LA 1201 Chapter : LA 1201 2 23
Document Summary
Ridge (horizon, crest): top of river bank, where the slope ends. Slope: river bank, extending to base of river. L. architects can change all aspects of the river to conform to their design, based on their personal aesthetic appeal. Foreshortening edge of lawn + other edge seem to come together, preventing line of sight that reveals a dip. Berm- if standing on flat ground, it is a large raised manmade or natural hill that has slope, ridge, floor. Display is used to display things, and has other uses. Like a berm, but with shrubs or flowers. Military crest area on hill not directly on top. Concealment + revealment to disguise the l. a. work. Haha- dip in ground that divides two areas of land. Like in zoo display, with trench that separates mokeys from humans. All areas of exhibit are visible to visitors. Manmade spaces and natural spaces have landforms that conform to the environment.
