GEOMETRIC STYLE IN DESIGN OF URBAN LANDSCAPES

Abstract

Designing landscapes in geometric style has a long history. Even open spaces in ancient Egypt, dating around 3000 BC, were shaped in a clear geometric form. Later throughout the history, geometric patterns evolved and the most impressive achievements in landscape architecture were reached in France during the period of baroque. Geometric patterns are also steady in Moorish and Islamic gardens and landscapes. Contemporary landscape designs rely on the heritage of previous epochs, but it is suited and adapted to the local environment and conditions. Geometric style is considered as formal or classical one and can be found in urban landscapes and parks worldwide. In this paper, we focused on an example from Serbia; we analyzed the design features of the main city park in town of Ruma, Serbia and proposed a new design concept in a geometric style. The presentation is supported by 2D and 3D graphical representations produced in SketchUp 2017 and Adobe Photoshop CS4. The special attention in the designing process was dedicated to plant material and selection of plants was determined by their visual and aromatic qualities. The new design included the constriction of water mirrors, using the reflection in water to enchase the aesthetic features of landscape elements.