1. The Design Process
Base Plans

2. The Design Process Includes the Following Drawings:
Base plan
Concept Diagram
Preliminary Design
Master Plan/Final Design

3. Preparation for design work
Base plan
Site Analysis
Concept Diagram
Design work
Preliminary Design(s)
Master Plan

4. Base Plan
The base plan is the first drawing in the landscape design process
It is the drawing of the house on the lot
Becomes the ‘skeleton’ of the landscape design
All other designs use the base plan as their base

5. Preparation for the Design Process
Base plans are drawn in plan view
A view from above looking down, also known as a bird’s eye view

6. Preparation for the Design Process
Features included on a base plan are:
The house
Driveways
Existing elements that will become part of a final plan
Walkways
Patios
Fences
Trees/shrubs