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Modern Tropical Garden Design

Modern Tropical Garden Design
By Made Wijaya, Tim Street-Porter

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In this richly-illustrated tour of modern tropical gardens, Made Wijaya takes novice gardeners and professionals around the world in search of innovative designs. From South America to the tropical states of the U.S.-including Florida, California and Hawaii-to tropical Asia and tropical Australia, Modern Tropical Garden Design covers a profusion of different environments. The styles of garden design are as various as the terrain covered, and includes gardens by Wijaya and numerous other talented designers.

Modern Tropical Garden Design also explores the myriad of different elements that can be found in the modern tropical garden, including courtyards and patios; pavilions, pergolas and verandas; pavings; water features; pools; walls; plants; colors; furniture; lighting; tropical flower arrangements and art. Incorporating a lively discussion of the work of ten exciting garden visionaries, as well as the work of some early modern masters of garden design, Modern Tropical Garden Design will prove an inspiration for gardeners everywhere.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #119887 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-09-15
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 208 pages

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"In this beautifully illustrated book with Tim Street-Porter's preface, [...] Made Wijaya guides readers through fantastically imagined and designed, stylistically diverse outdoor environments exploring various theories of Modernism and its current expressions."—Veranda


"Along with 270 vibrant photographs of landscapes around the world, the book helps readers to create similar exotic settings in their own back yards."—Home & Design

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About the Author

Made Wijaya was born in Sydney, Australia, and moved to Bali in 1973. He has designed over 600 gardens and 50 houses in the tropical world, and is a recognized authority on tropical gardens and architecture. Wijaya is the author of several books, including Tropical Garden Design. His current projects include the Naples Botanical Gardens in Florida.

Customer Reviews

greatest book on tropical modern garden design, I have ever seen5
I love it. Absolutely inspiring for everybody who loves tropical gardens. The best book on garden design I have ever seen. There are a lot of striking photos with many new and really modern ideas.

enchanting and captivating ddesign5
This book was very enlightening ,in terms of plant design and layout, plus the garden accessories complemented the look, that it made me start to add other combinations to my tropical garden to give that so finished look. Overall this book is enchanting and captivating!!
Emily, ST. JOHN'S, ANTIGUA, WEST INDIES.

Modern Tropical Garden Design4
A good source of inspirational ideas in Garden Design...Beautiful colours and textures throughout the book