Stilgoe’s Philosophy and Principles of Landscape Design
To understand the cultural context and livability of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, it is necessary to first familiarize yourself with the philosophies and fundamental principles of Stilgoe’s landscaping designs. According to Stilgoe (103), the practical design of a productive landscape happens with the aid of architectural philosophies. In the research, the British stressed that knowing the purpose of landscaping initiated the philosophical understanding of design. Before starting any landscaping design, architects inquire clients to list the significant sections of yards yet to be developed. Landscaping purposes reduce the difficulties of congesting construction sites; keeping such purpose in mind helps landscaping designers to picture the future spacing of isolated localities. Secondly, landscape design incorporates the projection of the future; the philosophy helps architects think about the future arrangements of various cities and people. A compelling landscape should also have a sense of balance, simplicity, proportion, focalization, unity, and a flowing rhythm as the fundamental principles of design.
The Landscape of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (DFW) is a densely populated area in Northern Texas; in its settings, the region covers eight principal cities and eleven counties. Stilgoe (136) holds that the region has been recording increased population growth in the U.S. since 2016. Landscaping the region can be complex, especially with over 7.6 million individuals residing in the metropolises, towns, and cities of DFW. The architects who designed the region’s landscape must have incorporated the critical principles of Stilgoe. The urban sector contains more than 5.1 million individuals; therefore, building new structures in the region is probably technical; however, incorporating site design concepts can help learners determine the look, square footage per unit, and layouts in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In this design, I will incorporate 2% infrastructure, 4% housing and local economies, and 6% cultural context and livability of the region.
The Future of Automobile and Housing Shortages in DFW
The landscape appearance of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is likely to impact its future housing demands. Aspiring homeowners might spend a lot of money constructing such structures within the municipalities of Northern Texas. The layout and outlook of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex homes will be much more complex with the rising population in 2025. Mortgage rates might increase based on the government’s policies to control congestion in such regions. Management of the 7.6 million people in the urban regions of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has proved to be complex; as such, the future projection of housing challenges in 2025 is likely to be realized. The demanding nature of DFW will attract many people into the area, leading to the potential development of overpopulation. The fights against shanties in urban regions might be affected by housing problems in 2025.
Site Design of the (Un)Seen
Harwood K. Smith, an Architect and director of the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA), formulated essential guidelines for site design. According to Rizoma (16′), architectural services are designed into five significant phases; Schematic design, construction documents, design development, construction administration, and bidding, including the five design phases of sites. Before constructing any building on a wholly surveyed piece of land, architects consider site analysis, project scope observation, project scheduling, and code analysis as the primary elements of feasible landscape design studies.
Marion Dozier, a famous member of the Dallas Nine, commented on the specific emphasis on site designs. In DFW, the painter could suggest incorporating regionalist artwork in the design of landscapes. Moreover, as a member of the Dallas Artist league, Dozier would reduce the landscaping of the region’s houses on reduced budgets and scales of 10 acres. The tension and harmony among residents in DFW can be managed with the design of landscapes similar to the images portrayed in the slide above. The green infrastructure will promote the utility of water and the colors of the compound. Architects and interior designers can thus imitate similar copies to reduce unnecessary landscape expenses.
Cultural Contributions of Artists and Architectures in DFW
Artists and architects are the pioneers of landscaping. The professionals need to receive some tributes regarding their cultural contributions to site designs and the mapping of developmental spaces. According to Hou et al. (17), landscaping architects like Smith are embraced in learning environments based on their cultural contributions to the construction industry. First, architects are remembered for designing functional and attractive parks in Northern Texas. Secondly, such professionals are known for their cultural engagement in planning locations and spacing of roads, buildings, walkways, plantations, flowers, and even trees.
Cultural Context and Livability
In DFW, the quality of life issues are high following the region’s industrialization, and the landscapers considered office setups in the area to help manage the employment issues of Dallas. Besides, the access to equity in social amenities makes the region a metropolitan place in high demand.
The livability factor is high in DFW because the region is connected to a constant supply of water points, social amenities, and other primary services and infrastructures.
Summary
In summary, the knowledge of landscaping assists learners in understanding the cultural contributions of architects and artists on the palming of various projects. For example, identifying DFW as a metropolis simplifies the evaluation of the infrastructural designs and future thinking about the region’s developmental changes. The philosophy and fundamental principles of landscaping depict the beauty of DFW and its future housing plans.
Works Cited
Hou, J., et al. Now urbanism: The future city is here. Routledge, 2014.
Rizoma. “Documentary about Luis Barragan.” YouTube, 2015.
Stilgoe, J. R. What is landscape? MIT Press, 2018. ISBN: 9780262535281
Videomax. “Documentary about FRIDA KAHLO.” YouTube, 2016.