Is a garden essential? - Page 2

pricemazda · January 9th, 2013, 09:45 PM

When I've had flats I've always made sure they have an outside space. Otherwise you are living in a shoebox.

NiallZemin · January 9th, 2013, 09:51 PM

Couldn't live without a garden. Such a great thing to have in summer, like your own private little park.

Also, I need somewhere for my dog to poo when I can't be bothered to take him for a walk.

tuten · January 9th, 2013, 09:59 PM

If you have a child then probably yes. For me? No.

tpe · January 9th, 2013, 10:04 PM

But a garden can be for mature contemplation, and not just for childish play.

tpe · January 9th, 2013, 10:12 PM

A nice non-residential example in a highrise context is the Winter Garden on the 9th floor of the Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Center:

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9th floor. by clarkmaxwell, on Flickr

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The lovely Winter Garden atop the Chicago Public Library by TechSoup for Libraries, on Flickr

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Winter Garden atrium, Chicago Public Library by Jason Reblando, on Flickr

pricemazda · January 9th, 2013, 10:16 PM

^ That's an Atrium, not a garden.

tpe · January 9th, 2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pricemazda

^ That's an Atrium, not a garden.

It's a WINTER garden or conservatory-like space. An atrium need not be glassed-in, nor does an atrium require plants.

Suburbanist · January 9th, 2013, 10:43 PM

So by your definition, what is an atrium, a garden, a conservatory, a gazebo and a terraced greenery?

tpe · January 9th, 2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburbanist

So by your definition, what is an atrium, a garden, a conservatory, a gazebo and a terraced greenery?

I use the basic definition of an atrium (e.g.,in Roman architecture): a central court, usually in the domestic sense. It does not have to be covered, of course.

I consider a conservatory equivalent to a hothouse or winter garden. These are typically glassed-in.

A gazebo: for me, this is a garden pavillion, which can be (but not necessarily) roofed by greenery, as in a pergola.

Terraced greenery? As defined, I guess.

SimonTheSoundMan · January 9th, 2013, 11:31 PM

Very essential.

SimonTheSoundMan · January 9th, 2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburbanist

So by your definition, what is an atrium, a garden, a conservatory, a gazebo and a terraced greenery?

Or a shrubbery?

tuten · January 9th, 2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tpe

But a garden can be for mature contemplation, and not just for childish play.

Indeed, but a garden is not essential for mature contemplation but it is for a child's development.

tpe · January 10th, 2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tuten

Indeed, but a garden is not essential for mature contemplation but it is for a child's development.

I would tend to agree with the latter. But perhaps not with the former. Granted, it is a debatable point...

belfastuniguy · January 10th, 2013, 12:01 AM

When I was living at home with my parents I had a fabulous and beautiful garden to enjoy. Living in an apartment I miss my garden. We have a communal garden but its not the same

***ill tonkso*** · January 10th, 2013, 12:15 AM

Definitely a balcony or roof garden for me, comrades.

belfastuniguy · January 10th, 2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ill tonkso

Definitely a balcony or roof garden for me, comrades.

Roof garden is good! Belfast is finally seeing some new developments incorporating roof gardens in addition to the 'green roof' concept.

SimonTheSoundMan · January 10th, 2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by belfastuniguy

When I was living at home with my parents I had a fabulous and beautiful garden to enjoy. Living in commieblocks I miss my garden. We have a communist garden but its not the same

FTFY.

DBadger · January 10th, 2013, 01:00 AM

I'd say a garden is essential. After living in student flats for three years without one I didn't half miss it. My current garden is huge, big enough to be split into sections. I love it.

CharlieP · January 10th, 2013, 01:12 AM

If only I could find a way of stopping the decadent local cats from constantly crapping on my back lawn.

***ill tonkso*** · January 10th, 2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DBadger

I'd say a garden is essential. After living in student flats for three years without one I didn't half miss it. My current garden is huge, big enough to be split into sections. I love it.

Did your student flat not have a communal garden? In my old flat, I always wished we could have opened up the roof for everyone in the block to share and use together. It would have been ladder access though.

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January 9th, 2013, 09:45 PM	#21
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pricemazda King of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincoln, EU Posts: 17,452 Likes (Received): 143	^ That's an Atrium, not a garden. __________________ In Brussels no one hears you scream

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NiallZemin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 602 Likes (Received): 2	Couldn't live without a garden. Such a great thing to have in summer, like your own private little park. Also, I need somewhere for my dog to poo when I can't be bothered to take him for a walk.

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tpe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago & NYC Posts: 3,397 Likes (Received): 142	But a garden can be for mature contemplation, and not just for childish play.

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tpe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago & NYC Posts: 3,397 Likes (Received): 142	A nice non-residential example in a highrise context is the Winter Garden on the 9th floor of the Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Center: image hosted on flickr 9th floor. by clarkmaxwell, on Flickr image hosted on flickr The lovely Winter Garden atop the Chicago Public Library by TechSoup for Libraries, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Winter Garden atrium, Chicago Public Library by Jason Reblando, on Flickr

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January 10th, 2013, 12:01 AM	#34
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January 10th, 2013, 12:15 AM	#35
*ill tonkso* Portsmouths Finest, Maybe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14,080 Likes (Received): 240	Definitely a balcony or roof garden for me, comrades. __________________ Official Skyscrapercity 'Support the Shard at London Bridge' Facebook Group! Ill-Tonkso.co.uk - My Portfolio Website

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DBadger culled Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wolverhampton, Greater Birmingham Posts: 5,715 Likes (Received): 430	I'd say a garden is essential. After living in student flats for three years without one I didn't half miss it. My current garden is huge, big enough to be split into sections. I love it. __________________ WOLVERHAMPTON *♣ DIRECT TRAINS TO LONDON AND TIPTON* ♣**

January 10th, 2013, 01:12 AM	#39
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