Outdoor Zones

Gathering Zones

Spaces designed for social interaction and relaxation. Material selection and spatial proportions create comfortable environments for gathering.

These zones often feature hardscaping, seating areas, and plantings that provide enclosure and visual interest.

Transition Zones

Areas that connect different parts of the landscape, creating flow between distinct zones. Pathways, material changes, and planting density guide movement.

Transition zones use subtle design elements to signal spatial change while maintaining visual continuity.

Quiet Zones

Enclosed spaces designed for contemplation and solitude. Dense plantings, material textures, and spatial enclosure create calm environments.

These zones emphasize natural materials and plant compositions that provide visual and acoustic separation.

Functional Zones

Areas dedicated to specific activities or functions. Material selection and spatial organization support intended use while maintaining design quality.

Functional zones integrate practical requirements with aesthetic considerations, creating spaces that are both useful and visually composed.

Zone Relationships

The relationship between different zones defines the overall landscape experience. Proximity, material transitions, and planting strategies create connections and separations.

Design considers how zones relate to architecture, how they connect to each other, and how they respond to site conditions and views.