The landscape
The Geographical Base
At TELLU, the landscape is understood first and foremost through its geographical base, encompassing both natural (altimetry, geology, climate, etc.) and human-made (infrastructure, monuments, settlements, etc.) elements.
Posture
First, the base is grasped through experience—it’s a mindset. It means immersing oneself in a defined space and time, soaking up everything the site reveals. It’s about being attuned to one’s surroundings.
Spatial scale
The geographical base is also understood through spatial scale. It is a space—whether vast or small, elevated or deep. It encompasses everything that unfolds within it: flows, interactions, and the connections that shape action.
Temporal scale
Yet this base is also defined by its temporal scale. There is a before and an after: everything that came before has shaped today’s base, while today’s processes will form the foundation of tomorrow.
Landscape project
This posture, combined with these spatial-temporal scales, guides and informs the landscape project. They are essential to respond coherently and accurately to the needs and aspirations of stakeholders, while respecting the existing context. Ultimately, a landscape project itself leaves its mark on the geographical base—on the landscape.