Principles of Landscape Design

Unity

Obtained by the effective use of components in a design to express a main idea through consistent style.

Balance

Refers to the equilibrium or equality of visual attraction.

Transition

Gradual change

Proportion

Size of the parts of the design in relation to each other and to the design as a whole

Rhythm

Achieved when the elements of a design creates a feeling of motion which leads the viewer's eye through or even beyond the designed area.

Focalization

Involves the leading of visual observation toward a feature by placement of this feature at the vanishing point between radial or approaching lines.

Repetition

Repeated use of features like plants with identical shape, line, form, texture and/or color.

Simplicity

Elimination of unnecessary detail.

 

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