Green eggs and ham

Searching for inspiration recently, I came across the book Avant Gardners by Tim Richardson, former editor of Wallpaper Magazine. The book is focused on conceptualist landscape design, a term used to describe a group of designers whose work is characterised by an idea which informs all aspects of the landscape. This photo is of Nip Pasage's Virage Vert (Green Shift) project in Montreal, a fun and cheeky exploration of the importance of being green - with colour, texture and artificial materials at the forefront of the design. The large green balls function as a play space for children, seating and an art installation.

Avant Gardners details landscape designs from 50 Designers and Landscape Architects from around the world, including essays about the theory of conceptualist landscape design.

Image source: Avant Gardeners photo slideshow by Time Magazine.