I would love you to say your opinions, and other classmates aswell! I really don't know how I have done so far, but please tell me as I can re do some parts! Also, I need serious opinions on my homework landscaping, as I don't really like it.
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I would love you to say your opinions, and other classmates aswell! I really don't know how I have done so far, but please tell me as I can re do some parts! Also, I need serious opinions on my homework landscaping, as I don't really like it.
Hey Craig, thanks for being so efficient!
I have spotted a few things about your homework which I'll go through with you.
First of all, I'd like to say that you absolutely nailed the shape of the building, so give yourself a virtual pat on the back for that!
But, as always you can improve (nothing ever made by anyone is ever perfect, no matter how many people say so!). I spotted that in the first picture the railing on your roof is facing inwards - ideally the curved areas should be curving our from the building. Imagine if your were hosting a party there and kept tripping over the railing, it wouldn't be ideal! LOL
I do agree that you could also change your landscaping slightly. This is a modern build, and while appropriate in some areas, dense landscaping doesn't really look appropriate. Try googling 'Modern Landscape Design' and see what comes up - this is one useful website I found: http://www.home-designing.com/2010/11/beautiful-roof-gardens-and-landscape-designs
See how they keep the majority of the space open and then conceal the area with potted plants and borders? This is because in reality, your family would want to use this space for relaxing outdoors and wouldn't have much luck of they were surrounded by some rather verdant bushes! You are more than welcome to use the plants from Buy Mode if you want, and try experimenting with MoveObjects On to see what you can make.
Yay! Thanks so much for the help, Wib! All done with the build, will now take my time with homework. The wall worked out for me. Appreciate you sticking it out with me. :oops:
Alright, I will look for tons of constructive criticism... remember, I am beginner. Not very good with pictures, either. Only three? ok.
Front shot, to include the build and the small amount of landscape. Unsure as to how much to landscape. I left the area in front of the building untouched.
Next is the side view with the back patio landscaping. Also a roof view there.
Last image is another shot of the back patio landscaping area.
Craig: I definitely think that the new version is improved! Well done As a finishing touch though, I would turn MoveObjects On, and hold the [Alt] key down to turn off the grid and move the planters slightly more into the hedge so they look more like a border, and not as much space is lost.
Prisca: That is just the right amount of landscaping. All I meant by 'around the driveway' was just one or two squares of landscaping around the edge of the granite to softenit slightly. You've produced a very nice interpretation of the landscaping - it reminds me of an artist's house! Personally, I would move the items placed on the main (larger) patio up to the fence, so that later we can have some future there, but you can use your judgment. I would definitely move the tall palm on the side of the house though, as from the pictures is appears to be cutting through the wall, which is rule number one of not what to do when placing plants. If you levelled out just one square behind the tree and placed it there, you wouldn't be cheating too much!
It was actually rather fun helping you as well, and now when you're using CFE you will know a new technique!
Jacks: Welcome back to course two! I'll see you in a fortnight
Good Morning! Thanks for the help and I will do what you suggested! I'm really excited for the next lesson and am wondering when it will be? Next Saturday?
Btw, I am going to add that in later! As I am slightly busy right now.
Good Morning! Thanks for the help and I will do what you suggested! I'm really excited for the next lesson and am wondering when it will be? Next Saturday?
Btw, I am going to add that in later! As I am slightly busy right now.
The next course will be in two weeks. Keep practising between now and then!
Tried posting earlier, and site went down for me. Wibble, thank you so, so much... I am having a blast! I will post some new pics here, but you can decide which pics you will judge... it is only fair, since I have been given some guidance since the first ones.
This is the front now. I used several different Palms, which gives it more of an ecclectic feel than a modern feel, I suppose. I like it though, so... I think the only change I am leaning towards is moving the really tall ones at the front to the rear.
The side landscaping. I changed the type of Palm, insteading of bumping out a square, although that was an excellent idea. Now the Palm is above the roof, and you will enjoy it from the rooftop patio.
Back patio area... scaled down the tree, and moved around the deco's.
I hope I learned something. I know I'm really enjoying myself!
Thanks! I just looked at your WIP, and it is amazing! My mom collected lots of trinkets and stuff, and I think it made me just the opposite... I tend to be a minimalist. I tend to not use enough. I just love your decor, it is perfect!
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Hey Craig, thanks for being so efficient!
I have spotted a few things about your homework which I'll go through with you.
First of all, I'd like to say that you absolutely nailed the shape of the building, so give yourself a virtual pat on the back for that!
But, as always you can improve (nothing ever made by anyone is ever perfect, no matter how many people say so!). I spotted that in the first picture the railing on your roof is facing inwards - ideally the curved areas should be curving our from the building. Imagine if your were hosting a party there and kept tripping over the railing, it wouldn't be ideal! LOL
I do agree that you could also change your landscaping slightly. This is a modern build, and while appropriate in some areas, dense landscaping doesn't really look appropriate. Try googling 'Modern Landscape Design' and see what comes up - this is one useful website I found: http://www.home-designing.com/2010/11/beautiful-roof-gardens-and-landscape-designs
See how they keep the majority of the space open and then conceal the area with potted plants and borders? This is because in reality, your family would want to use this space for relaxing outdoors and wouldn't have much luck of they were surrounded by some rather verdant bushes! You are more than welcome to use the plants from Buy Mode if you want, and try experimenting with MoveObjects On to see what you can make.
Thank you for taking part in the lesson!
--Wibble
--Wibble
DaDa!
Still not entirely happy with it but I'll see if you guys like it! Opinions?
I was going to ask that. I understood the back patio but not how much of the front.
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Front shot, to include the build and the small amount of landscape. Unsure as to how much to landscape. I left the area in front of the building untouched.
Next is the side view with the back patio landscaping. Also a roof view there.
Last image is another shot of the back patio landscaping area.
Any thoughts are welcomed!!
Craig: I definitely think that the new version is improved! Well done
Prisca: That is just the right amount of landscaping. All I meant by 'around the driveway' was just one or two squares of landscaping around the edge of the granite to softenit slightly. You've produced a very nice interpretation of the landscaping - it reminds me of an artist's house! Personally, I would move the items placed on the main (larger) patio up to the fence, so that later we can have some future there, but you can use your judgment. I would definitely move the tall palm on the side of the house though, as from the pictures is appears to be cutting through the wall, which is rule number one of not what to do when placing plants. If you levelled out just one square behind the tree and placed it there, you wouldn't be cheating too much!
It was actually rather fun helping you as well, and now when you're using CFE you will know a new technique!
Jacks: Welcome back to course two! I'll see you in a fortnight
--Wibble
Btw, I am going to add that in later! As I am slightly busy right now.
The next course will be in two weeks. Keep practising between now and then!
--Wibble
--Wibble
This is the front now. I used several different Palms, which gives it more of an ecclectic feel than a modern feel, I suppose. I like it though, so... I think the only change I am leaning towards is moving the really tall ones at the front to the rear.
The side landscaping. I changed the type of Palm, insteading of bumping out a square, although that was an excellent idea. Now the Palm is above the roof, and you will enjoy it from the rooftop patio.
Back patio area... scaled down the tree, and moved around the deco's.
I hope I learned something. I know I'm really enjoying myself!
--Wibble
Aww! Thanks for telling me that, I really like knowing that people benefited from my class!
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