European Landscape Architecture
Best Practice in Detailing

With projects studied here that have won international and national acclaim, this book examines case studies from Europe and explores the relationship between the overall landscape architectural idea for a site and the design of details.

Drawing together case studies from all over Europe, this text explores the relationship between the overall idea of the landscape architecture for a site and the design of details. Examining concept sketches and design development drawings in relation to the details of the design, the book offers a more profound understanding of decision making through all stages of the design process. The book includes the study of the choice of materials and techniques of construction, and explores the cultural and symbolic significance of such choices, as well as questions of environmental sustainability. With projects analyzed and evaluated here that have won international acclaim, or have been awarded national prizes, "European Landscape Architecture" is a core book in the study and understanding of the subject.

Introduction Jens Balsby Nielsen, Torben Dam and Ian Thompson
Denmark Torben Dam and Jens Balsby Nielsen
The Harbour Park, Islands Brygge, Copenhagen
Ireland Sue Jackson
Smithfield, Dublin.
GPO Plaza, O'Connell Street, Dublin
France Emma Jonasson
Bay of Somme Motorway Service Station, Normandy
Germany Ingrid Schegk and Sabrina Wilk
Riem Landscape Park, Munich
Hungary Kinga Szilagyi &
Istvan Demjen The Garden of Somogy, Bonnya.
Erzsebet Square, Budapest
Netherlands Boudewijn Almekinders and Ad Koolen
Quay on the River IJssel, Doesburg.
Portland Neighbourhood Park, Albrandswaard
Spain Marti Franch
Jardi Botanic de Barcelona
Sweden Ann Bergsjo Daniaparken, Malmo
United Kingdom Ian Thompson
The Blue Carpet, Laing Square, Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Peace Garden, Sheffield