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G. Modelling Nature in Ecologically Oriented Urban Context 19 her design of 2004 called The Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility – ‘Morning Glory Pools’. Zoomorphic patterns, inspired by the shapes of animals, are popular particularly as a way of hedge modeling. Forms closer to naturalism, though, are single tufts of grass looking like curled up cats. The shapes resembling animals could sometimes be achieved by delicate pruning, supporting a branch, and, finally appropriate lighting up. The formal reference to selected features of natural plant communities could be called as drawing from ecomorphic patterns.
The formal model 7. Nature modelled in the aspect of spatial perception The way in which greenery is observed is marked with the quality of our perception. The ability to perceive depends on the structural features of the object and the observer’s sensitivity. For a greenery designer, it is the basic tool of creating a form. 1 Perceiving elements of a naturalistic arrangement It is essential to perceive the following elements: forces binding the arrangement, its dynamism, harmony with the surroundings and the hierarchy conducting the observer.
The motives of corridors along streams or animal paths with the canopy of trees forming a vault seen at a distance. g. Modelling Nature in Ecologically Oriented Urban Context 19 her design of 2004 called The Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility – ‘Morning Glory Pools’. Zoomorphic patterns, inspired by the shapes of animals, are popular particularly as a way of hedge modeling. Forms closer to naturalism, though, are single tufts of grass looking like curled up cats. The shapes resembling animals could sometimes be achieved by delicate pruning, supporting a branch, and, finally appropriate lighting up.