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Major project: Initial ideas

 For this term my first idea is a park because I would like to incorporate nature in my project. I want nature to be at the center of my architectural design. I want my project to be eco-friendly and for that my inspiration is Carl Theodor Sorensen who is one of the most famous landscape architect of the 20th century. he is my inspiration  because all his projects are eco-friendly 

Oval Community Garden 

The Oval Community Garden is one of his most prominent projects and I like it because the composition of the garden is beautifully made in oval shapes which are not organised in a particular disposition.  it is more randomly organised. Each slot being made of grass as wall limiting is an amazing sustainable idea to conserve nature and make the most out of it. 

My second idea is to create a playground out of eco-friendly material. so that the children will play in a safe environment without any worries from parents. an example of eco-friendly material will be wood, bamboo, stainless steel and recycled plastic. 


Sustainable playground 




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  1. DigitalArts_Architecture_Blog24 October 2023 at 01:46

    An interesting project which has the possibility to embrace environmental design with a social benefit to many, good choice of inspiration architect, Carl Theodor Sorensen, one of the greatest landscape architects of the 20th century. I believe this project has the possibility to become an outstanding piece of work. Please continue to develop your research and show what you can learn from your inspiration.

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