A meticulous planning to design the outside architecture

Sekar James, the Principal Architect of Master Plan Landscape Architects and is pre-eminent architect of South India. Under his able guidance and supervision, HM Tropical Tree, landscaping is carried out.

Landscaping is actually 'outside architecture' Since HM Tropical Tree has 82% open space and 18% built up area, which it actually involved in meticulous planning to design aesthetic, eco-friendly homes. besides client- specific needs such as kennel, play yard, swimming pool, rock garden, storage space and upkeep capability play a vital role. Value additions such as automated irrigation with pop-up sprinklers, rain water recharge, artificial rain etc. are also offered for the asking.

Poetic composition of space and light are attained with imaginative arrangement of plants in designs strictly conceived for show. Big telling masses of plants are grouped at the background for character, contrasts and privacy. Steps and pavements are offered interesting grade changes. Vibrant flowers are placed in raised beds for visual appeal. Lamps and garden furniture besides adds ornamental touches are also functional. Plants clipped into geometry will give those much desired clean lines, while those sculpted to specific forms add glamour to the overall view.

Lush bushes, vibrant flowers, pergolas with snaking creepers, cool fountains and monotony-breaking pools are part of everyone's dreamscape.? "Space and water are limitations in the minds of the clients. It is a challenge to the professional", says Mr. Shekar, who has "taken ground to the ceiling" in several terrace gardens and penthouses.