up:: [[CKLA330 - Landscape Design Studio]] tags:: #source/course #on/design #on/landscape_design # CKLA330 M8 - Project Manifesto The course emphasizes critical thinking and expression of skills and intellect, akin to a design thesis, culminating in a final project presentation. Participants are tasked with creating a project manifesto, encapsulating the underlying meaning of their project, which serves as a unique and special concept. Just as in *literature or film, every aspect of a landscape design should contribute to its narrative*, reinforcing the project manifesto. Urban landscapes comprise various elements like newsstands, seating, and gardens, presenting an opportunity to integrate them cohesively into the design concept, enhancing its overall coherence. The example of Toronto City Hall's green roof garden illustrates the potential of landscape design to inspire and promote environmental sustainability. The garden not only provides a public space but also contributes to habitat preservation, stormwater management, and air quality improvement. Similarly, Berczy Park in Toronto showcases how landscape design can convey conceptual meaning, such as through whimsical fountain design paying homage to park visitors' dogs. Landscape architects play a crucial role in realizing the project manifesto, ensuring that the built form reflects the intended conceptual idea. **Key Points:** - Toronto City Hall's green roof garden demonstrates the benefits of landscape design for public spaces and environmental sustainability. - Berczy Park's fountain design exemplifies how landscape architecture can convey conceptual meaning. - Landscape architects play a vital role in translating the project manifesto into built form. The project manifesto serves as the philosophical backbone of landscape design, encapsulating the meaning and uniqueness of the project. It is manifested through both the overall design and the intricate details of individual components within the landscape. An impactful outdoor space often derives its memorability from the specific meaning embedded in its design. **Key Points:** - The project manifesto is the philosophical message underlying landscape design. - It encompasses both the overall design and the details of individual features. - Memorable outdoor spaces often have specific meanings embedded in their design. The image chosen for the project should encapsulate the essence of the design, serving as a visual representation of the project manifesto. This image, along with a written description, forms a crucial document that can be integrated into project boards or reports. The manifesto streamlines design decisions and provides clarity for future directions, ensuring that features are purposefully selected to align with the project's overarching idea. **Key Points:** - The chosen image should reflect the essence of the design. - It serves as a visual representation of the project manifesto. - The manifesto guides design decisions and provides clarity for future directions. In addition to the image and written description, creating an abstract concept such as a logo or symbol further distills the project's idea or design. This visual summary offers a concise representation, allowing viewers to grasp the project's intent quickly. Breaking down the larger idea into a minimal and graphic form aids in understanding the design's overarching concept, especially for students. #### Resources * [vancouver.ca/files/cov/guiding-principles-sense-of-place.pdf](https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/guiding-principles-sense-of-place.pdf) * [Sense of Place – The Nature of Cities](https://www.thenatureofcities.com/2016/05/26/sense-of-place/)