Landscape Architecture

Design of outdoor environments.

Overview

Landscape architecture, prominent since the 19th century, shapes outdoor spaces with natural and built elements globally.

Core Characteristics

• Nature and human integration.
• Site-specific design.
• Environmental focus.

Notable Examples

• Central Park (USA, 1858).
• Gardens of Versailles (France, 1661).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Contemporary focus.
• Landscape: Parks.
• Landscape Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enhances urban and natural environments.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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