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Paul Bangay

A Life in Garden Design
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Paul Bangay is a lavishly illustrated exploration of the renowned landscape designer's work, showcasing his commitment to creating tranquil and elegant outdoor spaces. The book delves into his design philosophy, highlighting how he combines classical principles with modern functionality. It offers readers a glimpse into a variety of stunning gardens from his impressive portfolio.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about landscape design and appreciate beautiful garden aesthetics. With stunning photography and expert insights from a renowned garden designer, it offers inspiration and practical advice for creating serene outdoor spaces.

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Paul Bangay

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Paul Bangay is Australia's most sought-after garden designer, with close to forty years' experience. Known for his mastery of scale, balance, form, and colour, Paul draws on his lifelong study of the natural and classical worlds to create gardens around the globe.

This illustrated memoir explores the evolution of one of Australia's finest design minds. A visual delight, it ranges from photos of childhood gardens and goats to hand-drawn plans for Paul's earliest designs. Through never-before-seen materials, the story behind Paul's vision is revealed - and we see the creative workings that come to fruition in meticulous and timeless gardens.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760763282

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 320.0mm

Weight: 2080g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Paul Bangay OAM holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) from The University of Melbourne. In 1994 he was granted a Victorian Arts Centre travelling scholarship to further his study of landscape design in Europe and the Americas. He won the Mobil Pegasus Award for the best contribution to the Melbourne International Festival of the Arts (1989). In 2001 Bangay was awarded the Centenary Medal for his contribution to public design projects and in 2018 he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to landscape architecture. Since 2020 he has served as a trustee for Cruden Farm, and since 2018 as an ambassador for Prince's Trust Australia. He is the author of eleven books on garden design.

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