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Preface | p. vii |
Credits | p. ix |
The Concept | p. 1 |
Creativity | p. 1 |
Philosophical Concepts | p. 5 |
Functional Concepts | p. 11 |
Geometric Form Development | p. 17 |
The 90% Rectangular Theme | p. 18 |
The 135% Octagonal Theme | p. 21 |
The 120% Hexagonal Theme | p. 24 |
Circles on Circles | p. 30 |
Concentric Circles and Radii | p. 35 |
Arcs and Tangents | p. 37 |
Circle Segments | p. 41 |
The Ellipse | p. 43 |
The Spiral | p. 45 |
Naturalistic Form Development | p. 48 |
Design Approaches | p. 48 |
The Meander | p. 49 |
The Free Ellipse and Scallops | p. 57 |
The Free Spiral | p. 62 |
The Irregular Polygon | p. 66 |
The Organic Edge | p. 71 |
Clustering and Fragmentation | p. 75 |
Fractal Geometry | p. 78 |
Principles of Design | p. 81 |
Basic Elements of Design | p. 81 |
Organizing Principles | p. 83 |
Integration of Form | p. 96 |
Beyond the Rules: Anomalous and Provocative Design | p. 101 |
Acute Angle Forms | p. 102 |
Counter Forms | p. 104 |
Deconstruction | p. 106 |
Social and Political Landscapes | p. 109 |
Eccentric Landscapes | p. 110 |
Landscapes of Distortion and Illusion | p. 112 |
Case Studies | p. 116 |
Silver Arch Sculpture Garden | p. 117 |
Courtyard of Circles | p. 124 |
Corner Lot Garden | p. 129 |
Pools of Pleasure | p. 136 |
Tsukubai Dialogue | p. 143 |
Canopied Retreat | p. 148 |
Platform Connections | p. 155 |
Appendix | p. 161 |
Guide Patterns | p. 162 |
Geometric Construction Methods | p. 169 |
References | p. 175 |
Index | p. 176 |
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