In-Between Spaces

In-Between Spaces: The Art of Garden Transitions reveals how the passages between garden areas shape our experience of the landscape. With 90 stunning examples of garden photography, this book shows how steps, gates, bridges, doors, and windows guide movement, frame views, and spark a sense of discovery.

Organized into inspiring chapters, it explores how physical and visual transitions influence us emotionally and psychologically. Thoughtful design turns these in-between spaces into more than functional elements, they make a garden memorable, resonant, and deeply engaging.

Transitions are the connective tissue of a garden, seamlessly guiding a visitor from one moment, idea, or emotion to the next. They are often subtle, but profoundly important, maintaining our engagement as the surroundings change. A transition might highlight a seemingly minor element that becomes significant later. 

Whether you are passionate about landscape design, curious about landscape architecture, or captivated by garden photography, this book offers practical inspiration and fresh ideas. From subtle pathways to dramatic gateways, each page demonstrates how transitions welcome us, prepare us, and deepen our connection to the landscape.

Like chapters in a story, these in-between spaces guide us seamlessly through a garden's unfolding narrative, shaping how we move, see, and feel.