Description
Few people have difficulty conjuring images of modern Scandinavian design, whose influence over the past century has reached around the world. More difficult for many is imagining the quiet landscapes of the Nordic countries, which range from the flatlands of Denmark to the dramatic mountains and fjords of Norway. These majestic environments, combined with long summer days and light-poor winters, raking light and dense birch forests, have given rise to exceptionally refined examples of garden and landscape design.
This survey presents the best gardens to have been produced in the region over the past ten years. Organized by themes that encapsulate the special ambience and lifestyle of the Scandinavian countries - Simplicity, Silence, Fragility, Nakedness, Attunement, Boldness, Openness and Care - each garden is presented through images and texts explaining its unique aspects and describing its particularly Scandinavian characteristics.
The timelessness of Nordic design has proven itself around the world for many decades. Now it is time for the quality of its gardens and landscapes to come into the light.
With 291 illustrations in colour
A rich survey of Scandinavia's best and most inspiring contemporary gardens
About the Author
Annika Zetterman is a professional garden designer with over ten years' experience working throughout Scandinavia and the rest of Europe.
Reviews
'Sheds light on simple, stylish gardens across the North Sea' - Daily Telegraph
'If you love the beauty of the Scandinavian landscape you will love this book' - Reckless Gardener
'Presents some of the best gardens created over the past ten years, exploring how Scandinavians mix traditional Nordic planting principles with breathtakingly innovative ideas' - Homes & Gardens
'Beautiful ... a fabulous resource' - Cumbria Life
'A wide variety of ideas for creating modern outdoor spaces in any environment' - Detroit News
Book Information
ISBN 9780500296141
Author Annika Zetterman
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1220g
This survey presents the best gardens to have been produced in the region over the past ten years. Organized by themes that encapsulate the special ambience and lifestyle of the Scandinavian countries - Simplicity, Silence, Fragility, Nakedness, Attunement, Boldness, Openness and Care - each garden is presented through images and texts explaining its unique aspects and describing its particularly Scandinavian characteristics.
The timelessness of Nordic design has proven itself around the world for many decades. Now it is time for the quality of its gardens and landscapes to come into the light.
With 291 illustrations in colour
A rich survey of Scandinavia's best and most inspiring contemporary gardens
About the Author
Annika Zetterman is a professional garden designer with over ten years' experience working throughout Scandinavia and the rest of Europe.
Reviews
'Sheds light on simple, stylish gardens across the North Sea' - Daily Telegraph
'If you love the beauty of the Scandinavian landscape you will love this book' - Reckless Gardener
'Presents some of the best gardens created over the past ten years, exploring how Scandinavians mix traditional Nordic planting principles with breathtakingly innovative ideas' - Homes & Gardens
'Beautiful ... a fabulous resource' - Cumbria Life
'A wide variety of ideas for creating modern outdoor spaces in any environment' - Detroit News
Book Information
ISBN 9780500296141
Author Annika Zetterman
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1220g
