T ypologies of interior gardens at ria a nd l arge conservatories
Technical implementation It emerged during the realization phase that the cross- Satellite Garden | level 11 beams in the loadbearing structure had to be rein- The ‘Satellite Garden’ sits at a connecting point beforced. This affected the depth of the plant beds and tween two towers and can be accessed from both sides. water features, so most of the gardens had to be modi- Mobile ‘satellites’ are placed on a homogeneous paved fied. As maintaining and tending the gardens had to floor criss-crossed by lighter stripes. The ‘satellites’ be conducted safely and at a reasonable price, direct are made of orange fibreglass and can be placed flexaccess was planned from the outset to the trellises, ibly to structure the space 4 . Planting in the form of some of which were very high, and to the facades; fix- raised beds on the floor containing palms (Chrysaliing devices for cleaning gondolas were also planned. docarpus lutescens) and ground cover (Philodendron Other factors influencing the implementation ‘Moonlight’), and peripheral planting with climbers of the design were: the need to collect and drain off (Tristellateia australasiae), growing upwards on wire precipitation and provide distribution boxes in the cables stretched between the floor and the ceiling, is gardens, and placing facilities intended to perform a restricted to the outer edges of the space. The climbparticular function on other floors, which meant that ers winding upwards are picked out by floodlights some visitor flow could be diverted. Direct sunlight, air after dark. circulation and rainfall were considered at the overall conception stage and when choosing plants for each Garden of Contemplation | level 16 garden. The substrate used for the roof garden is char- The name ‘Garden of Contemplation’ refers to the acterized by high structural stability and porosity. It peace and simplicity of this area, which is reminisresists erosion by wind and water, is fireproof, free of cent of a Japanese Zen garden in its choice of materipests, weeds or disease, and stores moisture. Plants als. A narrow aquarium with aquatic plants and fish that did not develop well were moved or replaced by extends along the long side of this garden 8 . The floor different species in the course of the completion and is largely covered with grey tiles. Low, bushy palms maintenance processes. The reason for this was usu- (Chamaedorea elegans) and bright green ground coally increased air movement or the diversion of mov- ver (Pilea nummulariifolia, Ophiopogon japonicus) ing air by the building volume. grow in a long bed with irregular angles. A stone seat The following selection presents five different and a second, rectangular, plant bed complete the garden areas as examples: arrangement.
2 Sketch of the original concept. 3 Complex of buildings. 4 Ground plan of satellite garden. 5 Tristellateia australasiae, planted in rows, climb upwards on taut wires at the edge of the space. 6 These mobile elements are on castors and can be moved to restructure the space as needed. 7 Ground plan for Garden of Contemplation. 8 This garden is like a Japanese Zen garden composed from the elements stone, water and plants, and a stone bench is provided for contemplation. 9 Green Stage ground plan.
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