Talking about designs -- a few introductory remarks; In the form of open space; [1] Form and forming; Point -- line -- area -- solid; Order; Shape and form; Coherence and prior experience; Form; Superization; Form components; Induction; Forming, design; Connection and landscape architecture projects; [2] Designing and design; Between head and hand; Designing; The design; Intersubjectivity; Intention; Creativity; Bifurcation; The usual design path; Working model for the design process (Darke, Lawson); Means and end; Prevailing conditions; Sign and Content; [3] Space -- place -- path.

3.1 Creating space ("space")Space; Spaces in landscape architecture; 4 propositions for creating landscape architecture space; "Pure" space; Breaking down "pure" space; Suggesting space; Spatial sequences -- spatial gradations; From closed to open spaces; Spatial boundaries; Uniformity of area; Spatial size dependent on human proximity; Space and the effect of space; The human field of vision; Spatial effect and plants; Creating space with height differences; Height differences and spatial effect; Planting to achieve visual changes of relief; The grove; 3.2 Creating focal points ("place").

Focal pointSpecial position; The straight line and the right angle; Emphasized (designed) focal points; 3.3 Movement and access ("path"); Movement -- motive and reaction; Anticipatory orientation; Proceeding "inattentively"; "Beaten" track -- the archetypal path; Positive control; External and internal access; Problems/aims of internal access; Path and goal; Path routing and visual links; Path signs and markers; Trees as path markers; Colonnades and arcades; Path joints; The seat (or bench) -- a (stopping) behaviour archetype; Network of paths; Path routing and use of the area.

Path routing and spatial shapesPaths and spatial sequences; [4] Design qualities; 4.1 Fundamentals of good design; Form and coherence; Uniformity through common features; Shared position; Common features in terms of appearance; Theoretical/thematic common features; Diversity; Satisfying variety -- the disturbance of uniformity; 4.2 Characteristics of good design; Stimulation/uncertainty; Tension; Weight/balance; Harmony; Linking idea/theme/concept; Clarity; Simplicity; 4.3 Repetition as a tool; Repetition; Structure; Patterns; Grids; Variation; Transformation; Rhythm; Proportion; Scale.