The Evolution of Composition in Landscape Architecture

This study delves into the concept of composition in landscape architecture, building upon the renowned 'Delft Method' and expanding it as a methodological framework for landscape design. However, it also takes a critical perspective by considering recent developments in the field such as site-specificity and process discourses. Through a historical, theoretical, and lexical examination, the notion of composition is thoroughly explored.

Unveiling the Brownfield Park Project

A significant focus of this research lies in the analysis of the brownfield park project that was implemented between 1975 and 2015. These projects serve as an invaluable laboratory for the advancement of landscape architecture, emphasizing the interplay of contextual, process-based, and formal-aesthetic elements. By studying these projects, a groundbreaking theoretical and methodological expansion of the composition concept is uncovered.

A 'Radical Maturation' of the Discipline

Through the lens of the brownfield park project, this study proposes a profound transformation in the foundations of landscape architecture between 1975 and 2015. Drawing inspiration from the phenomenon of ecdysis in invertebrate animals, which involves the shedding of exoskeletons during growth, this research signifies a progressive shift towards a larger and significantly distinct discipline.

Reimagining Urban Territories

By delving into the impacts of de-industrialization on the contemporary urban realm, this study sheds light on the dynamic changes within cities themselves during the studied period. Additionally, it explores the role of urban parks in addressing the complexities inherent in urban territories. This research further proposes a comprehensive revision of conventional definitions of 'city' and 'nature,' as well as the modern paradigms that underpin them.

This study presents an exciting journey through the evolution of composition in landscape architecture, culminating in a reimagined discipline that embraces diverse paradigms, contextual concerns, and the inherent fluidity of urban landscapes. Through deep analysis, it offers compelling insights into both the theory and practice of landscape design while challenging traditional notions of the built environment.