Du begeisterst dich für Landschaftsgestaltung. Wie können Sie sicherstellen, dass Ihre Vision mit dem Plan des Architekten übereinstimmt?

Before starting the design process, engage in an open dialogue with the architect. Discuss project goals, constraints, client needs, budget, and timeline. Establish a mutual understanding of professional perspectives and design philosophies. As a landscape architect, clarify how your design elements will complement the architectural features to ensure a cohesive integration of the building and its surroundings.

Understanding the role and ideas of the landscape architect (or civil engineer) by the Owner on the ground floor of a project, instead of being treated as an afterthought, is key. It's happened so many times where an Owner initially gets told by an architect that this thing can happen, that can happen, without first taking constraints, opportunities or municipal compliance of the greenspace or other exterior areas into consideration up front by other allied professionals - and the LA may rightly visualize plan elements outside of a building much differently. Often though, with good communication and good practitioners, both the architect and LA can see overall goals of the projects similarly and adjust their roles accordingly.

It is crucial to have regular meetings with the architect and maintain close communication about your goals, vision, project budget, and the client's concerns and needs. Discussing the project timeline is also essential. During these meetings, you can share your design ideas and explain how they complement the architectural elements, ensuring that both architecture and landscape work together harmoniously. Additionally, clarify how your ideas address the client's needs and concerns, helping to create a cohesive and well-aligned project.

I believe it's not solely about aligning with the architectural plan, but rather about ensuring the overall design aligns with the project's context and requirements. Therefore, openly discussing the possibility of altering not just the landscape design but also the architectural blocks should be approached positively. It's more about a mindset shift than any real adjustment.

Totalmente de acuerdo, no solo con el arquitecto es la sinergia sino con el entorno. El paisajismo es tan importante que despierta los sentidos y emociona, y el diálogo con la arquitectura es un mix perfecto. En ese sentido los ingleses saben muy bien de eso.

A landscape designer should understand that their design must harmonize with the surrounding environment. If an architect wants to highlight certain architectural features, it becomes the landscape designer's art to create a design that supports and enhances the architect's vision. Your design should complement the architectural elements while incorporating your own strategies. For example, if there's a view that needs to be either emphasized or concealed, it’s your role to achieve this through design techniques, such as using specific plants to either obscure the view or draw attention to it, thus creating a balanced and cohesive outcome.

In the design process, it’s essential to follow different steps at various scales. The first step is the concept design, where you present your design ideas and demonstrate how they relate to the surrounding area. This stage should highlight the connectivity between the design elements and the environment.The next step is the detailed design, where you dive deeper into each area, visualizing and refining every aspect. At this scale, you focus on the specifics, such as material selection, explaining the rationale behind each design decision. You also address how each detail aligns with sustainability goals, the client’s concerns, and the project objectives. This stage ensures a thorough and thoughtful approach to every element of the design.

Regular reviews will be helpful in establishing a harmonious design between the landscape and the architectural elements. Frequent review shall establish any probable mismatch of the two designs at an early stage. You will reduce possible errors by frequently reviewing the project-keeping you on target with your timeline for the smooth finishing of the project. Regular reviews also allow for adjustments and improvements, thus keeping the design cohesive and in line with the overall visio

It is very effective to use a collaboration tool during the process of the project. We often use Google's platform for various aspects of our projects and found it very effective. I remember once, we had to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint, and we didn't have much time for each to work on it individually. So we decided to do it on Google Slides, which enabled every team member to do their part at the same time. This thus enabled us to conclude the presentation in one hour, which otherwise might take us 5-6 hours. This real-time collaboration really made our work more efficient.