Books that shaped my design thinking
 

 
Tadao Ando (Complete works).
Opened my mind to the fundamentals of spatial composition. 
 

 
Contextualised my education and created a platform for further study.
 
 
Provided me with a strong framework for understanding pattern and grid orientated design process.
 

 
A Collaboration with Nature: Andy Goldworthy
Encouraged me to reject grid orientated design.
 


 
The Death and life of the Great American City: Jane Jacobs
Helped me over the garden wall and into the public landscape.
 

 
Shaped my understanding of aesthetics, archetypal landscapes and human response 
 
 
The Pattern of Landscape: Silvia Crowe.
Helped me draw what I perceived as the opposing aspects of Goldsworthy and Reid together.
 
 
My introduction to the subtle language of garden design.
 
 

 
Provided a firm footing in design discourse.
 
 
A great book to leaf through, if you’ve forgotten how much you’ve learned. 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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