Garden

Designed outdoor green space.

Overview

Gardens, using plants and stone, create aesthetic and functional outdoor spaces globally.

Core Characteristics

• Organized plant layouts.
• Stone or water features.
• Aesthetic and functional.

Notable Examples

• Gardens of Versailles (France, 1661).
• Ryoan-ji Garden (Japan, 15th century).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: Traditional focus.
• Landscape: Gardens.
• Landscape Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enhances environmental and cultural spaces.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Landscaping (technique), Environmental Design (theory), Pathway (element), Landscape Architecture (movement)

Directory

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