ABSTRACT
The boundaries of enclosed gardens can be designed to have layers of enclosure, habitable porous zones that mediate between interior and exterior conditions. The enclosed garden can be considered as a particular type of outdoor space, but within that type there can be a wide range of interpretations. Its ambiguity lends itself to interpretation by both the designers and the users, who can exploit its characteristics to suit their needs, both on the ground and surrounding boundaries. The success of captured landscape lies in first, the treatment of the ground – the paving and planting, and second, in the treatment of its boundary walls. The boundary wall protects the interior from unwanted predators, so plants can be nurtured without the risk of animals damaging or eating them. Enclosed gardens can be tuned to seasonal variation, through the permanent structure of the building, through adjustments to the boundary wall and through planting.
