compendium of columns, articles,
essays and reviews from this acute, knowledgeable and irreverent
commentator. In a career that has ranged from Country Life to
Wallpaper* spanning the full range between the two, and latterly
including the Daily Telegraph and the New York Times Tim Richardson
has gone, both intellectually and geographically, where few other
garden writers dare to tread. There are no articles here about the
best ways to grow sweet peas or potatoes: Tim is more likely to
venture into the realms of art, philosophy or politics. This
collection contains articles which have influenced the way we think
about gardens as well as one or two which proved too hot to handle
and resulted in his being fired as a columnist.
"The ultimate A-to-Z guide to world-class landscapes and the
talents behind them." - Southern Living Revealing the rich artistic
history of this ever-changing art form, the A-to-Z format of this
fully updated bestseller creates fascinating juxtapositions between
the 500 iconic garden-makers of all time found within its pages A
beautifully illustrated A-to-Z who's who of the world's finest
garden-makers, planters, horticulturists, and their signature works
from throughout history, spanning all styles and continents, this
international bestseller has been fully revised and updated for a
modern, global readership. From the first religious gardens to Dan
Pearson's heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan today, each entry
illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and
evokes the unique spirit and ethos of their work. Images span four
millennia, from ancient Persian gardens to the naturalistic designs
of today, with landscapes from Chanticleer to Central Park,
Sissinghurst to Versailles, showcasing the biggest names and rising
stars of contemporary garden design alongside iconic figures of the
past, including Capability Brown, Andrea Cochran, Antoni Gaudi, Dan
Hinkley, Gertrude Jekyll, Christopher Lloyd, Cornelia Oberlander,
Charles Platt, Carlo Scarpa, Piet Oudolf and more. It's the
essential reference for today's gardeners, offering infinite
inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their
landscape. An exquisite gift and invaluable and authoritative
reference for gardeners and garden lovers alike, offering lasting
appeal to garden designers, students of garden design, amateur
gardeners and garden historians.
A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on
roofs, for both DIY enthusiasts and professional roofers. From
safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof
water-tight for many years, Felt and Torch on Roofing will teach
the novice how to successfully complete their first felt roof to a
high standard, and provide the professional with new techniques to
undertaking the best quality work on felt and torch on roofing.
The European Landscape Convention has introduced a Europe-wide
concept of protection, management and planning of all landscapes -
not just the outstanding ones. This book reflects on the background
to the establishment of the convention, takes a critical look at
examples and experiences of its implementation, and discusses
future developments for the convention and the management of
landscapes in Europe. A decade after the creation of the European
Landscape Convention, this book asks how it has influenced the
governance and development of European landscapes, and what role it
will play in the coming years. The authors provide a wide range of
analyses, reflections and visions, informed by their diverse
experiences of researching, working with and using the convention.
The sixteen essays are organised into three sections, focusing on
the fundamental concepts and values behind the convention, current
projects and experiences of implementation, and prospects for
future developments.
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