Photos by Draftroots & Video by Other
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomarzo
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Bomarzo - Sculpture Garden
The Bomarzo Sculpture Garden (a.k.a. Monsters' Grove, The Sacred Wood, Villa of Monsters and The Park of the Monsters), located in Lazio Region of Italy, is a dark journey through the depths of psychosis. A place that once peaked the interest of the surrealist Salvador Dali, the garden is magical, and has the inimitable character that only time can conjure. Carvings were made in the natural stone that existed onsite, and now stand as living hallucinations, seemingly scattered at random throughout the wooded property. Realised under the name "Villa of Monsters" in 1552, this unique garden has all the character, creativity and natural mystery needed to call it a true wonder of the world.
Photos by Draftroots & Video by Other
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomarzo
Photos by Draftroots & Video by Other
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomarzo
Monday, January 18, 2010
Patrick Dougherty - Stick Sculptor
Here is an inspiring artist who has taken a whimsical concept and entwined it with nature. This type of sculpture would add immense interest in a fantasy garden, embodying all that is fun and magical in a garden of escape and illusion.
Check out Patrick Dougherty's website for more pictures.
www.stickwork.net
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Vegetable Gardens - Series Installment #2
LANDSCAPE TRENDS FOR 2010 - REBIRTH OF VEGETABLES
The Vegetable and/or Herb garden may be an entry point into gardening for many prospective green thumbs. It is a garden that, if successful, can produce a yield. It is not just something designed for show, or a symbol of status, but rather, it provides food. So, is this a trend? or is it a common sense movement? Can we attribute the down-turn in the economy to a developing interest in growing one's own food, or do we credit the overextended agriculture industry with its crop dusters and pesticides for helping to create a grassroots organic counter reaction.
The vegetable garden originated as a product of necessity. It is a solution for a greater design problem. We are all designers of our future - taking control of our own lives. I believe this is all part of a greater movement, where citizens have the power and ability to make change, literally - in their own backyard. Now here is a design opportunity. Let us shift away from the old creosote laden railway ties that border the vegetable gardens of old, and begin to rethink how we can design fantastic new vegetable gardens of the future.
This is an interesting vegetable garden treatment. Designed as a way to keep the family dog from the crops.
http://prospectandrefuge.com/
The Vegetable and/or Herb garden may be an entry point into gardening for many prospective green thumbs. It is a garden that, if successful, can produce a yield. It is not just something designed for show, or a symbol of status, but rather, it provides food. So, is this a trend? or is it a common sense movement? Can we attribute the down-turn in the economy to a developing interest in growing one's own food, or do we credit the overextended agriculture industry with its crop dusters and pesticides for helping to create a grassroots organic counter reaction.
The vegetable garden originated as a product of necessity. It is a solution for a greater design problem. We are all designers of our future - taking control of our own lives. I believe this is all part of a greater movement, where citizens have the power and ability to make change, literally - in their own backyard. Now here is a design opportunity. Let us shift away from the old creosote laden railway ties that border the vegetable gardens of old, and begin to rethink how we can design fantastic new vegetable gardens of the future.
This is an interesting vegetable garden treatment. Designed as a way to keep the family dog from the crops.http://prospectandrefuge.com/
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Rain Capture - Series Installment #1
LANDSCAPE TRENDS 2010 - WATER CAPTURE & THE BURGEONING PRESENCE OF THE RAIN BARREL
Recession or Progression? What landscape movements will continue into 2010? And are they related to the economy or just plain common sense?
Currently, there are many shapes, colours and materials used today for rainbarrels. Beyond the common barrel, there are many ways and means of capturing rainwater. It is up to todays backyard gardener to use those commercial products available, or to venture out in the world of creative design and explore new and functional ways of doing so. And - what better reason than to save on water bills while simultaneously reducing the load on Municipal storm sewers and contributing to the environmental cause.
Many Cities are taking a proactive lead in encouraging water management amongst its citizens. August 2009 - The City of Sudbury Hosted a one day Rain barrel sale to promote wise outdoor water use. Perhaps this sort of promotion should be long standing?
As far as the design end, there is plenty of room for exploration. Designer Bas Vanderveer has begun to explore new posibilities in the physical form of rain capture.
Recession or Progression? What landscape movements will continue into 2010? And are they related to the economy or just plain common sense?Currently, there are many shapes, colours and materials used today for rainbarrels. Beyond the common barrel, there are many ways and means of capturing rainwater. It is up to todays backyard gardener to use those commercial products available, or to venture out in the world of creative design and explore new and functional ways of doing so. And - what better reason than to save on water bills while simultaneously reducing the load on Municipal storm sewers and contributing to the environmental cause.
Many Cities are taking a proactive lead in encouraging water management amongst its citizens. August 2009 - The City of Sudbury Hosted a one day Rain barrel sale to promote wise outdoor water use. Perhaps this sort of promotion should be long standing?
As far as the design end, there is plenty of room for exploration. Designer Bas Vanderveer has begun to explore new posibilities in the physical form of rain capture.
Visit his Website for some fantastic Photos.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Villa D'Este & The Hundred Fountains
This is one example of the humour and detail that surrounds the entire site.
The spectacular gardens of Villa D'Este located in Tivoli Italy, not far from Rome, are the misty grounds of this truly unique and awe inspiring fountain. The Hundred Fountains is a design gem that should not be overlooked when travelling through the Lazio region of Italy. The Villa itself was conceived and built between 1509-1572, and cannot be rivalled for water magic. The cooling effects of this space would have made it a fantasy summer refuge in it's time. The Villa itself is built on a hillside, and the water is chanelled from a river at the top. All fountains function by gravity and would have required intense engineering and forethought to create the immense and joyous water display. The Hundred Fountains is just one water feature of many at Villa D'Este that will capture your imagination.
Photos & Video by Draftroots
http://www.villadestetivoli.info/storiae.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_d
The spectacular gardens of Villa D'Este located in Tivoli Italy, not far from Rome, are the misty grounds of this truly unique and awe inspiring fountain. The Hundred Fountains is a design gem that should not be overlooked when travelling through the Lazio region of Italy. The Villa itself was conceived and built between 1509-1572, and cannot be rivalled for water magic. The cooling effects of this space would have made it a fantasy summer refuge in it's time. The Villa itself is built on a hillside, and the water is chanelled from a river at the top. All fountains function by gravity and would have required intense engineering and forethought to create the immense and joyous water display. The Hundred Fountains is just one water feature of many at Villa D'Este that will capture your imagination.
Photos & Video by Draftroots
http://www.villadestetivoli.info/storiae.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_d
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