BIODIVERSE PUBLIC SPACE
Collaborative Design with Humans and Non-humans
The Besòs River in northeastern Spain flows through Catalonia from the Montseny mountains to the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona, covering about 17 kilometers. Once heavily polluted by industrial waste and urban runoff, it has undergone significant environmental restoration, improving its water quality and accessibility for wildlife and recreational activities. The river’s mouth features important coastal wetlands that support migratory birds.
Site Surroundings
Site Analysis
Details on the location of the hot and cold zones during the day are provided by the sun path and sky dome radiation. Analysis helps us to determine the best locations for plant species to reduce heat and provide cooling on site.
Controlling strong westerly, south-western winds in autumn and Easterly winds in the summer can be accomplished by introducing wind barrier species.
Sound Barriers to be set up along the path, on basis of the noise analysis.
Site Walkthrough
Circulation and Natural Features
Floral Categorization
Mapping Ecotones
BIOMES are large, distinct ecological regions characterized by specific climates, vegetation, and animal life, such as forests, deserts, grasslands. Each biome supports unique plant and animal communities adapted to its environment.
ECOTONES are transition zones between two biomes, where species from both areas coexist. For instance, the boundary between a forest and grassland biome creates an ecotone, fostering rich biodiversity and unique interactions due to the blend of species and environmental conditions from each biome.
Understanding Habitats
Floral Zoning
Hypothesis
By building innovative micro habitats where humans and non-humans thrive in harmony, we ignite a catalyst of change that redefines co-existence and inspires future generations to steward the natural world.
OBSERVE-RESPECT-LEARN
Components
Inosculation
Inosculation is a natural phenomenon where two trees, or branches of the same tree, grow together and fuse over time. It occurs when the bark of touching branches or trunks wears away, exposing the cambium layer underneath. As the trees continue to grow, their tissues merge, creating a living, physical connection. This often happens in closely planted trees of the same or similar species. Over time, inosculated trees may appear as though they are “hugging” or intertwining with each other, creating unique and often artistic forms in nature.
This can sometimes lead to the formation of a natural graft, where the two trees function almost as one organism while retaining their separate root systems. In some cases, inosculation can create a structural advantage, helping trees withstand external forces like wind by sharing mechanical strength.
Symbolically, inosculation is often seen as a representation of unity, cooperation, and interconnectedness in nature. It highlights the resilience of trees and their ability to adapt and thrive by growing together.
Maintenance of Components
Growth of Components
Trees used for Components
Component Catalogue
Seasonal Palette of the Component
Nature as a Teacher: Learning Through Contribution
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Comparative Analysis
Micro Habitats
Section
Seasonal Palette
Walkthrough
