Architectural and artistic design of the road

One of the many elements of the landscape by roads. Her role in the perception of the terrain is difficult to overestimate. The road is able to destroy and to emphasize the unique identity and charm of the surrounding nature

The road is a structural component of the landscape, a kind of guide, which tells about the features of the dynamics of the edge and its sights.

Formation of recreation facility (a place for tourism and countryside recreation) always starts from the road. Its planning organization may be divided into two zones. From a functional area directly to the same road near zone. This is the place roadside facilities, small architectural forms, elements of improvement, green spaces dedicated (snow retention) and decorative purposes.

In the far field of landscape and architectural landscape construction in addition to the natural landscape could be monuments, memorials, a panorama of human settlements or individual buildings for industrial or agricultural purposes.

Thus, the formation of architectural and artistic design of the road can not be carried out by the road construction without the participation of the landscape designer. When designing the road should take into account many factors, including historical and national, geographical features, speed, safety.

Excellent on roadside trees in rows, widely used in the past, not only complicates the review of the surrounding landscape, but on the highway could cause an accident. The most acceptable is growing over the picturesque roads of trees and shrubs in groups.

Landscape architects, in cooperation with the road engineers should strive to build roads, design of which will be united in a common plan, theme. Bridges and overpasses, areas for recreation, lighting and landscaping should be addressed in a coherent manner, be united in a common sense, promote the conservation of cultural and historical heritage.