Communal garden seems to be new, but it is not quite new. The proposal is actually looks at the connection of private gardens and communal gardens, to create a variety of natural elements for residential area. What is not less important is the social life of the scheme. What is important is that it creates a sense of ownership for people without having them stressed about the management side. Regarding safety, the proposal suggest no “boundaries,” arguing that fences might make people feel unsafe. Instead, the human interaction and easy access to wildlife actually create a better feeling of safety for citizens. To adapt to climate change, the author argues that architects need to be open to different disciplines and encourage that people of different fields to work together to tackle the issue. The author comes up with the notion of “diverse landscape and mutual benefits,” which creates win-win situation while dealing with different issues of landscaping. The author aims to go beyond street typologies and landscape that go beyond the edges of the city.
Home of 2030 winning team: Igloo Regeneration with Useful Projects. Image courtesy: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/aj-climate-champions-podcast-thamesmead
