Jordan University Of

Science And
Technology
College Of Architecture And
Design
Landscape Architecture
Dr. Nermeen Dalgamoni

Ahmad Aqel Tawfiq Mahasneh

131742 133779
contemporary
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 The main design elements for the selected style
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The main design elements for the selected style

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The main materials use in the selected style

The main form and spatial organization created

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- Natural Elements
- Rhythmic Design Of Natural Elements
- Connection between Outdoor And Indoor
-Unity
- Hierarchy Of Plants Shape TO Cerate A Unique Space
- Size Is Matter
- NATURAL ELEMENTS

Natural elements such as landforms,

terrain shape and elevation, or bodies of
water;
RYTHMIC DESIGN OF NATURAL ELEMENTS

Rhythm in a landscape is about repetition and the

strategic placement of elements that contribute to
a garden's underlying structure. ... It's these relationships
that communicate rhythm.
** The visual ebb and flow created by these relationships
can be compared to recurring beats and pauses in
musical notation.
CONECTION BETWEEN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

- Gradually from the inside out

- Similar Material to indoor
UNITY IN DESIGN
Unity in design simply means all the separate parts of the
landscape work together to create a great total design.

** Using too many individual plants or other objects in the

landscape often leads to a cluttered and chaotic effect. On
the other hand, too many of the same kind of plant can
lead to a boring effect.
SIZE IS MATTER

Differences in size and

location and function
HIERARCHY OF PLANTS
SHAPE TO CREAT A
UNIQUE SPACE
Differences in Types/sizes of plants to
create the hairarchy and rhythm
Concrete steppers :
Inexpensive and highly
versatile: precast concrete
stepping-stones are the perfect
geometric form for surfacing.
Round, square or rectangular
Gravels: The rounded, natural form of river
stone is the perfect contrast for rigid, man-
made industrial materials. They offer an
excellent surfacing texture for those difficult
spaces that can be turned into serious design
opportunities. Widely available in a range of
colors and sizes.
Bricks: are the oldest artificial building
material in use today. They offer a great
variety of textures and coolers as well as
flexibility in use.
Because of the hard surface and resistance
to wear and cracking, these tiles are best
suited for outdoor paving.
 Hedge Plants
Plants:
Black Bamboo Although this is a plant you’ll
A contemporary landscape design is one that’s classified as having a simple and minimalist want to keep contained to avoid spreading,
feel. It makes use of native plants and sustainable materials. It is commonly characterized Black Bamboo can add height quickly to help
by single specimen plants and mass plantings and sometimes incorporates metal and
with privacy or screen unwanted features.
concrete into the design with accents of wood.
Stems start out green and turn dark black.
Foliage is green and has a feathery appearance
Ornamental Grasses:
Hicks Yew This low
maintenance evergreen shrub
has a narrow, upright growing
habit that makes it a good
option for foundation
plantings, as a hedge, or as
statement makers at doorways
and entries.

Black Mondo Grass The black grass-like Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass .
foliage lasts year around with purple flowers in This deciduous grass can grow up
spring. Each plant can spread between 9-12” to 6 feet tall making it a great
and works well as a groundcover or en masse.
option to add height. The feathery,
purple-cream flower stalks stay
throughout winter adding visual
interest through all season
Specimen Trees:
Smoke Tree: Whether you like the deep
purple or the golden green coloring, the
smoke tree makes a great small
specimen tree for contemporary
gardens. Airy plumes of light pink
flowers cover the smoke tree
throughout summer. In fall, green
smoke trees turn brilliant shades of
orange and red while the purple smoke
trees remain purple.
Maidenhair Tree :This deciduous,
narrow tree has bright yellow-green
leaves that are fan shaped. The
leaves catch the breeze and flutter in
the winder making it an attractive
specimen throughout spring,
summer, and fall. Leaves turn golden
yellow in fall.
Bold Foliage
Japanese Painted Fern:
This deciduous fern has silvery
fronds that are accented with
purplish stems and blue-green
tones. This really stands out in
shade gardens and works well in
container gardens as well.
Hostas With their large
undulating leaves and striking
colorings, hostas stand out in
any garden. Flower stalks rise
in summer in shades of purple
and white.
contemporary outdoor furniture
Reflections of the great modern-era
designers can be found in the furniture for
these gardens. Stainless steel and chrome
alternate with dense polyester mesh and
bright plastics to render these functional
places to recline or dine into stylish
environments.
slick pots
Follow the same clean lines as the
rest of the landscape. Cylindrical or
square, composed of resin or
ceramic, metals with or without
patina, containers paired with a
plant featuring bold sculptural form
doubles the overall impact.
metal grids
Originally created as reinforcement mesh
for concrete and masonry, welded wire
panels of varying density are ideal fencing
materials. Use as screen panels for vines,
combine with wood planks or create a
revolutionary idea with new or recycled
segments.
Natural elements
Simple
Light colors
Abstracted
 Wood
Wall

Seating Area

Floors

-gives natural look

-expensive
-visual comfort
Concrete

Partitions

Pavement

Planting
Area
Floors
 Light colors

Path
inground light
Lighting
Outdoor Post Lights

Deck and Step Lights

Used as an accent to architectural details and add safe passage
to dark stairs,

Pond Light
submerged in water to add real
drama to outdoor water features.
Hardscape Lights
used to wash and graze walls with light.
Other Landscape Accent Lights
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