One of the terms frequently used among real estate developers is “landscape” So what is it, why is it important, and what value does it add to a real estate project?
“Landscape” is a German word consisting of two parts: the first,“Land,” meaning the earth, and the second is "scape," which refers to anything related to the land. The word has evolved in English to mean the design of natural landscapes. "Landscape" consists of two parts: the first is"hardscape," which includes rockwork, swimming pools, pergolas, and structures within the project site; the second part: landscaping, turf, and native plants. “Landscape design” has both aesthetic and economic significance for a real estate project; the value of the property increases the more aesthetically pleasing it is, with an ideal arrangement of ornamental plants, swimming pools, artificial waterfalls, and the artistic use of natural rocks in a harmonious layout—all of which accompanied by multicolored lighting to infuse the space with the spirit and vitality people need to shed the burdens of life and the stresses of work when they return home.
The Significant Role of Landscaping
In major residential projects, landscaping companies play a role no less important than that of the structural engineer, who designs the building—including its concrete foundations and columns—and determines the reinforcement ratios and construction materials, while also specifying the building’s planned heights based on soil studies, soil quality, and the necessary reinforcements to ensure the building’s structural safety. Next comes the role of the architect in designing the building’s facades and selecting appropriate glass facades or materials in colors that blend with the surrounding environment, while also contributing to the marketing objectives of the building’s construction.
Next, the landscape architecture firm steps in to divide the site into hardscape and softscape elements, as mentioned, thus completing the project’s aesthetic vision. The more distinguished the landscape architect is in their work, the greater the project’s value and the higher the sales rate, for the eye buys before the mind does, From the above, we have seen the importance of architectural coordination and how to make optimal use of the project’s land and space. This is no longer a luxury given the fierce competition among real estate development companies and the constant desire to capture the largest share of the real estate market.
