The theory of Landscape Architecture should not be held to follow rigid guidelines, but instead follow loose ones that may change according to each project. Carl Steinitz believes higher education should approach teacher so that “Any student can integrate the vast majority of academic work in building competence, confidence, and theory” (136). Each individual will approach a project differently, but at the same time it tends to follow “The Design Method” we are taught today in schools. Steinitz sees the trend that practicing professionals envision projects by first using the framework of inquiry backwards and then starting from the beginning. As Landscape Architects grow in their profession, this theory of framework becomes easier, but it is hard to grasp when first learning the steps that should be taken. In studies conducted, it was found that this framework was not used in a rigid sense, but rather a flowing process that skips steps and constantly refers back to others. As students, it is hard to remember to refer back to the previous steps of framework unless reminded by a professor. Applying these steps to projects during school will provide an insight into completely understanding the design process.
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For me, one of the most difficult aspects of the design process to put into practice is its reflexivity. The process is cyclical as both a whole and in parts. Maybe I become too stubborn. Once I find an aspect of my design that I like, I am very reluctant to sit back and actively question the intent/form/scale/etc. of the aspect. But this is the key to properly applying the design process.
I find that taking steps back and reworking parts of your design is one of the most frustrating, but critical stages in design. The best way to deal with this, for me, is to work quickly and not spend too much time on something you will inevitably need to rethink/redraw. Also, I try to never assuming I already understand an aspect of the site, because every time I revisit I learn something new.
It is challenging to reconfigure ideas during a project, especially if you have become attached to something. As a student, I find it is extremely hard to let go of those tangible ideas I have worked so hard at creating and resort back to the bare canvas I bagan with. This is were I end up needing the most guidance; in the ability to let something go when it is not working.
I agree with Andrew, going back and reworking part of your design is the most frustrating, but most important part of designing. You can't just commit to the first decent design that you come up with. It took me a long time to realize not to hold on to my design until I am creating the final master plan. But I am still a firm believer and once I am pass the "point of no return", I will not touch it even if I regret a design move.
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