Designed Forests: A Cultural History by Dan Handel

Richard Smardon

doi:10.3368/lj.45.1.142

June 1, 2026Landscape Journal

Designed Forests: A Cultural History by Dan Handel

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The work explores how forests influence and shape architectural culture and spatial design.
Analysis of the relationship between forests and design practices.
Examination of cultural narratives surrounding forests.
Discussion of metaphorical interpretations in architecture.
Identifies key instances of forest influence on architectural design.
Highlights the role of forests as cultural metaphors in architecture.
Discusses implications for modern architectural practice through historical context.

Implication

Cultural history examines the impact of forests on spatial design and architectural practices.

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Designed Forests: A Cultural History . Dan Handel, Routledge, 2025. ![Figure][1] Dan Handel’s Designed Forests: A Cultural History explains the relationship between forests and spatial design as well as the forest’s metaphorical influence on architectural culture and practice. The

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