They have been designed in response to their contexts and exemplify the singular and joyous spaces that can result from a deep appreciation of place. properly or you dont want it to be published, email me and I will do so. They are platforms for research into resilient futures, experiments in sustainability and places for families to grow.
They also reflect a return to modernism - not just the look and feel, but also the functionality and values of invention, conservation, wellbeing.These gardens are more than just ornamental backdrops: they provide shade for neighbourhoods, food for pollinating insects, habitat for wildlife, hubs for both social interaction and moments of respite. What is modernist garden design Asymmetric Uncluttered Planting used as an architectural element but not necessarily the focus Reflective surfaces often. The featured projects embrace their unique surrounding landscapes, from coastal cliffs and expansive grassland to tropical forest and even urban neighbourhoods. The gardens in Living Outside speak to an Australia that draws on the confidence of the last century while pushing the boundaries of experimentation, all to rise to the environmental and social challenges of today. The mid-century modern aesthetic has seen a revival in recent years, with contemporary garden designers reinterpreting the optimism, innovation and independence of that era. The late landscape architect Dan Kiley’s grounds at Miller House and Garden, in Columbus, Indiana, are an example of early-modernist garden design. Gardens became outdoor rooms for recreation and healthy living - removing the barriers between inside and out - and bold designs celebrated native Australian plants. The Australian garden was born mid-century, a time of postwar confidence and growing national identity. Clean, unadorned lines and an open, spacious feel are the hallmarks of modernist garden design. Perhaps more than any other aspect of modernism, the emphasis on spatial volume changed the nature of landscape design. Print Living Outside: Reviving the Australian Modernist GardenĪuthor(s): Sharon Mackay Diana Snape Christopher Frederick Jones (Photographer) Modernist garden makers are concerned with the spaces around and connecting to the home, and use trees, shrubs and structures to delineate them.