01
Give the largest form the first decision
When every material is introduced at once, each one starts competing for the same visual center. Place the main wood first and decide what it is doing: leading sideways, lifting upward, framing an opening or anchoring a low mass.
02
Test the real viewing position
A composition that works from above may flatten from the front. Move to the height and distance from which the scene will usually be seen, then check whether the important opening and branch directions remain readable.
03
Add only what supports the structure
Secondary stone, substrate or planting can strengthen the chosen direction, soften a transition or anchor the base. If an addition hides the feature that made the wood worth choosing, it should earn that tradeoff rather than happen by accident.
