# Sod Strip Landscapes The Patterned Grass Gardens of Deichmann Square by Chyutin Architects By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deichmann-square-by-chyutin-architects References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/01/17/the-deichmann-square-by-chyutin-architects/) & [chyutin](http://www.chyutin.com/) Landscape architecture is all about curbing and controlling nature, so it's interesting to see a project like Deichmann Square by Chyutin Architects which looks true to this practice. Organizing the [college courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savarin-project) into structured [strips of lawn and concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-polnia-house), the design team has laid out a systematic striped program of [green space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-terrace-garden). Offering a hard bench or a soft turf seat within centimeters of each other, the Deichmann Square by Chyutin Architects creates a diverse environment to accommodate various activities at the Israeli Ben-Gurion University. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Structured Landscaping:** Designing landscapes with strict patterns and organization, creates opportunities for innovation in outdoor spaces and the use of materials. - **Diverse Outdoor Environments:** Creating outdoor spaces that combine both hard and soft materials for seating and activities provides opportunities for multi-functional and adaptable environments. - **Nature Control:** Finding ways to control and organize nature for functional public spaces opens opportunities for innovation in sustainable design and reducing environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Landscape Architecture:** Developing new approaches to landscape design through technology and structured landscaping creates opportunities in the landscape architecture industry. - **Green Building:** Creating sustainable public spaces and developing new ways to control nature through structured landscaping presents opportunities for the green building industry. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Designing outdoor environments that offer diverse activities for multiple users presents opportunities for innovation in the outdoor recreation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Mixed-Use Gathering Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixeduse-gathering-space.md) - [Water-Less Minimal Design Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Eco-Farm Landscape Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-opera-park.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanfeng-academy.md)