Kincaid, Jamaica

Garden Futures: Designing with Nature

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ISBN 13:: 9783945852538
author:: Kincaid, Jamaica
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Vitra Design Museum
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 220
Dimensions:: 29 x 24.6 x 2.4 centimetres (1.3
Genre:: Home & Garden, Gardening, Garden Design,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

£37.99

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The garden as a laboratory for our future, exploring how design and nature intersect. This book examines the relationship between gardens and their role in shaping our world. From traditional notions of leisure and pleasure to innovative approaches to urban farming and vertical gardening, the modern garden reflects our values and aspirations. Groundbreaking projects by renowned designers are showcased alongside critical articles that challenge conventional ideas about the ideal garden. The book also delves into the historical context of the modern garden, revealing its symbolic potential and its connection to social and ecological justice. Stunning photographs illustrate the work of visionary gardeners and designers, while essays explore the garden as a place of learning and experimentation. This collection offers a unique perspective on the future of gardening and design, one that is deeply rooted in our relationship with nature.

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