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7.25.2013

Symmetry


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At the core of universal design is Symmetry. Classic Design is no different. Holding to the theory of  "man's dominance over nature" it is symmetry that creates the balance and calm order needed to create this effect. 
 Repetition and mirroring  add to the strength inherent to a classic landscape. This can be achieved by both radial symmetry as well as bilateral symmetry. Radial symmetry being elements radiating from a center focal point, and bilateral that of mirror imaging. Both serve to add  balanced harmony.
 This has been  achieved in the examples below with not only specific  repeated shape, but with repeated plants and accessories, mirroring and matching as well. So as not to create a static design, something that symmetry can sometimes do, focal points have been used as well as geometric shapes to help the design as well as the eye move and flow.

stellamccartneysgarden
garden-collection
100layercake
bourtonhouse
eelectricrevisited
enchanted home
wollerton old hall
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4 comments:

  1. Adore using asymmetry to get symmetry in my work.

    Pure magic.

    Always humble approaching it.

    Garden & Be Well, XOTara

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  2. I smiled reading this Tara, I do as well, but thought it best to save the whole asymmetry to get symmetry for a seperate post.

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  3. I love symmetry in gardens. It's calming for me somehow. These pictures are gorgeous. I'm puzzled by your asymmetry/symmetry comments. Looking forward to that post.

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  4. Jennifer, by symmetry I meant bilateral symmetry as opposed to asymmetry. Bilateral being mirror immage, an example being two urns or trees of the same kind flanking a door, and asymmetry as I tell clients " not the same but balanced" the example being an urn on one side of the door and a tree on the other, both carrying the same visual weight. Thank you for following along.

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