Piet Oudolf

 

Piet Oudolf's work is easily identifiable by its range of colours and contrasting textures. The site's primary objectives were to hide the surrounding buildings and allow students to use the space still. The trees and plants within the site have been designed to shield views of the large buildings, where possible. Piet has included large circular areas of grass and concrete to let the users stop and sit within the site; these areas are beautiful but practical, allowing students to use the site actively. Piet also has a large steel ring around the base of one of the trees, which gives another area for people to sit on. 
I like Piet's work it really combines nature's beauty with practicality. His work is also designed to change over time as the plants grow and change, allowing the site to be used throughout the year with a different effect each visit.


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