Geoffrey Jellicoe

 

Shute House

It is hard to find a photo that best represents Geoffrey Jellicoe ‘s work because a lot of his design was to force subconscious reactions on people in his spaces. So, whilst I have not explored this garden to be able to experience this, I can see how he has been successful in achieving it. I am impressed how throughout this garden Jellicoe has used water in a variety of ways to instil feelings and emotions in its visitors. I particularly like how he has used small waterfalls each with copper shaped in different ways to create different sounds as you walk through the space. Jellicoe has also used hedging in the garden to create vistas as well as rooms each I feel have a strong atmosphere. Looking around the garden it make obvious Gellicoe’s huge knowledge of garden history that he has drawn upon as well as his use of philosophy.

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The Garden Museum (2026) Archive. Available at: https://www.gardenmuseum.org.uk/visit/archive/ (Accessed: 14 February 2026).

North Place Initial Reactions

Below are my first sketches on top of the base plan for North Place Car Park. I was mainly looking at how people can move through the space and the shapes that creates. 

Claude Comier

 

18 Shades of Gay, Montreal

This art installation by Comier shows how a simple idea can truly transform a whole neighbourhood. Whilst the street below remains the same just seeing the bright colours of the thousands of suspended balls brings me a sense of joy and I can imagine completely changes the atmosphere of what would otherwise look like normal street. Not only this I can see how the installation has attracted many visitors to view them which has inevitable caused the neighbourhood and its businesses to prosper and grow. The minimal intervention to the ground also appears have done well in still allowing the street to perform a wide variety of functions below. I really enjoy how the changing colours throughout the space make me want to explore the entire street. Drawing my eyes along the linear space. However the huge number of plastic balls is concerning as I am unsure if they will be able to be reused after the installation is removed.

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CCxA (no date) 18 Shades of Gay. Available at: https://ccxa.ca/en/projects/18-shades-of-gay/ (Accessed: 11 February 2026).

Laurie Olin

 Apple Park, California

I like this photo of apple park by Laurie Olin as it showcases very well the interaction between the building, people and the landscape. People are using the landscape to travel, exercise and rest. It is not just something to look at out the window of the offices. The reflective surfaces on the building mirrors the planting helping the smooth modern office to appear more settled in the rough landscape. Another feature I believe has been successful is how the landscape has been formed to hide the surrounding urban areas instead the landform and planting give the illusion the building is set in the middle of open countryside. However, considering California can be a very hot place there seems to be a lack of trees to provide shade to cool the paths or availability of seating for resting.

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Foster + Partners (no date) Apple Park. Available at: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/apple-park(Accessed: 11 February 2026). 

Dan Kiley

 

Fountain Place

I picked this landscape by Dan Kiley as I am instantly drawn to how it creates a refuge within a busy city environment as well as his creativity in doing this. Kiley has used reflections extremely well here, firstly by creating what looks like a swamp but a much cleaner and inviting urban one at that. The reflection with the building’s windows have also been used to give the space a good illusion that makes it feel much wider than it is. To me, it looks like the perfect place to take a break from work, and I would like to sit beneath the cool spot created away from the Texas sun If I was there. I also find the simplicity of the composition very appealing as it creates a very tranquil environment.

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The Cultural Landscape Foundation (no date) Fountain Place. Available at: https://www.tclf.org/sites/default/files/microsites/kiley-legacy/FountainPlace.html (Accessed: 11 February 2026).

Sust Tech Planting Initial Ideas

In yesterday's lecture we began to look at planting plans for our designs of barnwood arboretum. My plans will be focused on the green roof for the orangery that is at the back of my amphitheater. Whislt I haven't yet explored individual plant species I looked at how drift of colour could be used to create drama which I want as it will be at the end of the park's central avenue.

Quick Concept

In yesterday's lecture we had a quick task to develop a concept for a courtyard garden with a simple brief and a starting object. There was a selection of objects and I chose a rectangle. From this I developed an idea that the rectangle had landed from space hundreds of years ago and for some reason had an infinite source of water and was a source of life on earth. The object would be a dark black smooth stone contrasting with a damp and misty surrounding temperate rainforest environment that is contained by the courtyard walls.