Windows · Doors · Walls · Railings (Landscape Design Reference Collection)

Author: Qiu Weigeng, Editor-in-Chief, Bai Tong Photography Studio, Photography
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: The layout of gardens relies on the combination of spaces. Gates and walls with railings, serving as markers for space entrances and separators, play a crucial role in creating garden landscapes beyond their practical function of organizing spaces. Walls used to divide spaces in gardens generally have entrances, which are turning points between entering one space and another, holding significant importance. Therefore, they should be carefully designed to showcase the characteristics of spatial changes while reflecting the internal qualities of the garden, often resulting in the creation of iconic gates. Additionally, windows must be installed on walls where viewing, lighting, and ventilation are required, giving rise to a variety of innovative window designs.
Walls in gardens serve the functions of enclosing and dividing spaces. In addition to walls attached to buildings, common types include fences and decorative walls for enclosure and landscaping, as well as retaining walls for soil stabilization and slope protection. Regardless of the type of wall, they are closely connected to the overall landscape of the garden. Thus, their relationship with the environment must be carefully considered to ensure they contribute to decorating the surroundings and enhancing living spaces.
The primary function of railings is to define spaces. Railings are typically low and open, offering less enclosure than fences but clearly demarcating the boundaries of spaces and ensuring pedestrian safety in hazardous areas. In recent years, with growing emphasis on environmental landscapes, there has been an increasing number of beautifully designed doors, windows, walls, and railings. These designs are characterized by:
1. Rich forms, ranging from simple and bright to exquisite and luxurious, each with its own unique style.
2. Diverse materials, from natural materials like bamboo, wood, brick, and stone, which showcase natural textures, to artificial materials such as metal and concrete, which demonstrate refined craftsmanship.
This book features over 400 examples of doors, windows, walls, and railings from around the world, each with distinctive designs and materials. It is believed to provide valuable reference for professionals engaged in landscape and garden design, as well as related experts.