The Contemporary Garden, edited by Phaidon, is a comprehensive visual survey of innovative garden design from around the world. Showcasing diverse approaches to outdoor spaces, from urban rooftops to expansive landscapes, the book explores how contemporary designers balance aesthetics, sustainability, and functionality. More than a design catalog, it becomes an investigation into how we create meaningful relationships with nature in an increasingly urbanized world.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because gardens are where we negotiate our relationship with nature, and contemporary designers are reimagining what that relationship can be. This book shows us that outdoor spaces can be both beautiful and sustainable, proving that design and ecology aren't opposites.

DETAILS: • Editor: Phaidon Editors • Publisher: Phaidon Press • Format: Hardcover