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Victoria Square : a study of central city open space
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1976)
This study firstly looks at the historical function and structure of central city open space. It then considers Christchurch and the function and structure of its central squares. The study finally takes a detailed look ...
Cheviot Hills: the development of a landscape: past, present and future
(University of Canterbury, 1973)
The Cheviot Hills Station has been occupied for well over 115 years by Europeans. The changes during the evolution of this station have developed the potential of the
site and retained a close relationship throughout the ...
The landscape of beach settlements
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1988)
This study looks at beach settlements and the effect they have on the visual character of the coast environment. The problems created by beach settlements in terms of environmental damage, aesthetic impact and the reduction ...
Landscape architecture and planning
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
A study investigating the way in which landscape issues have been introduced into the planning system at the level of the District Scheme. An assessment is made of the relationship between landscape architecture and planning ...
Planting philosophy : New Zealand planting design past and present
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
Planting philosophy is seldom discussed within the New Zealand landscape profession. Most designers have their own ideas on planting, but seem reluctant to influence the approach of others. Perhaps the landscape, the people ...
Changing perceptions of Banks Peninsula: this dissertation fulfills part of the requirements for the Diploma in Landscape Architecture [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
Originally named Banks Island by Captain Cook in 1770, Banks Peninsula is the promontory on the Canterbury coast caused by the spread of alluvial plains from the Main Divide joining with the island formed by the Lyttleton ...
A design study of residential camps : this study [dissertation] is submitted in partial fulfilment toward the Diploma of Landscape Architecture, Lincoln College, University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
Historically the key factor for the location and the development of residential camps was the availability of cheap land; either marginal land or odd corners of productive land. Other factors may have been the donation of ...
Homebush : landscape development of an historical farm in the foothills of the Canterbury Plains : a major design study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma in Landscape Architecture at Lincoln College, University of Canterbury
(Lincoln University, 1975)
The beginnings of development, accompanied by the fresh experience of a new environment, the struggle for existence, and a greater contact with natural forces, has given way to the apparent uncertainty of adolescence where ...
The suburban front garden : a dissertation prepared in partial completion of the course requirements for the post-graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture, at Lincoln University [i.e. College], New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1988)
Few of us think twice about the ornamental front garden, and yet no element is more ubiquitous in the context of our suburban lives. For some, it is no more than a background nuisance, a ritual of work on infrequent weekends. ...
Abandoned villages : cultural planting in the relict landscapes of Central Otago : meanings and management : [dissertation, Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1987)
Almost all landscapes can be considered cultural
landscapes. Set within the context of the wider cultural landscape, occur locations where evidence of the past is
more apparent than elsewhere, labelled historic ...