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Contents
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
CHATEAU CHENONCEAUX
NISHAT BAGH
HIMEJI CASTLE GARDEN
YU YUAN GARDEN
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Melbourne, 1846
Endnotes PAGE 11 List of Figures PAGE 12 Bibliography PAGE 13
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France, 1514
Kashmir, 1633
Kansai, 1600s
Shanghai, 1559
Chapter 1
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 1846
1846
1864
Founding of the Botanic Gardens
Growing discontent about the gardens
1857
Mueller became the Director of the Botanic Gardens
1876
Guilfoyle became the Director of the Botanic Gardens
Fig. 1 North view of the Lagoon, framing the buildinmgs in the Melbourne CBD
Fig. 2 East View of the Guilfoyle’s Volcano showing the rich vegetation
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Fig. 3 Tea Pavilion was constructed as part of Guilfoyle’s renovation idea
Fig. 4 Site plan of the Royal Botanic Gardens after the renovation
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Chapter 2
Chateau Chenonceaux France, 1514
1411
1559
Chenonceau Manor was built by the Marque Family
The Chateau was occupied by Medici Family
1513
Rebuilding of the Chateau by Charles XVII
1624
Fig. 5 View of the Chateau’s Main Facade and entrance progression
The Chateau was given to Gabrielle d’Estrees
Fig. 6 Side view of the Chateau, demonstrating its grandeur and vastness
Fig. 8 Symbol of the Medici Family engraved throughout the building Fig. 7 Aerial view of the site, showing the Renaissance styled lawn
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Fig. 9 Aerial view of the whole site, showing the axiality and hierarchy within
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Chapter 3
Nishat Bagh
1619
1700 - Present
The construction for the garden started
Reknowned as one of the largest Mughal Gardens in India
Kashmir, 1633
1633
Nishat Bagh was opened and established
Fig. 10 View of the geometric water fountain and terraces
Fig. 11 Picture of the main pavilion right above the highest terrace
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AA
Entry point to the
straight water channel from the modern road
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B
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Small Pavilion
CC
Zenana Terrace
C
Fig. 12 Overall plan of the garden terraces, emphasizing progression and hierarchy
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Chapter 4
1331
Himeji Castle Garden
Building of the Castle by Akamatsu Sadanori
1931
Designated as a National Treasure
Kansai, 1600s
1609
1956
Expansion and development of the castle
Restoration work for the castle began
A Nishinomaru BB
Sangoku Moat
C C D D
Honmaru
EE
Seppuku Maru
Great Tenshu
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C
A
E
B
Fig. 13 Aerial view of the whole castle, designed as a defense system
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Fig. 14 View of the water pond inside the West Bailey
Fig. 15 View of the curvy pathways leading to the main buildings
Fig. 16 Picture of the fortified walls throughout the castle site
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Chapter 5
Yu Yuan Garden Shanghai, 1559
B Fig. 18 Poetic phrases carved on the square stone above the archways above the river
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Main Entrance to Yu Yuan Garden
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Lou of a Thousand Flowers
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Pavilions on rock piles
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Clear Snow Hall
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Brick Relief of ‘Immortals in Paradise Garden’
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Pond with tea house
Fig. 17 Site Plan of Yu Yuan Garden, showing its intricate circulation systems Fig. 19 Open pavilion framing the views along the bridge
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1760
1577
The garden underwent a reconstruction process
The garden construction finished
1706
Building of the Inner Garden
1956
The garden was restorated due to the damage from the Oplum War
Fig. 20 Details of the Dragon sculpture on the roof symbolising prosperity
Fig. 21 Picture of the metaphorical Boat-like Pavilion
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Endnotes
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List OF Figures
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Bibliography
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