This blog is an insight into my design process and interests.

Allowing exploration of anything that may aid my journey into becoming a landscape architect.

Finalising a Hard Plan

This is part of my full hardwords drawing for another assignment.
Here I have 2 flooring types, one being porelean tiles and the other being permeable resinbound gravel.

The pergolar snakes its way across the wider central pathway to allow for more sheltered passage and a sence of security.

The pergola features metal battens spanning across the structure—an element that was originally omitted from the main drawing. One of the challenges I faced was balancing line weight to create enough visual impact while still allowing the essential information to come through clearly. As indicated by the slope directions and spot heights, the paths undulate gently across the roof, contributing to a dynamic and naturalistic layout.

The concept behind the roof and indeed the entire garden was rooted in the idea of connection. Since this project is for a therapeutic centre, I chose to deepen that theme by drawing on biological imagery. In other parts of the design, you’ll notice forms inspired by blood vessels and cellular nuclei. In this section, the layout is based on a microscopic view of bone tissue, simplified into areas of mass and void. The space is designed to accommodate both group and individual experiences. There are zones intended for quiet contemplation and seclusion, as well as more private areas for small group activities. I’ve also incorporated a low, wide wall that serves a dual purpose: it acts as a barrier to discourage people from stepping into planted borders, and it provides a place to rest or sit at any point along the path.

All slopes throughout the design remain under a 1:12 gradient, and the pathways are wide enough to ensure easy access for individuals with mobility challenges.

Completing this page in AutoCAD took longer than anticipated, as I was committed to ensuring everything was both accurate and theoretically buildable.

Overall, I’m happy with the outcome. While I know it’s not perfect, I believe the drawing communicates the essential information clearly and professionally enough to be a usable document for a contractor.

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