Spanish Landscape Architecture

SPANISH LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
RITHIK
SANIYA
AVINASH
NAIMISHA
UNDERSTANDING SPANISH LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
Spanish garden design was strongly influenced by the
renowned Islamic, Persian and Moorish gardens.
Originating in Spain, this style is now popular all over the
world, especially in areas with a similar hot, dry climate.
The Spanish combined the powerful elements of their
influences and perfected the principle of separating spaces
or rooms within the garden layout.
Walled sections create intimate patio areas, courtyards
house impressive fountains and terraces offering views into
the landscape are all incorporated into the Spanish garden
style.
ROMAN PERIOD
Influences
Roman period
Modern vision of a Roman villa.
Gardening in Spain began during the Roman period. Ancient
Rome was very advanced in regards to its architecture and
engineering, and their aqueducts helped irrigate gardens in
remote areas. Because of this, they were able to create
swimming pools and lakes, which emphasized the beauty of the
gardens.
Roman gardens usually had structural and architectural
elements such as porticos, arches, columns, exedras, swimming
pools, wooden kiosks, pergolas, arbours, and even artificial
grottos (ninfeos).Water ran in abundance through channels
and pilones, sometimes with small jets.
ISLAMIC PERIOD
Islamic period
Playground of the Naranjos, Mosque of Córdoba.
Islamic culture in Spain greatly influenced Spanish
gardening. After conquering the peninsula,
the Umayyad Caliphate established many gardens,
especially in its capital city of Córdoba. Islamic gardens
had a lot of shade, as such gardens were usually located
in arid regions. They usually had a fountain in the
middle, surrounded by a walkway and greenery.
ELEMENTS WITHIN SPANISH GARDENS
Tiered Spanish fountains

Moorish lanterns
Carved cantera forms
Urns
Slump block
Saltillo tiles
Cantera stone
Plaster
TIERED SPANISH FOUNTAINS
Moorish lanterns
Carved cantera forms
Urns and Slump block
Saltillo tiles,Cantera stone and
Plaster
COMMON ELEMENTS WITHIN A SPANISH GARDEN
Courtyards
Terraces
Fountains
Reflecting pools
Symmetry
Courtyards - are designed down to the smallest detail.
The architecture surrounding the courtyard reflects the
architecture of the home with Spanish archways and
mosaic accents. These courtyards always include a
water feature or reflection pool.
Terraces - are located throughout the design, often
providing overviews of the gardens below. Seating
areas and potted plants should be incorporated into
these areas as well.
Fountains - and the use of water are extremely
important in the Spanish design. Getting their
influence from Islamic gardens, the Spanish design
differs by consisting of multiple small fountains
throughout rather than one large fountain in the
center of each outdoor room or courtyard.
Reflecting pools - are also from the Islamic gardens,
where they are often the focal point to major
entryways and courtyards. Reflecting pools are
designed amongst geometric shaped, symmetrical
planting beds.
Symmetry - is one of the main elements of the
original Spanish garden. Although you may find they
are changing, their design should have some
symmetrical areas to hold the authenticity of the true
Spanish garden.
APPROACH OF SPANISH GARDEN
Spanish gardens have a drought-tolerant plant pallet;
large grassy lawns that require lots of water in a hot dry
climate just don’t make sense, nor do they represent a real
Spanish design.
Ceramic tiles are used commonly in almost any hardscape
elements of the design such as: built in benches, water
fountains, reflecting pools, retaining walls, walkways, and
are even carried heavily into the décor. Large terracotta
pots, bright blue glazed accent décor, rod iron and unique
urns against the light colored or white plaster calls for
amazing eye candy as you’re walking through the garden.
The Spanish garden design has a unique way of
incorporating architecture with private garden spaces,
making it one of the most popular residential garden styles
today.
 Before you start your design consider the architecture of
your home and size of your yard. If you don’t have the
space to design all of the areas of a Spanish garden, choose
one or two and create a powerful design around them.
 Create focal points in areas and allow plenty of room for a
nice outdoor entertainment area; possibly with an outdoor
kitchen.
The Spanish garden is all about relaxation, enjoyment,
sustainability and attention to detail.
Alcázar of Seville
The Alcázar of Seville is a royal palace
in Seville, Spain, originally developed
by Moorish Muslim kings.
LANDSCAPE PLAN OF SPANISH GARDEN
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