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Record 1 1999-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landscape Architecture
CONT

... landform can affect what and how much is seen at any one point, establish dramatic vistas, create sequential viewing or "progressive realization" of an object, or completely hide undesirable elements.

CONT

Another major attribute of planting is that it screens unsightly areas, such as garbage collection bins and parking lots.

Key term(s)
  • block off unwanted views

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture paysagère
CONT

On a souvent recours aux conifères ou aux arbustes persistants pour masquer une vue désagréable.

CONT

[...] les plus grands végétaux ou les plus denses servent à masquer les alentours indésirables.

Spanish

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