CHAPTER III 



DESIGN 

 THE ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENT 



THIS portion of the design is the function of the Land- 

 scape Architect. It is embodied in the following 

 drawings : 



1. A general grading plan usually drawn and traced on 

 the scale of the topographical survey. By superimposing 

 one tracing on the other, a composite print can be made 

 showing the cut or fill at every point. 



2. Cross-sections of drives, paths, terraces, etc. 



3. Various plans and suggestions as to masonry work, 

 bridges, etc. 



4. Planting plans. 



The Requirements. This book is not the place for a 

 discussion of the principles of landscape architecture. The 

 work is done by experts in this line of work. A few of the 

 general principles are here suggested. 



First of all, the plan must be a suitable one. An English 

 garden would be inappropriate in a mountain park and the 

 informal treatment would be inappropriate for a city square. 



Second, the general principle of harmony must be 

 observed. For instance, a cut-stone arch would be out of 

 place in a natural ravine with wooded slopes. 



Third, the design should be suggestive. For example, 

 the idea of steepness can be brought out by planting trees 

 on the crest of the slope. 



Beautiful views should be preserved wherever possible 



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