My Personal Design Statement
Landscape architecture is multi functional and diverse. This is what inspires me to design. I believe every project is different with its own issues to overcome, considering the background that underlies the population and the origins of a site or region is key to a good and sustainable design for future generations.
When designing a space it is important to understand the people that use the space and how they interact with the landscapes that surround them and why? I have always been interested in how different cultures live and work within their landscapes. I think it is important to consider these issues whilst designing to realise the differences between the local communities as well as looking at the larger social influences of a community.
An example of a landscape I am keen to design with is ‘delta habitats.’ After visiting Rotterdam in the second year of my degree I became enticed by the diversity of the environment, particularly the threshold where the land meets the water. I have since been keen to research how different delta habitats function day to day. The organic forms fascinate me as they are ever changing and evolving constantly, and there is always something new on the horizon to explore. I am passionate that all landscapes should be seen in this way, pushing myself to gain as much background and knowledge as possible to allow my design process to be as appealing and diverse as the landscape that surrounds us.
