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Mar 29, 2018

Refining your design using art elements and design principles! 
 
. Why art elements and design principles are so useful!
 
. The art elements: Line, color, form, texture 
 
. The design principles: focalization, repetition, Axial geometry, balance, asymmetry, and more!
 
Cheers! 


Mar 27, 2018

Destinations and border zones… Pathways and linkages!
 
. Editing and seamlessly sculpting your destination desires 
 
. The terrace border and its design 
 
. The string of pearls concept of the circular connected pathway for service and amusement 
 
Cheers! 


Mar 22, 2018

How to design a fountain into your perimeter space!
 
. Sizes and types of fountains that I like 
 
. The great lawn and its connection to the perimeter seating area 
 
. Other elements to consider in designing the perimeter 
 
Cheers! 


Mar 20, 2018

Demystifying perimeter spaces for use and delight!
 
. Appropriate sizes for perimeters close to the back door for entertaining or relaxing 
 
. Types of paving 
 
. Elements to consider that might be part
 of your perimeter… An exercise in editing your wish list 
 
Cheers! 


Mar 15, 2018

The hub – the house proper – How to successfully present it!
 
Topics in this episode:
 
. Your architectural style, elements for consideration 
 
. Framing the view with the four categories of plant materials 
 
. Assessing the view out words and in words are using photographs for sketching