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INSIDE OUT: THE NEW WAY TO ENJOY THE URBAN AN EXTENSION OF BOTH THE CIVIC REALM AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN NEWCASTLE

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CONTENTS

NARRATIVE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ELDON LANE PROPOSAL VISUALISING CRITICAL REFLECTION

New work Amended work -

This project looks to find a new kind of urban environment by turning the city inside out.

After studying the themes of our studio which focused on battling global issues such as capitalism, the climate crisis and material waste, there became a clear need to discover an alternative way of practicing architecture that enhances and respects the local ecologies of an urban environment.

By thinking ecologically and trying to oppose the current consumerist environment that is often seen in many retail spaces, my focus was shifted to the so called neglected , dirty and lesser occupied spaces.

My project began with a series of close readings and investigations into the richness of these spaces, looking at the importance of what is already there and trying to understand the detailed nature of these back spaces and therefore the potential for this space to become an extension of the civic realm of the city.

It is key that this project provides a space which isnt centred only around humans, and that where possible, there is an equilibrium between nature and human, and in fact in this instance, the natural ecologies of the space are allowed, and sometimes encouraged, to take over the space and re-appropriate the city as a natural environment.

The site, Eldon lane, sits next to and behind Fenwicks shopping mall. The curation of this space will explore the possibilities of re-branding the Fenwick retail experience, by offering the user an alternative leisure experience which is both closer to the natural environment and the urban environment.

The development called Fenwick Forage will provide fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables that have been grown on site, using urban agricultural methods and making use of the different micro-climates around the site. Whilst other produce from local sellers will be available to buy, eat and drink.

In order to fit in with Fenwicks historical and celebrated attention to events and user experience, the alleyway will be curated in a way that provides an atmospheric, sensory experience for the user. Close attention to detail will focus on the lighting, sounds, smells and visual appearance of the site, whilst local musicians, art installations and a bar will provide a fun and social element to the space.

By bringing the retail experience from the inside, out, the user has the opportunity not only to connect with nature but to connect with their own urban surroundings and root their shopping values at a local level, enhancing the urban community in the city of Newcastle.

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RESEARCH AND CITY ANALYSIS

LAST SEMESTER

How can architects employ alternative modes of practice, in order to develop an architecture that sits as a parallel to the wild and natural ecologies of an urban environment? How can the planning of an urban environment ensure that there is a balance between the human and the non-human? Designing a non-anthropocentric architecture requires an intimate understanding of the urban environment in which it will sit.

By unlearning the conventional practices of architecture, and asking provocative questions about the environment in which the architecture is placed in, a new mode of practice can birth.

Undoing is just as much a democratic right as doing. Gordon Matta-Clark.

The project focus started on local shopping centres: the Metrocentre in Gateshead and the Intu shopping centre in Newcastle. General themes were introduced around capitalism, consumerism, ecological consideration (and the lack of it) and the potential decline of the shopping centre amidst current global issues. A small group of our studio set about looking at the Intu Eldon Square shopping centre through the eyes of a relevant protagonist: The Rat. By looking at an urban environment through an alternative lens, it allowed my research of the site to enter into the deeper, more intimate qualities of the space. Directing a focus through the eyes of a rat, enabled an alternative way of practicing architecture. An ecological way of practicing architecture.

Recurring themes in my urban investigation of the rat metropolis included dirt and decay. Through dissecting the dirty spaces in the city, I was able to practice architecture as a polemic to pose as a reaction to the ultra-clean, stark, consumerist atmospheres of the Intu Eldon Square shopping centre.

Addressing the design process through this protagonist lens, sparked interest in other topics including temporary urbanism, managed decay, bringing an element of fun and joy back into the city and re assessing material waste and use.

By constantly asking questions throughout the research process of this project, I have been able to rethink the role of the architect, assess an alternative way of practicing architecture and rethink the role of the architecture itself and its significance in an urban environment.

Antonio Sergio Bessa and Jessamyn Fiore, Gordon Matta-Clark (New Haven: Bronx museum of art, 2017).

CONTEXT: ELDON SQUARE

DECLINE OF THE SHOPPING CENTRE WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE CITY?

Photographs of Eldon Square, Northumberland Street and Fenwick varying from from 1970 to 1995.

As we see an apparent decline of the high street and the rapid move of shopping off the streets and onto the internet. A time in which shopping has become unsafe amid the current global pandemic and the unfortunate shift from buying in small independent shops to fast, cheap, low quality products from online giants and chain corporations. It is time to ask what will happen next? What will the city look like in the future?

As a studio we analysed the politics surrounding shopping centres, the environmental impact of mass consumerism, the possibilities of developing an anti-capital urban environment and began to imagine the future of the city through alternative modes of practice.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF ELDON SQUARE, NORTHUMBERLAND STREET AND FENWICKS

Images: Newcastle City Library Photographic Collection

FIGURE 1 - 1976 CONSTRUCTION OF ELDON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE

FIGURE 1 - Peter Smith, Buildings Illustrated: Brent Cross And Eldon Square: Appraisal , The Architects Journal, 1976.

METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD EXPLORING

WALKING

DOCUMENTING

INTU ELDON SQUARE, NEWCASTLE UNDERSTANDING

EXPERIENCING

A walk around the Metrocentre introduced our studio to some important themes.

The stark comparison between the surrounding natural environment and the capital fuelled shopping giant was particularly interesting.

Connections would start to be drawn between a cow and its experience in the field overlooking the Metrocentre, was the cow a higher power here?

A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OVERLOOKING THE METROCENTRE

ONE OF MANY CAR PARKS

GRAFFITI

Other ecological themes sparked interest amongst the group: a dead rat was found on a patch of grass on the perimeter of the site.

Why did it die? Were humans responsible? Did it visit the Metrocentre before it died? What was that rats experience of the Metrocentre?

In juxtaposition to the clean, white, bright, shiny, smooth interior of the Metrocentre, a recurring sense of decay was apparent in the surrounding areas. Most of us seemed to prefer these spaces. Not many of us had a fondness for the shopping centre itself.

When the group allowed themselves to pause and read the graffitied words on the underpass, some interesting political messages were revealed.

Themes included climate change, Polish football politics and the global pandemic.

GRAFFITI

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EMPTY PROPERTIES OF A DEAD BUSINESSES

UNDERPASS

CLEANLINESS

DIRT

CAPITALISM

Similar themes were found around the Intu centre on Northumberland street.

Our group decided to take a look at the Intu centre from eyes of a protagonist - a rat.

After meeting the dead rat on the outskirts of the Metrocentre, we were keen to explore the relationship between the Rat and the shopping centre. Our investigation began by photographing and videoing our experience in the internal space in Eldon Square . We were quickly instructed by security that filming wasnt allowed. This was our first insight into the strictly controlled environment we were in. We were being watched.

To continue our investigation we took ourselves outside, exploring the perimeter of the shopping centre.

Through the eyes of our rat protagonist, we explored the dirty spaces around the back alleyways. Themes of waste and decay were prominent. These spaces were very different to the inside of the Eldon Square.

BRANDING

INTERNAL CLEANLINESS

EXTERNAL DIRTINESS

WASTE

GRAFFITI

GRAFFITI

Similarly to the space surrounding the Metrocentre, graffiti appeared in these back spaces. Why is graffiti found in these spaces and not inside Eldon Square? Why does graffiti have negative connotations? Who is doing them? Why does the rat enjoy this space so much? Why are rats not seen inside the shopping centre? Are they removed?

PSYCHOANALYSIS OF SITE

WALKING AND MAPPING WALK

COLLECT

DRIFT

DISCOVER

WALK

After the success of our group works study of the Rat in the city, I decided to continue my investigation through the eyes of the Rat protagonist.

Through some reading of Iain Sinclair s Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire: A Confidential Report and The Last London, I became interested in the idea of wandering around the city, and understanding the city from ground level, rather than analysing the site via the use of 2D maps.

Through repetitive and destinationless walking, Sinclair collects an understanding of the politics, people, geographies, businesses, animals, psychologies, architecture, histories, crimes, patterns and general motifs of the city.

Psychogeography: as the term suggests, is the intersection of psychology and geography. It focuses on our psychological experiences of the city, and reveals or illuminates forgotten, discarded, or marginalised aspects of the urban environment.

I decided to take a psychogeographical approach to my investigation of the city. I walked from my house on the outskirts of the city, into the centre and drifted around, letting myself wander into different areas of the city.

I repeated this every day for several days.

Every day I saw something new.

On some days, I took photos of the areas I found interest in.

This is an example of one of the days psychogeographical walking. The mapping of the photos show where most of my interest fell that day.

The combination of my psychogeographical drifting around the city and the interpretation of the Rats experience on site, was a good beginning to my research of the project.

FIGURE 2 - IAIN SINCLAIR

FIGURE 3 - PSYCHOGEOGRAPHICAL MAP - Berlin’s Kottbuser Tor by Larissa Fassler, 2008

FIGURE 4 - THE NAKED CITY - Guy Debord, 1957

FIGURE 2 - ArtRabbit <https://www.artrabbit.com/events/iain-sinclair-the-house-of-the-lost-london> [Accessed 16 January 2021] FIGURE 3 - <https://www.uncubemagazine.com/blog/16549313> [Accessed 17 January 2021].

FIGURE 4 - Pahall, 2010 <http://artofmapping.blogspot.com/2010/09/debord-psychogeography.html> [Accessed 17 January 2021].

REFERENCES: - Iain Sinclair, Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire - A Confidential Report (London: Penguin Books, 2009).

-Iain Sinclair, The Last London (London: Oneworld, 2017).

- Siobhan Lyons, Psychogeography: A Way To Delve Into The Soul Of A City , The Conversation, 2017 <https://theconversation.com/psychogeography-a-way-to-delve-into-the-soul-of-acity-78032> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

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A PSYCHOGEOGRAPHICAL MAP OF NEWCASTLE

COLLECT

DRIFT

DISCOVER

MAPPING DIRT WALK

COLLECT

PLACES OF ENJOYMENT FOR A RAT DRIFT

WALK

DISCOVER

Walking psychogeographically and looking through the Rats lens, encouraged frequent interest in the motifs of decay and dirt in the urban environment.

Traces of decay and dirt were mostly found in the back spaces of the city, in alleyways, backyards, less-populated streets and areas of waste disposal.

I tried to put myself in place of the Rat, and understand why he/she might be so attracted to such spaces.

Again, analysing the urban scape through the alternative lens of the Rat, I photographed some moments in the so called dirty and decaying back spaces.

I began to understand the appeal to the Rats and other non-human citizens of these environments.

These areas connoting decay and dirtiness, are common around the city throughout. Behind the back of every grand facade is a dirty and unkempt space. A place to hide the waste and unwanted produce of an upmarket establishment perhaps? Why do these spaces have negative connotations?

Who decided they were dirty ? Are these places safe?

Broken doorways and cracks in the built environment provide access into buildings and routes around the city for the Rats and their creature friends.

COLLECT

DRIFT

DISCOVER

Unwanted food from a human consumer of the city equates to a feast for small animals.

Litter becomes a home.

Discarded possessions become a playground.

A collection of bins becomes an adventure, a series of places to run and hide and search out possible food.

A dirty corner becomes a perfect shelter, security and home.

A PSYCHOGEOGRAPHICAL MAP OF NEWCASTLE

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DIRTY PLACES IN THE CITY THAT WOULD BE VERY APPEALING TO THE AVERAGE RAT

THE URBAN GALLERY

POLITICAL MESSAGES IN THE URBAN GALLERY

ART OR POLITICS?

A PLACE TO POLITICIZE

A back alleyway, seen to some as an undesirable place that is perhaps an unsafe and unkempt space within the city.

But to others, these places offer great importance as a platform for social and political messages of the locals.

Are these spaces the correct place for political messages? Will they be seen?

I found there were large amounts of political messages, posters and stickers on the walls, floors, bins and lamp posts in the back alleyways in the city centre.

Many people may pass by the posters in the back alleyway when putting out the bins, but how many will stop to read it?

Messages covered topics of feminism, racism, local politics, socialism, climate change, university rights, animals welfare rights, football politics and others.

Stickers on bins... graffiti on doors....

Why are the messages here? Is this a good place to voice opinions or is it simply because it wont get cleaned or removed as quickly as it would on the main streets of the city? Why are some streets cleaned and looked after when this one isnt? What does this street mean to people? What does this street mean to animals? Who is the higher species in this environment, animals or humans?

Why are people afraid of expressing these views on the cleaner parts of the city?

Could it be possible to strike an ecological balance between humans and animals in this space?

A WALK THROUGH THE URBAN GALLERY

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Hundreds of people may pass by a political message in graffiti found on the concrete of an underpass, but how many will stop to read it?

These opinions are important, yet potentially arent getting the attention they need.

Could something within these dirty spaces be implemented, to encourage the citizens to stop and read the messages.

GRAFFITI FOUND ON AN UNDERPASS NEAR THE METRO CENTRE

SMASH SEXISM AND THE SYSTEM

#ASHLEYOUT

POLITICAL STICKER LOCATED ON A BIN

@9K4WHAT

GRAFFITI FOUND ON ELDON LANE

A possible reaction to the clean, capitalist, monopolizing expanse of the Intu centre, could be the encouragement of an Urban Gallery .

A controlled, safe space where anyone of any race, class, gender could project their political views via the medium of graffiti, posters etc.

THE ELDON SQUARE ATTITUDE

CASTING THE VOID

A CONSUMERIST CITY

AN ARTISTIC REPRESENTATION OF THE DIRTY VOIDS IN THE CITY

The clean, shiny, branded aesthetic of the Intu centre has encouraged the average consumer to consider the ideal shopping environment as the above.

Inspired by the artistic practice of Rachel Whiteread, I cast the void spaces of some of the back alleyways located around the periphery of the Eldon Square shopping centre.

It is important to consider the reason behind the curation of these spaces.

For example, the long enclosed walk through the Intu centre with few exits, discourages the consumer from leaving the building, increasing their shopping time and overall increasing capital.

The aim of these casts were to produce an art form and celebration of the unloved, dirty spaces. The casts could then be used as tactile 3D models to enhance my understanding of the qualities of the spatial void.

The clean surfaces provide a clean and controlled environment, this monotonous effect forces the user s attention to the branding of shop fronts and advertisements, again increasing spending.

To an average shopper, this clean, controlled, consumerist experience is all they see the Eldon Square shopping centre to be. They have no thought of the environmental damage the running of this building contributes to, the vast amounts of waste removal from endless packaging, food, toilet by-products etc.

The production of the casts was a successful process in helping me investigate the shapes and sizes of these environments.

The overall look of the casts were NOT successful in representing the dirty, decaying qualities of these spaces.

They in fact represent the antithesis: clean and fairly strait-laced.

Although a useful exercise in adding to the richness of my research, I became keen to enter into the alleyways at more of grounded level in the next phase of my investigation.

In these environments, the human is so far removed from the animals and plant ecologies surrounding them.

Could brand consumption be reduced in society to gain back a level of respect for the environment and local wealth?

In what ways could an architect attempt to reduce the gap between a consumer and the urban wildlife?

Introducing the dirty into the city, could be the way forward.

A COLLAGE DEPICTING THE DISPARITY BETWEEN THE AVERAGE CONSUMER AND A STREET RAT

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CASTS OF DIRTY VOID SPACES AROUND ELDON SQUARE

EXPLORING THE DIRTY CITY THROUGH THE RAT S LENS

EXPLORING THE DIRTY CITY THROUGH THE RAT S LENS DIRT AS ART

Continuing to focus my research on the city through the lens of the Rat, I decided to go back through the city at the Rats level and explore the details and moments in these so called dirty spaces.

How can we as humans look at the way an animal might perceive something different to us?

A water bottle for example. Litter to a human. But to an animal it is something else: something to play with? An enemy? A threat? Something to eat? Perhaps it is a relic, the product of exploited fossil fuels produced millions of years ago?

Our group produced a film called The Rat. It is filmed from the Rats perspective of life in and around the Intu Eldon Square shopping centre.

The film conveys the emotions of the Rat in the urban environment, by the use of a first person narrator. We were inspired to include this emotional narration after watching the Plastic Bag, 2010 film directed by Ramin Bahrani and narrated by Werner Herzog.

WHAT IS IT? A RELIC? Collage depicting a rat and its experience of coming across a used water bottle.

As a reaction to my clean cast voids inspired by Rachel Whiteread, I researched artists studying the city with a dirtier more rugged approach.

Artist Richard Wentworth produced a series of photographs in his collection Making Do and Getting By 1984. The moments captured in his photographs depict chance encounters of oddities and discrepancies in the modern landscape, expanding the possibilities of sculpture into the public realm .

The imperfections and unpredictable nature of these images are something Id like to capture on the streets of Newcastle.

Effie Paleologou is a Greek Postwar and contemporary artist. Her series of Microcosms, 2014, a collection of photographs of eroding chewing gum on the streets of London, provide an alternative way of looking at the street.

In an essay, Sinclair explains the metaphorical connection between the bulging pregnancy of the splat on the pavement and the blood-veined eye of the observer .

Sinclair also outlines the intimacy of Paleologous work, describing the stain on the stone as the DNA of a passing stranger who is brought inside by the intimate processes of the darkroom.

This film was a group project between myself and three other group members from my studio. Narration

by Jay Hallsworth, filming, directing and editing by Matthew Harrison, Stephanie Wilson, Jay Hallsworth and Heather O Mara.

Both Wentworth and Paleologou explore themes of imperfection, intimacy and decay in their studies of the urban environment. The celebration and appreciation of decay is key here.

Scan the QR code which will take you to youtube to watch the film. Alternatively search The Rat The Consumer The Remover The Controller Update into youtube.

This idea of getting closer to streets and experiencing the mundane moments of an urban scape, is a useful tool in helping an artist or architect understand the context of a city.

RICHARD WENTWORTH - Making Do and Getting By 1984 (FIGURES 5-8)

EFFIE PALEOLOGOU - Microcosms, 2014 (FIGURES 9-11)

Richard Wentworth and others, Richard Wentworth (London: Koenig Books, 2015).

Iain Sinclair, On Effie Paleologou S Microcosms , The Cosmological Eye , Photomonitor, 2015 <https://photomonitor.co.uk/essay/the-cosmological-eye/> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

FIGURES 5-8 -Richard Wentworth and others, Richard Wentworth (London: Koenig Books, 2015).

FIGURES 9-11 - Iain Sinclair, On Effie Paleologou S Microcosms , The Cosmological Eye , Photomonitor, 2015 <https://photomonitor.co.uk/essay/the-cosmological-eye/> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

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PHOTOGRAPHING DIRT

PHOTOGRAPHING DIRT

Inspired by the research of artists Richard Wentworth and Effie Paleologou, I directed my analytical approach of the city to finding bizarre and chance encounters within the rugged urban landscape.

I produced a series of unedited photos capturing moments in the city in their true and present state.

A PLAYGROUND!

SMILING WALL

The images celebrate the beauty of the accidental.

Whilst depicting serious and current issues on the citys agenda, including local politics, inequality, the climate crisis and health, many of the photos also have an element of wit and humour to them.

Once again I have carried out this research with the Rat protagonist in mind, hence, some of the photos (not all) are centered around the Rats emotions and experience of the urban scape.

PENTHOUSE LITTER

A VIBRANT CITY

Some of the recurring themes captured in the photographs included the rugged and imperfect edges of the built environment, including unfinished or botch jobs , broken external materials or wrongly placed fixtures etc.

Although perhaps to a perfectionist these oddities may be seen as unsatisfactory, to others it almost becomes an art, encouraging a sense of character and uniqueness to the quality of the space. A contradiction to the faultless appeal of the Eldon Square shopping centre.

AL FRESCO DINING

SCORE A TRY

LET S KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN

STUFFED

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY?

ENGULFED

Another common motif was the shifted lens of litter and abandoned possessions.

An abandoned sandwich bag connotes both positive implications of the food provision for the rat, and also negative impacts of the journey that plastic bag will proceed to take in the future, thus, damaging future ecologies.

Questions began to emerge about what an item might mean to the urban environment. For example, an abandoned oyster flavoured sauce tin at the back of a dumpling house.

After its initial use of containing a food product, it is now currently being used as an ash tray, whilst also collecting rain water, providing a bath and drinking vessel for birds and other urban animals? And potentially in the future it will end up housing an animal and its family? Or being the starter for new growth of a plant or bacteria?

What effects would removing this item from its place have on the current urban environment and ecologies, both human and animal?

FOR ME OBEDIENCE

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OYSTER FLAVOURED WATER TANK

PHOTOGRAPHING DIRT

A MISSING DRAIN PIPE

PHOTOGRAPHING DIRT

THE LOST WINNING LOTTERY TICKET

The spatial qualities of a rectangular void in a wall: shelter, warmth, protection, habitation or a good place to hide. The inconsistent qualities of the back alleyways provide a richly formed environment for the use of both animals and humans.

A sign post had been bent. The direction of the destinations were now all pointing incorrectly to another destination. Could this encourage citizens to explore and find out more about the city they are in? Or will it just make someone late for work?

Parallels began to emerge between the rat and the human. The appropriation of these spaces, whether by an animal or human, were similar in many ways, a contrast to the immense gap in use and activities carried out in the internal environments of the Eldon Square shopping centre.

Art in the urban gallery . If this is the only place someone can exhibit their artwork, why must it be removed?

Cold coffee. Commercial branding still manages to find its way into the streets and locations far away from their original shop. The branded litter seems uncomfortable and out if place here.

BUG

ART IN THE URBAN GALLERY

BENEATH THE FACADE

COLD COFFEE

TOILET LETTERS

WHOOPS

WRONG DIRECTIONS

Overall, this exercise was extremely useful in my research and understanding of the city from the grounded level, rugged point of view. Analysing moments through the rat protagonists eyes, helped my understanding of what particular urban oddities can mean to the natural environment.

By drawing parallels between the Rat and the human, I have been able to experience the city in a way that is inclusive of all ecologies: human and animal. Perhaps there is a way in which an urban system could be inclusive of all species?

A recurring theme in the images captured is the idea of an urban playground, whether for human or animal.

Would an urban playground be a good response in curating an environment with an ecological equilibrium?

GOOD HIDING PLACE

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PERFECT FIT

CIG ANYONE?

A TAXONOMY OF DIRT

A TAXONOMY OF DIRT

DIRTY: FETISHIZED

EXPLOITING DIRT AND DECAY

What if we exploited dirt and decay to bring it back to the centre of the city through building materials?

PARK HILL, SHEFFIELD. Architects: Jack Lynn and Ivor Smith. Images of the building before refurbishement are often fetishized in articles, websites and social media as an edgy aesthetic. (fig. 12)

MANHATTAN APARTMENTS, LODZ, POLAND. Communist block of flats. Buildings built under a communist government, particularly in the Soviet Union (Stalinist Architecture) are often fetishized. (fig. 13)

The Jellyfish Theatre, 2010 was a temporary urban project in Southwark, London, designed by Berlin based architects Folke Kobberling and Martin Kaltwasser. The theatre is fully functioning and is made entirely from local recycled materials including: junked theatre sets, reclaimed timber from building sites, Covent Garden market pallets, old kitchen units and anything else that the volunteers and public brought along.

The success of this project was both in the social and environmental impacts.

Not only did it embrace a sustainable approach to design and waste, it provided a community for disciplines of art, architecture, performance and building to come together through a volunteer led team.

Another way of exploiting the aged and waste materials in a city, is the direct use of organic waste and the mycelium of a mushroom to form a building material.

CORTEN STEEL. Certain building materials such as Corten Steel have achieved a reputation for becoming more beautiful with age. Why have others not? (fig. 14)

RUIN PORN, DETROIT. Abandoned buildings have gained a global fan base. Buildings such as this one are frequently used for fashion editorials, photography, social media. (fig. 15)

Jellyfish Theatre, 2010, Folke Kobberling and Martin Kaltwasser (fig.16)

Mycelium bricks are useful in smaller projects as an alternative and sustainable, biodegradable building material.

By making use of old materials and exploiting the decaying qualities of organic waste, could dirt reclaim its place in the city through the medium of building materials?

AGED BRICK, NEWCASTLE. Aged bricks appear to be seen as beautiful in society, usually representing a particular architectural period such as a Victorian building, often adding value to a property. authors image

UGLY. Why are some types of dirty ugly, and others are beautiful. Food remnants tend to be ugly to humans, but beautiful to animals. authors image

FIGURE 12 - Bryan-Mole, Bart, AD Classics: Park Hill Estate / Jack Lynn And Ivor Smith, 2017 <https://www.archdaily.com/791939/ad-classics-park-hill-estate-sheffield-jack-lynn-ivorsmith?ad_medium=widget&ad_name=navigation-next> [Accessed 5 January 2021] FIGURE 13 -Greyscape, Bloki: Poland S Architecture Journey Through Communism <https://www.greyscape.com/can-politics-ever-be-separated-from-architecture-poland/> [Accessed 5 January 2021] FIGURE 14 - Jewell, Nicole, 2019 <https://inhabitat.com/new-guest-home-in-estonia-uses-a-weathered-metal-facade-to-blend-into-ancient-castle-ruins/> [Accessed 5 January 2021] FIGURE 15 - Wilde, Robert, Detroit Demise Spurs Tourist Attraction Of Ruin Porn , 2013 <https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2013/12/26/detroit-demise-spurs-tourist-attraction-of-ruinporn/> [Accessed 5 January 2021] GC 2.1, 2.2, 7.1

Mycelium bricks (fig. 17)

FIGURE 16 - Kobberling and Kaltwasser, Jellyfish , FOLKE KÖBBERLING & MARTIN KALTWASSER, 2010 <http://www.koebberlingkaltwasser.de/jellyfish.html> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

FIGURE 17 - Centre of Expertise Biobased Economy, Stopmotion Mycelium, 2019 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLWsuhXreR8> [Accessed 5 January 2021].

A TAXONOMY OF DIRT

RAT CITY HOW A STUDY OF DIRT AND RATS CAN INFORM ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE

What if we let dirt and decay reclaim the city?

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (fig.18)

A lot of areas in cities are cleaned and looked-after , these include the commonly used pedestrian streets, building fronts and transport hubs. Even the grass verges on street corners are groomed.

Why is it that these natural patches of land in the city are taken-care of and other more wildish places of the city, in abandoned buildings and brownfield sites are not groomed ?

There seems to be a hierarchy in the city of what areas are groomed and cleaned before others.

What if more places across the urban landscape were allowed to become overgrown and reclaim their original wildish nature? This could help encourage an ecological equilibrium between human and animals by reducing the ratio of urbanism to nature in the city. It could also aid the current climate crisis by significantly increasing the population of vegetation (increasing CO2 absorption, oxygen production and protection from flooding and other natural elements).

The Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, in Germany is an example of managed decay and overgrowth (top left). Not only does this project promote natural growth and ecological production, it also helps the users better understand the decaying industrial park, as oppose to ignoring and rejecting it.

An example of an unmanaged reclaiming of the urban landscape is in Pripyat, Ukraine, the city that suffered the effects of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. From the complete loss of human population, the nature of this area has thrived.

How could the correct urban planning strike a balance between human and nature. Allowing nature to reclaim their city back, without taking over the human population.

Pripyat, Ukraine (fig. 19)

FIGURE 18 - Landschaftspark, Duisburg, 2018 <https://www.breitengrad66.de/2018/01/17/landschaftspark-duisburg-lost-place-ruhrgebiet/> [Accessed 5 January 2021].

FIGURE 19 - Marthe De Ferrer, CHERNOBYL: WHY THE NUCLEAR DISASTER WAS AN ACCIDENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESS, 2020 <https://www.euronews.com/living/2020/12/19/ chernobyl-why-the-nuclear-disaster-was-an-environmental-success> [Accessed 5 January 2021].

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By understanding the city through the eyes of a Rat protagonist, and dissecting the themes of dirt and decay, I have gained an understanding of the importance of dirt in a city.

By celebrating dirt and re-introducing it back into the city, it could be possible to encourage an ecological equilibrium in the city: developing an urban community that is inclusive of both animal and human.

By changing our perception of the city through the experience of the Rat, we can learn from the Rat. The Rats idealised environment could help architects produce architecture for both animals and humans, being sensitive to the precious environments in the urban alleyways.

This research could inform a polemic design against the clean, dirt-resistant environment of the Eldon Square shopping centre.

A collage imagining how a rat might perceive these places in the city. Perhaps it is luxury to them.

RAT METROPOLIS

USING THE RAT METROPOLIS AS A MODE OF PRACTICE

NON-ANTHROPOCENTRIC DESIGN: AN URBAN PLAYGROUND DESIGNED BY RATS

USING THE RAT S UNDERSTANDING TO HELP US UNLEARN ARCHITECTURE

By understanding the city through the eyes of a rat, there are possibilities in the way architects can design and curate an urban system that is sympathetic to the urban life of a rat.

And by drawing parallels between the behaviours of a rat and a human, cities could be designed in a way that is centered around the fun and playful desires of all ecologies.

Practicing architecture by incorporating dirt and decay into the design of a polemic urban playground, can produce a non-anthropocentric design: a rat metropolis.

This key theme of designing for and with the rat in mind,I would like to continue onto the next phase of design, but thinking about the whole ecosystem and environment in general.

Collage showing the possibilities of a rat metropolis in Newcastle, turning the urban environment into a playground.

How can we re-learn ways of practicing architecture through the Rat Metropolis research and Fun Palace polemic?

Can the rat voice the human?

Architecture could be practiced by understanding the Rat or any other animal member of society, and using their voice as a driver for the design. By understanding the ecological context of a city, architecture can be designed to fit into the ecosystem, to minimise damage of the local, urban and global environment.

By drawing parallels between the rat and the human, an architecture can be produced that provides an element of fun for the playful desires found in both animals and humans. Whilst focusing on detailed behavioural patterns such as the Rats desire to hide away and be in control of his / her own environment, can inform the atmospheric qualities of architecture for a human, whom mirrors similar desires of hiding and control.

COLLAGE SHOWING THE POTENTIAL FUN PALACE POLEMIC DESIGN

DIRTY LOCATIONS

GREEN CORRIDORS

LOCATING THE DIRTY WITHIN THE CITY

INTERCONNECTIONS BETWEEN DIRTY LOCATIONS VIA GREEN CORRIDORS

After analysing the site through the protagonist eyes of the Rat, I was keen to draw links between the Rat, Eldon Square and the general urban environment.

The strong contrast between the clean, capital environment of the Intu centre and its dirty, decaying back alleyways became the focus of this urban scale analysis.

The dirty spaces that I have identified through my psychoanalytical walking around the city have been located on a map (left). Many are on the edge of, or in the surrounding areas of the Intu shopping centre. Presumably these spaces are the back-stage , behind the scenes of the dirt resistant shopping centre. A hidden space for waste removal and unwanted mess.

Green corridors could link the dirty locations together.

This planning system could encourage an ecological equilibrium amongst the urban citizens. Whilst the green corridors allow a safe commute for animals across and through the city, it also encourages the human population to walk and enjoy the natural environment, reducing their use of motorised vehicle transport. The increased amounts of wildlife in the city promote extra CO2 absorption. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) claimed the city Freiburg in Germany as the single best city for sustainable urban development in 2012, due to its sustainable approach to planning, including the effective regulation of land-use and encouragement of transport via green corridors, including one 9.5 mile stretch.

Green corridors also aid the encouragement of helping the natural ecologies reclaim the urban environment back as their own. By letting the city become over grown in a kind of managed decay.

URBAN ANALYSIS OF DIRTY SPACES ON THE PERIPHERY OF ELDON SQUARE AND IN THE CITY

GREEN CORRIDOR VISUALISATION AROUND INTU ELDON SQUARE- PLAN VIEW

References: - Green Corridors - Essential Urban Walking And Natural Infrastructure - , Naturalwalkingcities.Com <http://naturalwalkingcities.com/green-corridors-essential-urban-walking-and-natural-infrastructure/> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

- WWF, 2012 <https://wwf.panda.org/?204419/Freiburg-green-city> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

- Network Of Urban Parks And Green Corridors In The City Of Braga, Portugal (University of Minho) <https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/55623293.pdf> [Accessed 16 January 2021].

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CONCEPTUALIZING THE SPACES

FUTURE OF THE CITY?

WHAT COULD OUR CITY LOOK LIKE?

ALLOWING THE CITY TO OVERGROW FOR AN ECOLOGICAL EQUILIBRIUM

After the city scale analysis of the urban environment and the polemic suggestions of turning the dirty spaces of Newcastle into an extension of the civic realm, I began to conceptualize one of the sites in particular.

What does the future hold for Eldon Lane? And what does the future hold for the Fenwick retail space on the edge of Eldon Lane?

This portfolio looks to explore these possibilities.

The site chosen is Eldon Lane, which will be analysed and studied further in the next section.

GREEN CORRIDOR CONCEPT IN AN URBAN ALLEYWAY ON THE PERIPHERY OF ELDON SQUARE

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OVERGROWN ELDON LANE AND FENWICKS

ELDON LANE

ELDON LANE LOCATION AND SURROUNDING CONTEXT

ELDON LANE LOCATION

Images showing the wider context and location of Eldon Lane at varied scales.

The site sits in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne city centre.

Eldon Lane is one the previously located sites that I identified as a dirty yet promising site for urban change in the city.

The space is at the back of Fenwicks and Eldon Square shopping centre, currently acting as a service alley and bin storage.

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1:2500 - SHOWING SURROUNDING MAIN ROADS THROUGH AND AROUND SITE

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1:1500 - SHOWING SURROUNDING MAIN ROADS THROUGH AND AROUND SITE

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ELDON LANE

ELDON LANE

EXISTING

EXISTING

Photographs of Eldon Lane, focusing on the wider context of surrounding buildings and roofscapes seen from the site.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF ELDON LANE

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3D RENDER OF EXISTING ELDON LANE

ELDON LANE

ELDON LANE

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The site has much gain from the sun throughout the day, although each part of the site varies as the sun moves through its path. The surrounding buildings cause a lot of shade at different times of the day.

This diagram shows what parts of the site gain most from the morning sun, the midday sun and the evening sun as the sun path moves around the site and dodges the shade of surrounding buildings, whilst also showing what parts of the site get little to no sun at all.

SUMMER AND WINTER SUN PATHS OVER ELDON LANE

DIAGRAM SHOWING THE ELDON LANE SITE WITHIN THE EXISTING URBAN GRAIN

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ABSTRACT DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SUN LEVELS OF EACH PART OF THE SITE

ELDON LANE

ELDON LANE

MAPPING AND UNDERSTANDING

MAPPING AND UNDERSTANDING

I began sketching and mapping the site, by visiting the site as much as possible and at varied times of the day, I began to understand what it was used for and the current state of the space.

FEILD SKETCHES OF SITE

SOUTH FACING ROOFSCAPE, WITH EVENING SUN

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PHOTOGRAPHIC AND SKETCH MAPPING OF SITE

GETTING CLOSE TO THE SITE

GETTING CLOSE TO THE SITE UNDERSTANDING THE CLOSE DETAILS OF THE SPACE

UNDERSTANDING THE CLOSE DETAILS OF THE SPACE

These photographs of the site focused on close details and textures of the site, these moments are important in understanding the existing nature of the site, and the value of the imperfections.

For example, the puddles of water that gathered in the jagged edges of the site, created a mirror pool of water, of which mirrored the sky above, creating beautiful moments of light, which is much needed in the darkness of the site.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF SITE

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Posters and markings on the surfaces of the site suggested certain activities that might go on in this space.

Political posters such as that of the Psy Anarcha Neo Tribal suggest this is a place for political expression.

Whilst a polite note to drug addicts points to other nocturnal uses that may take place in the narrow and hidden parts of the site.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF SITE

GETTING CLOSE TO THE SITE

MAPPING THE SITE

UNDERSTANDING THE USES OF THE SITE

SMELLING, HEARING AND OBSERVING THE SITE

Many of the uses on site seemed to be general services for Fenwick, Eldon square and other surrounding shops.

I mapped out potential activities and uses of Eldon Lane by using my site analysis of aromas, sounds, visual observations, photographs and signage. I tried to visit the site at varied times of the day to attempt to attach a time to each activity.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF ELDON LANE

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ACTIVITY MAPPING OF ELDON LANE

GETTING CLOSE TO THE SITE

GETTING CLOSE TO THE SITE

TEXTURES OF DECAY AND AGEING

SIGNS OF NATURAL LIFE

Further close photographing of the site suggested an ageing element to most surfaces, this was evident from the aged and decaying textures of the materials.

These details drew on many of the earlier themes in the project of dirt and decay. The dirty city is important, and so it is important that when analysing this site, I understood and acknowledged the importance of the dirty in these spaces.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF ELDON LANE

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Other close photographs of the site suggested signs of natural life, especially moss and ferns growing in the shadier parts of the site.

It was important to begin understanding what grows in these spaces and why.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF ELDON LANE

TEXTURE MAPPING

ELDON LANE BRICK TEXTURES GETTING CLOSE TO THE SURFACES OF THE SITE

GETTING CLOSE TO THE SURFACES OF THE SITE

I took photos of the textures I found on site and mapped them out by their location on site.

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MAPPING AND LOCATING OF TEXTURES FOUND ON SITE

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CASTING THE TEXTURES

CASTING THE TEXTURES

REPRODUCING TEXTURES OF THE SITE FOR A NEW MATERIAL INTERVENTION

REPRODUCING TEXTURES OF THE SITE FOR A NEW MATERIAL INTERVENTION

After closely studying the textures of the site, I produced some tiles made from plaster (in place of hemp-crete) and recycled materials to suggest a possible material intervention on site that both enhanced and mirrored the existing qualities, whilst using material from local demolition sites, in order to reduce the need for any new materials.

Whilst looking at demolished materials, I also looked at other materials that seem to be abundant after a demolition or recreation of a space, one being electrical cables.

Recycled materials include: recycled concrete aggregate, glass, crushed ceramic tiles.

The textures produced in the tiles mirrored those photographed on the existing surfaces of the site, the unpredictability and uneven nature.

Furthermore, by using the demolished material, it was a chance to capture the ageing materials in time, rather than destroying or throwing away them and their history.

Hemp-crete would be a sustainable alternative to cement to use as a binder for the recycled materials in creating the tiles for a facade.

I used electrical cables to tie each tile together through a small hole cast in the tiles.

Tiles modelled at 1:1 scale.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF TILES MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL

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PHOTOGRAPHS OF TILES MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL

CASTING THE SITE

CASTING THE SITE

TOUCHING, UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGING WITH THE SPATIAL QUALITIES OF SITE TEXTURES

GETTING CLOSER TO THE MATERIAL ON SITE

After casting the tiles made from demolished materials, I felt I needed to get even closer to the material in order to understand it better.

I looked at Cornelia Parker s work, an artist who conveys the importance and meaning of certain streets through art and sculpture. She cast a street in London to produce a sculpture at a 1:1 scale which directly represented the void space in the cobbles.

ARTIST CORNELIA PARKER CASTING THE STREETS AT 1:1 SCALE (figures 20 and 21)

By going through the process of casting the bricks directly and producing their replica casts, I felt I had the ability to get closer to the texture and tactile material qualities.

I also gained a better understanding of the spatial qualities within the cracks and on the surface of these bricks.

I put clay directly onto the walls of Eldon lane to capture the void surface textures of the bricks, I then used these clay pieces as a mould for plaster, which then produced the brick sculptures.

AUTHOR S EARLIER CLEAN VOID CASTINGS OF ELDON LANE AT 1:200 SCALE

CASTING THE BRICKS DIRECTLY TO PRODUCE 1:1 REPRESENTATIONS OF THE TEXTURE

Figures 20 and 21 - https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/cornelia-parker-2358

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VARIOUS CAST STUDIES OF BRICK TEXTURES FROM ELDON LANE

ARTIST REFERENCES: EXPLORING FUTURES FOR TODAY S OBJECTS

SPATIAL AND GROWTH POTENTIAL

OVERGROWN OR FOSSILISED? WHERE WILL OUR POSSESSIONS BE IN 10, 100, 1000 YEARS TIME?

CAN THE GAPS WITHIN THE CITY HELP NATURE RECLAIM SPACE?

I looked at artists who studied themes of climate change, environmental future and alternative possibilities.

I took inspiration from the artists work and developed my initial casts into spatial sculptures.

Bea Fremderman and Andrew Laumann, Machine in the Garden, is a suggestion of what could happen to our garments in the future, or more what SHOULD happen perhaps?

These themes of overgrowing and allowing nature to reclaim its world and space back is key in my project - suggesting a new city with an ecological equilibrium.

I collaged floor plans into the gaps, cracks, edges and textures of the brick surfaces, conveying the potential spatial qualities of the bricks, these cracks and gaps in the bricks mirrored the narrow gap and crevice nature of the Eldon Lane alleyway.

I then collaged moss textures and photographed moss in the gaps of the brick casts, this was to suggest the idea of Eldon lane over growing and nature reclaiming the surfaces and materials back as their own.

BEA FREMDERMAN AND ANDREW LAUMANN, Machine in the Garden, 2016 (figures 22 and 23)

Whilst Julian Charriere looks at the future of our day-to-day objects in a further time scale. Metamorphism, is a series of sculptures aimed at conveying what could happen to our electrical equipment in thousands, millions of years: the pieces of rock represent sedimentary rock with old computer parts within.

It is important to think about the future of our possessions and materials, and that after their initial use they still exists for many years - what can we do to reduce our material consumption and waste?

JULIAN CHARRIERE, Metamorphism, Berlin, 2016 (figures 24 and 25)

Figures 22 and 23 - https://artviewer.org/bea-fremderman-and-andrew-laumann-at-springsteen/ Figures 24 and 25 - http://julian-charriere.net/projects/metamorphism

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CAST STUDIES SHOWING SPATIAL QUALITIES AND POTENTIAL FOR VEGETATION OVERGROWTH OF THE CITY

ELDON LANE - OVERGROWN?

ELDON LANE - A NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE?

EXPLOITING ELDON LANE S SPATIAL QUALITIES FOR GROWING

PROPOSING A NEW, ANTI-CAPITALIST WAY OF ENJOYING THE CITY

After closely studying the site and understanding its spatial, environmental and social qualities.

I began to propose a suggestion of what this space could be used for: An urban farm.

By creating an urban farm in the centre of the city, it would allow the site to overgrow and produce the desired ecological equilibrium that my projects looks to find, whilst also allowing the public to engage with the space and natural atmosphere, thus creating an extension of the civic realm in the urban environment.

CONCEPT DRAWING OF ELDON LANE BECOMING A SPACE FOR AGRICULTURE AND PUBLIC ENJOYMENT

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As the site sits next to and behind Fenwicks shopping mall, this new mini agricultural space could be used as a chance for Fenwick to re brand themselves by encouraging shoppers to engage with the environment and local surroundings rather than to be consumed by the usual capitalist environment of branding and consumerism.

CONCEPT DRAWING OF FENWICKS AND ELDON LANE BECOMING OVERGROWN

CONCEPTUALIZING ELDON LANE

CONCEPTUALIZING ELDON LANE REIMAGINING ELDON LANE AS A MINI URBAN FARM FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT

REIMAGINING ELDON LANE AS A MINI URBAN FARM FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT

I began to conceptualize the potential for the site as an urban farm by layering growing containers over Eldon Lane.

CONCEPT DRAWING OF ELDON LANE TURNED INTO A PUBLIC URBAN FARM

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I also began to collage potential uses, activities and atmospheric qualities.

CONCEPT DRAWING OF ELDON LANE TURNED INTO A PUBLIC FARM

PROPOSAL

FENWICKS: A SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

FENWICKS FORAGE : A NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

When the first Fenwick store in Newcastle opened in 1882, by Mantle Maker and Furrier, John James Fenwick, he opened the store with a commitment to luxury, an uncompromising eye for quality and the passion to serve his clients with the very best he had to offer.

Ever since then, the commitment and passion for delivering a luxury and bespoke shopping experience has continued.

But, how can we alter the experience to be better for the environment, the local area, and to escape the capitalist trap that many department stores allow their customers to fall into.

Whilst continuing to keep the Fenwick tradition of a personal and quality experience.

FENWICK ENTRANCE FROM BRUNSWICK LANE, 1970 (figure 26)

https://www.fenwick.co.uk/our-story.html Figure 26 - Newcastle City Library Photographic Collection

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The new proposal for the Fenwick shopping experience is called: FENWICK FORAGE Fenwick welcomes peoples to join their new Fenwick Forage programme which promotes sustainable agriculture, growing, engaging and learning from the environment, supporting local crafts and businesses and enjoying the natural space.

By turning the shopping experience inside out it encourages users to enjoy, relax, learn, help and engage with the local environment and immerse themselves within the community and the public realm.

ENTRANCE TO FENWICK FORAGE WITH PART SECTION THROUGH EXISTING FENWICK BUILDING

FENWICK FORAGE: A MUSHROOM HOUSE?

MAINTENANCE OF THE FENWICK FORAGE SITE

There are some darker and moist micro-climates on the site which would be ideal for farming or growing mushrooms as darkness preserves the moisture that mushrooms spores need to reproduce.

Perhaps even an enclosed space or building could be created for this as it could create an experience for the user, a walk through the Mushroom House could be a fun addition to the Fenwick Forage experience.

MUSEE DU CHAMPIGNON, FRANCE (figures 27 and 28)

The Musée du Champignon, in Saumur, France educates people on mushroom growing and farming whilst also providing an enjoyable experience.

WHO? The urban farm, Fenwick Forage will be tended to by professional botanists, horticulturists and farmers primarily who willl be in charge of plantnig shcedules and harvesting throughout the year, whilst other, less qualified people will be employed as equals to work alongside the proffesionals in order to learn and build up their own knowledge of planting. People who might otherwise struggle to get a job will be encouraged to take on these roles, such as those from a lower social demographic or less educated backgrounds. Ex convicts could also be encouraged to take on these roles, as it is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, gain knowledge and engage with the natural environment, which further helps mental health. The employees will be paid by Fenwicks.

WHEN? Fenwick Forage will be open all year round as the planting schedules (shown later in portfolio) have been carefully selected to ensure that there are always many types of produce being grown throughout the year.

WHAT? Fenwick Forage is a mini urban farm in the centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne, growing and selling fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Local vendors are also able to sell their own produce such as coffee, beers, fresh food, local crafts and anything really. This will help the public engage with the local community. There will also be live events and exhibitions hosted in both the summer and winter for local musicians, artists and others.

CONCEPT IMAGE OF POTENTIAL MUSHROOM FARMING IN THE DARKER PARTS OF THE SITE.

Figures 27 and 28 - https://www.musee-du-champignon.com

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URBAN FARMING

URBAN FARMING

PRECEDENTS OF SUCCESSFUL URBAN FARMING PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD

PRECEDENTS OF SUCCESSFUL URBAN FARMING PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD

Prinzessinnengarten, Berlin A transformation of a wasteland allowed to bloom into a public space used for farming and enjoyment.

Eastern Curve Garden, Hackney, London

Dalston,

Designed by Muf architecture and art and J+L Gibbons.

A feral wasteland unveiled and intensified to create an amenity for education and escape .

PRINZESSINNENGARTEN, BERLIN (figure 29) P.F.1 - (PUBLIC FARM 1), New York, Designed by WORKac P.F.1 is a celebration of sustainable infrastructure, innovative building materials, visionary urbanism and dancing and declares that architecture can bring together cities, farms, food and everyday life .

PUBLIC FARM 1, NEW YORK (figure 30)

Figure 29 - https://prinzessinnengarten.net/about/ Figure 30 - https://work.ac/work/pf1/

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EASTERN CURVE GARDEN, HACKNEY (figures 31 and 32)

Figures 31 and 32 - http://muf.co.uk/portfolio/eastern-curve-garden-2009/

FROM CONSUMERISM TO FENWICK FORAGE: AN AROMATIC JOURNEY A CHANCE TO ESCAPE THE BRAND TRAP AND REDEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE

CONCEPTUAL SECTION OF THE AROMATIC JOURNEY THROUGH FENWICKS FROM AN ULTRA CAPITALIST, PERFUMED ENVIRONMENT LEADING TO THE NEW PROPOSED FENWICK FORAGE, A NATURAL AND PERSONAL SENSORY EXPERIENCE

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FENWICKS FORAGE : VEGETATION MAPPING

INSIDE OUT: VEGETABLES ON A ROOFTOP UNDERSTANDING WHAT TO GROW

UNDERSTANDING WHAT TO GROW

In order for fruit, vegetables and herbs to grow successfully in the Fenwick Forage site, research was necessary in finding the correct things to plant suited to the environment and location of Eldon Lane.

I began by mapping suggestions of fruit, vegetables and herbs that could be sewn per month and what could be harvested by month throughout the year. These vegetables are suited to shady, colder climates in the north of England.

CONCEPT COLLAGE OF A GROWING SPACE ON A ROOFTOP IN ELDON LANE

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MAPPING OF SEWING AND HARVESTING GROWING SUGGESTIONS PER MONTH

HEIGHT, SUN AND GROWING ZONE DIAGRAMS

MICRO-CLIMATES

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

ZONE 0 - GROUND LEVEL: South facing but sheltered by surrounding buildings so fairly shady, but little wind.

ZONE 1 - FLAT ROOF 1 - Very sunny and exposed but slightly shaded in the morning by north facing wall.

ZONE 2 - FLAT ROOF 2 - Highest point on site, very sunny and exposed, full sun all day.

ZONE 3 - FLAT ROOF 3 - Sunny and exposed, benefits most from morning sun, but shady in the evening.

ZONE 4 - FLAT ROOF 4 - Shady and sheltered, gets a little morning sun.

ZONE 5 - FLAT ROOF 5 - South facing but sheltered by buildings parallel to it, so is very shady.

HEIGHT DIAGRAM

ZONE 6 - EVENING SUN TRAP - Shaded throughout the day but benefits from evening sun in the summer.

ZONE 7 - NORTH FACING EDGE - Very dark, damp, moist and shady, gets no sun at all.

ZONE 8 - EAST FACING EDGE - Morning sun and quite a bit of sun throughout the day.

ZONE 9 - SOUTH FACING EDGE - Very sunny south facing part of the site.

ZONE 10 - GROUND LEVEL - This site is dedicated to trees and bigger planting in alkaline soils.

SUN LEVELS DIAGRAM

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MICRO-CLIMATE LOCATIONS ON SITE

PLANTING TABLES

PLANTING TABLES

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

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Plant Name Plant description and notes

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Cabbage

Aubergine - Pinstripe variety

Easy to grow in the UK and perfect for urban-soils, with a Easy Harvest to growininAugust the UK and perfect for urban soils, with a Aubergine Pinstripe beautiful purple and white stripe pattern. beautiful purple and white stripe pattern. variety

Harvest mid summer to fruit with a crisp white High-yielding variety, bears dark green fruit with a crisp white Courgette - Ambassador High-yielding variety, bears dark green Courgette - Ambassador autumn flesh, over a long season flesh, over a long season Pumpkin - Crown Prince Butternut Squash Waldo Peapods - Jaguar variety Peppers

FRUIT + VEG

FRUIT + VEG

July with until trailing late Ridge cucumber with trailing habit; yields well outdoors. Good RidgeHarvest cucumber habit; yields well outdoors. Good Cucumber - Marketmore Cucumber - Marketmore yield of short, attractive, dark fruits. Very disease resistant. yield summer of short, attractive, dark fruits. Very disease resistant.

One of the best varieties for culinary use due to its flavour. One of Harvest autumn the best varieties for culinary use due to its flavour.

Pumpkin - Crown Easy to grow and a lovely grey skin.

Easy to grow and a lovely grey skin.

Prince Harvest October andwith good flavour, high yields and This is a popular variety with good flavour, high yields and This is a popular variety Butternut Squash November good resistance to powdery mildew. good resistance to powdery mildew.

Waldo Second early, high yielding podded pea, with 6/7 peas perSecond early, high yielding podded pea, with 6/7 peas per to October Peapods Jaguar pod. Double podded wrinkle seeded variety,- with good tolerpod. Harvest Double June podded wrinkle seeded variety, with good tolervariety ance to downey and powdery mildew. ance to downey and powdery mildew.

Varieties include ‘Gourmet’, ‘Mohawk’ and ‘Corno di Toro Varieties include ‘Gourmet’, ‘Mohawk’ and ‘Corno di Toro Peppers Harvest July to October Rosso’ - all well suited to growing outdoors in containers. Rosso’ - all well suited to growing outdoors in containers.

Cayenne type, 15cm long tapering fruits, green turning to red Cayenne type, 15cm long tapering fruits, green turning to red Chillies - Fuego variety when ripe. More cold tolerant than Chillies July cold to October most. - Fuego variety whenHarvest ripe. More tolerant than most.

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This Himalayan maidenhair fern does well in shade or This Himalayan maidenhair fern does well in shade or Evergreen dappled shade. Its delicate, light Adiantum green fronds darken fern with dappled shade. Its delicate, light green fronds darken with Venustum age. Best in sheltered area away from the wind. age. Best in sheltered area away from the wind.

Asplenium Scolopendrium fern

A low maintenance fern with strong glossy leaves, Asplenium which tolerates all shade types. Scolopendrium fern

A low maintenance fern with strong glossy leaves, Evergreen which tolerates all shade types.

Athyrium Niponicum

Deciduous painted Japanese fern Athyrium Niponicum is flushed with silver and burgundy, making it an unusual, Niponicum eye-catching choice. It’s growth Athyrium is more prostrate than upright; it likes moisture.

Deciduous painted Japanese fern Athyrium Niponicum is flushed with silver and burgundy, making it an unusual, Deciduous eye-catching choice. It’s growth is more prostrate than upright; it likes moisture.

Matteuccia Struthiopteris

The shuttlecock Matteuccia Struthiopteris fern sends up bright The shuttlecock Matteuccia Struthiopteris fern sends up bright Matteuccia Struthiopteris green ‘shuttlecocks’ in early spring and develops into a greenEvergreen ‘shuttlecocks’ in early spring and develops into a handsome plant. It prefers a moist soil. handsome plant. It prefers a moist soil.

HERBS

Adiantum Venustum fern

FERNS

FERNS

Strawberries

Finesse is an ever-bearing strawberry which produces a Finesse is an ever-bearing strawberry which produces a good crop of high quality, well-flavoured, red berries in longgood crop of high quality, well-flavoured, red berries in long Harvest June to September Strawberries trusses from early summer to early autumn and is considered trusses from early summer to early autumn and is considered to have very good disease resistance. to have very good disease resistance.

Harvest June to April

Harvest November to January Harvest all year round

HarvestRadishes mid-late -summer Raphanus Sativus Mizuna salad leaves Harvest in August

Mizuna is a Japanese leafy vegetable, leaves have a Mizunathesalad leaves characteristic peppery, cabbage flavour.

Potatoes Harvest in August Kale - Black Tuscany Harvest July until late summer Pak Choi Harvest mid summer to autumn Beans HarvestBroad autumn Aquadulce Claudia Harvest October and Rocket November

SHADE LOVING VEG

Aubergine - Kaberi variety

Various varieties will be grown including: Super Sweet 100,TiVarious varieties will be grown including: Super Sweet 100,TiHarvest mid-late summer gerella, Rio Grande, Astro Ibrido, Costoluto gerella, Rio Grande, Astro Ibrido, Costoluto Fiorentino, Ildi and TomatoesFiorentino, Ildi and Incas which all grow very reliably in the UK and have high Incas which all grow very reliably in the UK and have high yields. yields.

A compact, thorn-less variety bredAubergine specifically- for container A compact, thorn-less variety bred specifically for container Kaberi Harvest in August growing. Produces a prolific crop of dark purple, egg-sizedgrowing. Produces a prolific crop of dark purple, egg-sized variety fruit which mature very quickly, don’t need a greenhouse. fruit which mature very quickly, don’t need a greenhouse.

Due to the huge variety of cabbages to grow, it’s possible to Due Harvest to the huge variety of cabbages to grow, it’s possible to Cabbage all year round harvest cabbages almost all year round. harvest cabbages almost all year round.

Seasonal information

One of the best known and most popular varieties available,One of the best known and most popular varieties available, Beetroot - Boltardy Harvest June to April Harvest June to April Beetroot 'Boltardy' produces good yields of deep red, globeBeetroot 'Boltardy' produces good yields of deep red, globe shaped roots with a superb sweet flavour and tender, ring free shaped roots with a superb sweet flavour and tender, ring free flesh. flesh.

'French Breakfast' is a popular old variety with crisp, crunchy, 'French Breakfast' is aSeptember popular old variety with crisp, crunchy, Harvest June to September Radishes - Raphanus Harvest June to cylindrical roots with a strong, peppery cylindrical roots with a strong, peppery flavour.

Sativusflavour.

Beetroot - Boltardy Seasonal information

Seasonal information and notes Plant description

toIts lush foliage comes in various colours, from lime green to Harvest June to April ruby red. It looks great on a classic veg plot or allotment, also great for cooking.

Brussels sprouts have a todelicate, Harvest November Januarynutty flavour, and taste delicious when used in stir fries and warm winter salads.

Mizuna is a Japanese leafy vegetable, the leaves have a Harvest all year round characteristic peppery, cabbage flavour.

Harvest all year round

There are many varieties of potatoes and they are all incrediThere are many varieties of potatoes and they are all incrediPotatoes Harvest Juneas to they October bly easy to grow as they require minimal light. bly easy to grow require minimal light.

Harvest June to October

Also known ‘Nero di Toscana’, bearing crinkled,Also known ‘Nero di Toscana’, bearing dark green, crinkled, Kale - dark Blackgreen, Tuscany Harvest in lateIf summer strap-like leaves. If left to flower it can be a vital source of strap-like leaves. left to flower it can be a vital source of nectar and pollen for early bees. nectar and pollen for early bees.

Harvest in late summer

Harvest to October Pak Choi is a versatile leafy crop,Pak bearing is aJuly versatile leafy crop, bearing tasty, low-mainteChoi tasty, low-mainte-Pak Choi nance leaves that can be used in salads or stir fries. nance leaves that can be used in salads or stir fries.

Harvest July to October

Early maturing ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ is ready to -pick a monthEarlyHarvest maturing ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ is ready to pick a month June to December Broad Beans earlier than other varieties. earlier than other varieties.

Aquadulce Claudia

Harvest June to December

Fast and easy to grow, rocket has a distinctive, peppery Rocket flavour that adds a punchy kick to salads.

alltoyear round Fast Harvest and easy grow, rocket has a distinctive, peppery flavour that adds a punchy kick to salads.

Harvest all year round

Harvest June to October Coriander - Calypso Harvest July to October Claytonia PerfoliataHarvestMiner’s July to lettuce October

A British-bred cultivar, which is quick to grow and slow to Coriander - Calypso bolt. It can be cut right back to regrow at least three times during the summer One of the hardiest salad crops Claytonia available, Perfoliatait has heart-shaped, slightly succulent Miner’s leaves, with a mild flavour. lettuce Both the leaves and flowering shoots can be eaten.

A British-bred cultivar, which is quick to grow and slow to Harvest July to Decembolt. ber It can be cut right back to regrow at least three times during the summer One of the hardiest salad crops available, it has Harvest June to Novemheart-shaped, slightly succulent leaves, with a mild flavour. ber Both the leaves and flowering shoots can be eaten.

Harvest July to December Harvest June to November

Black Isle Blush is a perennial chive. Approximately 8 inches Black Isle Blush perennial chive. Approximately 8 inches Juneistoa SeptemChives Black Isle Bushwithhigh.Harvest high. Hardy. Dark green leaves and light- mauve flowers Hardy.

Dark green leaves and light mauve flowers with ber deep pink centre. deep pink centre.

Harvest June to September

Parsley - PetroselinumWith flat, deep-green leaves, it has a stronger parsley flavour With Harvest flat, deep-green leaves, it has a stronger parsley flavour June to October Crispum for cooking than the curled varieties and is preferred than the curled varieties and is preferred for cooking

Harvest June to October

Evergreen Golden Oregano Origanum Vulgare

Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous or Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous or Golden Oregano Harvestsub-shrubs, June to October evergreen sub-shrubs, with aromatic foliage and spikes of evergreen with aromatic foliage and spikes of Origanum Vulgare small flowers. Copes well in shaded areas. small flowers. Copes well in shaded areas.

Harvest June to October

Evergreen Banana Mint - Mentha arvensis

Harvest all year A variety of mint with bright, fuzzy, lime green of mint withround bright, fuzzy, lime green foliage and a Banana Mint -foliage Menthaand a A variety with goodvery caredelightful aroma of banana. pronounced, very delightful aroma of banana. pronounced, arvensis

Harvest all year round with good care

Deciduous Sweet Cicely- Myrrhis Odorata

A tall perennial plant that can grow to 2 meters tall, The Sweet CicelyMyrrhis plant is softly hairy and smells strongly of aniseed when Odorata crushed. Grow very well in dappled shade.

Harvest all year round, blooms in midsummer

Chives - Black Isle Bush Harvest June to September Parsley - PetroselinumCrispum

Angelica Evergreen

HERBS

Tomatoes

Plant Name Plant description and notes

SHADE LOVING VEG

Plant Name

Seasonal information and notes Plant description

A tallHarvest perennial plantround, that can grow to 2 meters tall, The all year plantblooms is softlyinhairy and smells strongly of aniseed when midsummer crushed. Grow very well in dappled shade.

Blooms in august but seeds are all great for culinary use, Leaves, stems, roots and seeds are all great for culinary use, Leaves, stems, roots and stem and leaves can be health benefits. Easy to grow whilst angelica has incredible health benefits. Easy to grow whilst angelica has incredible Angelica used year round for in light or dappled shade. in light or all dappled shade. cooking

ELEVATION OF GROWING ZONE 1 - A SUNNY FLAT ROOF

Blooms in august but stem and leaves can be used all year round for cooking

PLANTING TABLES

PLANTING TABLES

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING ZONE 2 - Sunniest and highest flat roof ofFLAT the site SUNNY ROOF 2, HIGHEST + SUNNIEST PART OF THE SITE Plant Name

Plant Name Plant description and notes

Seasonal Plant information description and notes

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: This is the highest flat roofCLIMATIC on the site, which gets This FULLisSUN and moderate all site, which gets FULL SUN and moderate wind all CONDITIONS: the highest flat roofwind on the day. This area will be great for planting sun-loving day. fruit, This veg area and herbs. vines and climbers will fruit, be veg and herbs. Whilst vines and climbers will be will beWhilst great for planting sun-loving Evergreen used on the edges to grow across the floor and down vivid green used the on walls. the edges to grow across the floor and down the walls.

Cilician herb, thymeharvest – frost-hardy with pink flowers and vivid green Thyme - Thymus Cilicius Cilician thyme – frost-hardy with pink flowers Thymeand - Thymus Cilicius leaves, produces edible herbs all year round.

The properties of this landscape on the site resemble an open field, exposed full sun and The properties of thistolandscape on wind. the site resemble an open field, exposed to full sun and wind.

Sage - Salvia officinalis Basil - Sweet Genovese

Key growing feature: Sun-loving FRUIT, VEG AND HERBS Key growing feature: Sun-loving FRUIT, VEG AND HERBS

all year round leaves, produces edible herbs all year round.

Aubergine - Kaberi variety

Various varieties will be grown including: Super Sweet 100,Tigerella, Rio Grande, Astro Ibrido, CostolutoTomatoes Fiorentino, Ildi and Incas which all grow very reliably in the UK and have high yeilds.

A compact, thorn-less variety bred specifically for container Aubergine - Kaberi growing. Produces a prolific crop of dark purple, variety egg-sized fruit which mature very quickly, don’t need a greenhouse.

FRUIT + VEG

FRUIT + VEG

Tomatoes

Evergreen herb, harvest all year round

Basil 'Sweet Genovese' is considered to be one of the best Basil 'Sweet Genovese' is considered to be one of the best Basil - Sweet GenoveseHarvest June to Septemvarieties of aromatic basil, hailed for its sweet-flavoured varieties of aromatic basil, hailed for its sweet-flavoured ber leaves and soft texture leaves and soft texture

Harvest June to September

Carum Carvi is an ancient culinary herb.Caraway A hardy -perennial Carum sometimes Carvi is an ancient culinary herb. A hardy perennial Carum CarviPerennial, with feathery leaves and tiny white flowers in umbels over the biennial, harvest in with feathery leaves and tiny white flowers in umbels over the information summer. summer. summer.

Seasonal

HERBS

Seasonal Plant information description and notes HERBS

Plant Name Plant description and notes

A British-bred cultivar, which is quick to Coriander grow and -slow to Calypso bolt. It can be cut right back to regrow at least three times during the summer Various varieties will be grown including: Super Sweet 100,TiHarvest mid-late summer Harvest mid-late summer gerella, Rio Grande, Astro Ibrido, Costoluto Fiorentino, Ildi and Tarragon - Artemisia Artemisia Dracunculus, French tarragon –Tarragon can reach up to - Artemisia Incas which all grow very reliably in the UK and have high Dracunculus 90cm in height, superior taste to other tarragon varieties.

Dracunculus yeilds.

A compact, thorn-less variety bred specifically for container It is- very low mainHarvest in August Harvest in August A dwarf form with compact ferny foliage.Dill Dill - Bouquet Bouquet growing. Produces a prolific crop of dark purple, egg-sized tenance and a good choice for growing in containers, a fruit which mature very quickly, don’t need a greenhouse. delicate and sweet flavour Coriander - Calypso

Harvest July to DecemA British-bred cultivar, which is quick to grow and slow to ber bolt. It can be cut right back to regrow at least three times during the summer Harvest May to SeptemArtemisia Dracunculus, French tarragon – can reach up to ber 90cm in height, superior taste to other tarragon varieties.

A dwarf with compact ferny foliage. It is very low mainHarvest Juneform to October tenance and a good choice for growing in containers, a delicate and sweet flavour

Easy to grow in the UK and perfect for urban soils, with a Easy in to August grow in the UK and perfect for urban soils, with a Harvest is a perennial Aubergine - Pinstripe Harvest East-Indian Evergreen herb,lemon harvestgrass or Malabar grass, is a perennial Lemongrass - in August East-Indian lemon grass or Malabar grass, Lemongrass beautiful purple and white stripe pattern. variety beautiful purple and white stripe pattern.

Thailand, with a grassround native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, with a all year Cymbopogon Flexuosus grass native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Cymbopogon Flexuosus strong scent and flavour. strong scent and flavour.

July until latewith trailing habit; yields well outdoors. Good Harvest July until late Ridge cucumber with trailing habit; yields well outdoors. Good Harvest Ridge cucumber Cucumber - Marketmore Cucumber - Marketmore summer summer yield of short, attractive, dark fruits. Very disease resistant. yield of short, attractive, dark fruits. Very disease resistant.

Aubergine - Pinstripe variety

mid summer to bears dark green fruit with a crisp white with a crisp white Harvest High-yielding variety, Courgette - Ambassador High-yielding variety, bears dark green fruitCourgette - Ambassador autumn flesh, over a long season flesh, over a long season Pumpkin - Crown Prince Butternut Squash Waldo Peapods - Jaguar variety Peppers

Harvest autumn One of the best varieties for culinary use due to its flavour.

Easy to grow and a lovely grey skin.

Harvest autumn

This is a popular variety with good flavour, high yields and Butternut Squash good resistance to powdery mildew.

Waldo Second early, high yielding podded pea, with 6/7 peas per Peapods - Jaguar pod. Double podded wrinkle seeded variety, with good tolervariety ance to downey and powdery mildew.

This is a popular Harvest October and variety with good flavour, high yields and good resistance to powdery mildew.

November

Harvest October and November

Second early, high yielding podded pea, with 6/7 peas per Harvest to podded October wrinkle seeded variety, with good tolerpod. June Double ance to downey and powdery mildew.

Harvest June to October

Varieties include ‘Gourmet’, ‘Mohawk’ and Peppers ‘Corno di Toro Rosso’ - all well suited to growing outdoors in containers.

Varieties include ‘Gourmet’, ‘Mohawk’ and ‘Corno di Toro Rosso’ - to all October well suited to growing outdoors in containers.

Harvest July

A large deciduous climber with twining darkSinensis green, WisteriaIN Sinensis Wisteria GREEN CORRIDOR CONCEPT AN URBAN ALLEYWAY ON THE PERIPHERY OFstems, ELDON SQUARE pinnate leaves and drooping racemes to 30cm in length, of fragrant, mauve or lilac-coloured flowers opening before the leaves. Suits sunny south and west facing walls.

Lakemont Seedless grape vine

Harvest July to December Harvest May to September Harvest June to October

Evergreen herb, harvest all year round

Harvest July to October Harvest July to October

Finesse is an ever-bearing strawberry which produces a Finesse ever-bearing strawberry which produces a Harvest Juneis toanSepHarvest June to Sepgood crop of high quality, well-flavoured, red berries in long tember good crop of high quality, well-flavoured, red berries in long tember Strawberries trusses from early summer to early autumn and is considered trusses from early summer to early autumn and is considered to have very good disease resistance. to have very good disease resistance.

VINES /CLIMBERS

VINES /CLIMBERS

Strawberries

Perennial, sometimes biennial, harvest in summer.

Harvest mid summer to autumn

One of the best varieties for culinary use due to its flavour.

Pumpkin - Crown Easy to grow and a lovely grey skin.

Prince

Cayenne type, 15cm/6in long tapering fruits, green turning to Cayenne type, 15cm/6in long tapering fruits, green turning to Chillies - Fuego variety red when ripe. More cold tolerant than most.

Chillies - Fuego variety Harvest July toripe.

October red when More cold tolerant than most.

Evergreen herb, harvest all year round

Hardy evergreen with aromatic, grey-green leaves and officinalis Evergreen Hardy evergreen with aromatic, grey-green leaves and herb, harvest Sage - Salvia pale-blue flowers pale-blue all year round flowers

Caraway - Carum Carvi

Plant Name

Seasonal information

White, seedless dessert grape of excellentLakemont flavour that will Seedless ripen outside on a warm south facing wall.grape It hasvine good resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew and botrytis.

A large deciduous climber with twining stems, dark green, Deciduous, flowers bloom pinnate leaves and drooping racemes to 30cm in length, of in spring and early summer. fragrant, mauve or lilac-coloured flowers opening before the leaves. Suits sunny south and west facing walls.

Fruits ripens at the dessert end of grape of excellent flavour that will White, seedless September producing large south facing wall. It has good resistripen outside on a warm bunches golden yellow ance toof powdery mildew, downy mildew and botrytis. fruit.

Deciduous, flowers bloom in spring and early summer.

Fruits ripens at the end of September producing large bunches of golden yellow fruit.

3D RENDER OF GROWING ZONE 2 - HIGHEST FLAT ROOF OF SITE

GC 2, 4, 5, 9

PLANTING TABLES

PLANTING TABLES

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING ZONE 4 - North East facing flat roof GROWING ZONE 4 - North East facing flat roof

GROWING ZONE 3, Sunny East facing flat roof

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: NORTH East facing, very DARK and damp, but sheltered from wind.

CLIMATIC East facing facing, flat veryroof DARK and damp, but sheltered from wind.

GROWINGCONDITIONS: ZONE 4 - NORTH North East

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: MORNING SUN, FULL SUN, SHADY EVENING East-facing gardens get mostly morning sun. Plants that like partial shade and need shelter from strong sunlight will thrive here. Afternoon shade protects plants from the sun at its hottest while evening shade will enhance the impact of white flowers that attract pollinating moths.

Key growing feature: Shade-loving herbs, ferns, vines and moisture loving ground cover.

Key growing feature: Shade-loving herbs, ferns, vines and moisture loving ground cover.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: NORTH East facing, very DARK and damp, but sheltered from wind.

Plant Name Seasonal information Plant description and notes Key growing feature: Shade-loving herbs, ferns, vines and moisture loving ground cover.

Plant Name Seasonal information Plant description and notes Matteuccia Struthiopteris

Aubergine - Pinstripe variety

Harvest in August

Harvest in August

Cucumber - Marketmore Ridge cucumber with trailing habit; yields well outdoors. Good yield of short, attractive, dark fruits. Very disease resistant.

Harvest July until late summer

Courgette - Ambassador High-yielding variety, bears dark green fruit with a crisp white flesh, over a long season

Harvest mid summer to autumn

Pumpkin - Crown Prince

One of the best varieties for culinary use due to its flavour.

Easy to grow and a lovely grey skin.

Harvest autumn

Butternut Squash Waldo

This is a popular variety with good flavour, high yields and good resistance to powdery mildew.

Harvest October and November

Peapods - Jaguar variety

Second early, high yielding podded pea, with 6/7 peas per pod. Double podded wrinkle seeded variety, with good tolerance to downey and powdery mildew.

Harvest June to October

Peppers

Varieties include ‘Gourmet’, ‘Mohawk’ and ‘Corno di Toro Rosso’ - all well suited to growing outdoors in containers.

Harvest July to October

Chillies - Fuego variety

Cayenne type, 15cm/6in long tapering fruits, green turning to red when ripe. More cold tolerant than most.

Harvest July to October

Strawberries

Finesse is an ever-bearing strawberry which produces a Harvest June to Sepgood crop of high quality, well-flavoured, red berries in long tember trusses from early summer to early autumn and is considered to have very good disease resistance.

Clematis Armandii

Berbaris Maria

GC 2, 4, 5, 9

Easy to grow in the UK and perfect for urban soils, with a beautiful purple and white stripe pattern.

Harvest mid-late summer

Clematis Armandii is a vigorous, evergreen clematis, bearing a profusion of almond-scented, star-shaped cream-white flowers. Suits south-east facing spaces as it benefits from evening shade.

Berberis Thunbergii 'Maria' is a Japanese barberry cultivar that is noted for its bright yellow foliage which retains good golden yellow colour all summer and can cope with morning sun.

Evergreen perennial, blooms March - April.

Evergreen, tiny flowers late April and early may.

Rosemary - Majorca Pink

Rosemary, Majorca Pink is a semi-prostrate Rosemary. An evergreen half-hardy perennial with aromatic foliage and very attractive pink flowers.

Harvest June to October

Lavandula Angustifolia

Can cope with temperatures down to about -15°C, and can therefore be left in the garden all year round. Very fragrant and beautiful flowers.

Flowers July to September

FERNS FERNS FERNS

Aubergine - Kaberi variety

Various varieties will be grown including: Super Sweet 100,Tigerella, Rio Grande, Astro Ibrido, Costoluto Fiorentino, Ildi and Incas which all grow very reliably in the UK and have high yields.

A compact, thorn-less variety bred specifically for container growing. Produces a prolific crop of dark purple, egg-sized fruit which mature very quickly, don’t need a greenhouse.

Matteuccia Struthiopteris Plant Name

Seasonal information

Angelica Sweet Cicely- Myrrhis Angelica Odorata

handsome plant. It prefers a moist A low maintenance fern with strongsoil. glossy leaves, which tolerates all shade types.

A low maintenance fern withStruthiopteris strong glossy leaves, The shuttlecock Matteuccia fern sendswhich up bright tolerates all shade types. green ‘shuttlecocks’ in early spring and develops into a This Himalayan maidenhair fern does well in shade or handsome plant. It prefers a moist soil. dappled shade. maidenhair Its delicate, fern light does greenwell fronds darken This Himalayan in shade or with age. in sheltered area from the wind.

A lowBest maintenance fern withaway strong glossy leaves, which dappled shade.

Its delicate, light green fronds darken with tolerates all shade types. age.

Best in sheltered area away from the wind.

Deciduous painted Japanese fern Athyrium Niponicum is flushed withpainted silver and burgundy, making it an unusual, is Deciduous Japanese fern Athyrium This Himalayan maidenhair fern does wellprostrate inNiponicum shadethan or eye-catching choice.

It’s growth is more flushed with silver and burgundy, making it an darken unusual,with dappled shade.

Its delicate, light green fronds upright; it likeschoice. moisture. eye-catching It’s growth more age.

Best in sheltered area awayisfrom theprostrate wind. than upright; it likes moisture.

Deciduous painted Japanese fern AthyriumorNiponicum Origanum may be herbaceous perennials deciduousisor flushed withsub-shrubs, silver and burgundy, making it an unusual, evergreen with aromatic foliage and spikes or of Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous eye-catching choice.

It’s growth is more prostrate than small flowers.

Copes well in aromatic shaded areas. evergreen sub-shrubs, with foliage and spikes of upright; it likes moisture. small flowers. Copes well in shaded areas.

A variety of mint with bright, fuzzy, lime green foliage and a pronounced, verywith delightful of banana.

A variety ofmay mint bright, aroma fuzzy, lime green foliage and Origanum be herbaceous perennials or deciduous or a pronounced, very delightful aroma of foliage banana.and spikes of evergreen sub-shrubs, with aromatic small in shaded A tall flowers. perennialCopes plant well that can grow toareas.

2 meters tall, The plant is softly hairy and smells strongly aniseed A tall perennial plant that can grow to 2of meters tall,when The A variety Grow of mintvery withwell bright, fuzzy, lime green foliage and a crushed. in dappled shade. plant is softly hairy and smells strongly of aniseed when pronounced, very delightful aroma of banana. crushed. Grow very well in dappled shade.

Leaves, stems, roots and seeds are all great for culinary use, whilst angelica health benefits.

Easy toThe grow A tall perennial plantincredible that can grow 2great meters tall, Leaves, stems, has roots and seeds are to all for culinary use, in light or dappled shade. plant is softly hairy and smells strongly of aniseed when whilst angelica has incredible health benefits. Easy to grow crushed. veryshade. well in dappled shade. in light orGrow dappled

Golden Angelicahops Golden hops

Leaves, is stems, roots and seeds are bearing all great yellow, for culinary use, Aureus' a strong-growing climber deeply whilst angelica has incredible health benefits.

Easy to grow lobed to 15cm in length, hopsbearing have many uses, Aureus'leaves is a strong-growing climber yellow, deeply in light ormedicinal. dappled shade. including Thrives in the shade. lobed leaves to 15cm in length, hops have many uses,

Asplenium Scolopendrium fern Asplenium

Scolopendrium fern Matteuccia Struthiopteris Adiantum Venustum fern AspleniumVenustum fern Adiantum Scolopendrium fern Athyrium Niponicum Athyrium Niponicum Adiantum Venustum fern Golden AthyriumOregano Niponicum Origanum vulgare Golden Oregano Origanum vulgare

HERBS HERBS HERBS

FRUIT + VEG

Tomatoes

Plant description and notes

VINES + VINES GROUND VINES + GROUND +COVER GROUND COVER COVER

Plant Name

The shuttlecock Matteuccia Struthiopteris fern sends up bright green ‘shuttlecocks’ in early Struthiopteris spring and develops intoupa bright The shuttlecock Matteuccia fern sends handsome plant.description It prefers moist soil.

Plant and notes green ‘shuttlecocks’ in earlya spring and develops into a

Banana Mint - Mentha Arvensis Banana Oregano Mint - Mentha Golden Arvensis Origanum vulgare Sweet Cicely- Myrrhis Banana Mint - Mentha Odorata Sweet Cicely- Myrrhis Arvensis Odorata

Geranium Bohemicum Geranium Bohemicum Golden hops Byrophyta, (Moss), various varieties.

Byrophyta, (Moss), Geranium Bohemicum various varieties.

English Ivy English Ivy (Moss), Byrophyta, various varieties.

including medicinal. the shade.

A hardy and versatileThrives variety in they're easy to grow, take a wide range of conditions, are tough and need little take in the A hardy and versatile variety they're to grow, a Aureus' is a and strong-growing climber easy bearing yellow, deeply way of care attention. wide range of conditions, are tough and need little in the lobed leaves to 15cm in length, hops have many uses, way of care and attention. including medicinal.

Thrivesand in the shade.

Moss thrives well in damp shady areas, providing a soft green carpet.

As well as encouraging moss it will A hardy and well versatile variety they're to growth, grow, take Moss thrives in damp and shadyeasy areas, providing aasoft tend growofnaturally in these spaces anyway. wide to range conditions, are tough and need little init the green carpet.

As well as encouraging moss growth, will

way of attention. tend to care grow naturally in these spaces anyway.

English ivy is and a fast growing climber which clings to anything, providing beautiful masses of green to both ground English ivy is a fast growing climber which clings to and anything, Moss Very thrives well in damp and shady areas, providing a soft walls. low maintenance. providing beautiful masses of green to both ground and green carpet. As well as encouraging moss growth, it will walls. Very low maintenance. tend to grow naturally in these spaces anyway.

Evergreen Evergreen Seasonal information Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Deciduous Deciduous Evergreen

Deciduous Harvest June to October Harvest June to October Harvest all year round Harvest June to round October with good care Harvest all year with good Harvest all care year round, blooms all in midsummer Harvest year round,

blooms in midsummer Harvest all year round Blooms in august but with good care can be stem and leaves Blooms in august but used all all year round stem and leaves canfor be Harvest year round, cooking used all in year round for blooms midsummer

cooking Blooms in august but stem and leaves Harvest hops latecan be used all year round for summer.

Harvest hops late cooking summer.

Perennial Harvest Perennialhops late summer.

Evergreen Evergreen Perennial Evergreen perennial, no blooms.

Evergreen Evergreen perennial, no blooms.

GREEN CORRIDOR CONCEPT IN AN URBAN ALLEYWAY ON which THE PERIPHERY OF ELDON SQUARE English ivy is a fast growing climber clings to anything, English Ivy

providing beautiful masses of green to both ground and walls. Very low maintenance.

Evergreen perennial, no blooms.

PLANTING TABLES

PLANTING TABLES

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING ZONE 5 - Sheltered South facing flat roof GROWING ZONE 5 - Sheltered South facing flat roof

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: SOUTH FACING but very SHELTERED by surrounding buildings so is SHADY most GROWING ZONE 5 - Sheltered South facing flat roof of the morning and evening, quite a moist and damp environment.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: SOUTH FACING but very SHELTERED by surrounding buildings so is SHADY most Keythe growing feature: HERB GARDEN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: SOUTH FACING very SHELTERED by surrounding buildings so is SHADY most of morning andSHADY evening, quite a moistbut and damp environment. of the morning and evening, quite a moist and damp environment.

Key growing feature: SHADY HERB GARDEN Plant HERB NameGARDEN Key growing feature: SHADY

Plant Name Plant Name Coriander - Calypso Coriander - Calypso Claytonia Coriander Perfoliata- Calypso Miner’s lettuce

HERBS HERBS HERBS

Claytonia PerfoliataMiner’s lettuce Claytonia PerfoliataChives - Black Isle Bush Miner’s lettuce Chives - Black Isle Bush Parsley PetroselinumChives -- Black Isle Bush Crispum Parsley - PetroselinumCrispum Parsley PetroselinumGolden Oregano Crispum Origanum Vulgare Golden Oregano Origanum Vulgare Banana Oregano Mint - Mentha Golden arvensis Origanum Vulgare Banana Mint - Mentha arvensis Mint - Mentha Banana Sweet Cicely- Myrrhis arvensis Odorata Sweet Cicely- Myrrhis OdorataCicely- Myrrhis Sweet Angelica Odorata

VINES VINES AND VINES AND FERNS FERNS AND FERNS

Angelica

GC 2, 4, 5, 9

Angelica Golden hops Golden hops Matteuccia Struthiopteris Golden hops Matteuccia Struthiopteris Asplenium Struthiopteris Matteuccia Scolopendrium fern Asplenium Scolopendrium fern Asplenium

Scolopendrium fern

Plant description and notes Plant description and notes A British-bred which is and quick notes to grow and slow to Plantcultivar, description

bolt. It can be cut right back to regrow at least three times during the summer A British-bred cultivar, which is quick to grow and slow to bolt.

It can cut right back to least three times One of the be hardiest salad crops available, it hasand A British-bred cultivar, which is regrow quick toatgrow slow to during the summer heart-shaped, slightly succulent leaves, with a mild flavour. bolt. It can be cut right back to regrow at least three times Both the leaves and flowering shoots can be eaten. during One of the the summer hardiest salad crops available, it has heart-shaped, slightly succulent leaves, with a mild flavour.

BlackofIsle is asalad perennial Approximately 8 inches One theBlush hardiest cropschive. available, it has Both the leaves and flowering shoots can be high. Hardy. Dark green leaves and lightwith mauve flowers with heart-shaped, slightly succulent leaves, aeaten. mild flavour.

deep the pinkleaves centre.

Both and flowering shoots can be eaten.

Black Isle Blush is a perennial chive. Approximately 8 inches high. Hardy.

Darkisgreen leaves and light mauve flowers with Black Isledeep-green Blush a perennial 8 inches With flat, leaves, it chive. has a Approximately stronger parsley flavour deep pink centre. high.

Hardy.

Dark green and leaves and light mauve flowers with than the curled varieties is preferred for cooking deep pink centre.

With flat, deep-green leaves, it has a stronger parsley flavour Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or cooking deciduous or than the varieties and is preferred for With flat, curled deep-green leaves, it has a stronger parsley flavour evergreen sub-shrubs, with aromatic foliage and spikes of than the curled varieties and is preferred for cooking small flowers. Copes well in shaded areas.

Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous or evergreen may sub-shrubs, with aromatic foliage spikes or of Origanum bewith herbaceous perennials or and deciduous A variety of mint bright, fuzzy, lime green foliage and a small flowers.

Copes well in shaded areas. evergreen sub-shrubs, with aroma aromatic pronounced, very delightful of foliage banana.and spikes of small flowers. Copes well in shaded areas.

A variety of mint with bright, fuzzy, lime green foliage and a pronounced, very delightful aroma oftobanana.

A variety tall perennial plant that can growlime 2green metersfoliage tall, The A of mint with bright, fuzzy, and a plant is softly very hairydelightful and smells strongly of aniseed when pronounced, aroma of banana. crushed. Grow very well in dappled shade.

A tall perennial plant that can grow to 2 meters tall, The plant softly hairy strongly ofmeters aniseed when A tall is perennial plantand thatsmells can grow The use, Leaves, stems, roots and seeds are to all2great for tall, culinary crushed.

Grow very well in dappled shade. plant isangelica softly hairy smellshealth strongly of aniseed whilst has and incredible benefits.

Easy when to grow crushed. veryshade. well in dappled shade. in light orGrow dappled Leaves, stems, roots and seeds are all great for culinary use, whilst angelica health benefits.

Easy to grow Leaves, stems, has rootsincredible and seeds are all great for culinary use, in light or dappled shade. whilst angelica has incredible health benefits. Easy to grow Aureus' is dappled a strong-growing in light or shade. climber bearing yellow, deeply lobed leaves to 15cm in length, hops have many uses, including medicinal. Thrives in the shade.

Aureus' is a strong-growing climber bearing yellow, deeply lobed leaves to 15cm in length, hopsbearing have many uses, Aureus' is a strong-growing climber deeply The shuttlecock Matteuccia Struthiopteris fern yellow, sends up bright including medicinal.

Thrives in the shade. lobed leaves to 15cm in length, hops have many uses, green ‘shuttlecocks’ in early spring and develops into a including medicinal.

Thrivesa in the shade. handsome plant. It prefers moist soil.

The shuttlecock Matteuccia Struthiopteris fern sends up bright green ‘shuttlecocks’ in early spring develops into The shuttlecock Matteuccia fern sends upa bright A low maintenance fern withStruthiopteris strongand glossy leaves, which handsome plant.

It prefers a moist soil. green ‘shuttlecocks’ in early spring and develops into a tolerates all shade types. handsome plant. It prefers a moist soil.

A low maintenance fern with strong glossy leaves, which tolerates all shade types.

A low maintenance fern with strong glossy leaves, which tolerates all shade types.

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PLANTING TABLES

PLANTING TABLES

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING ZONE 6 - Evening sun trap

GROWING ZONE 7 - North-West facing wall

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: SOUTH WEST FACING, morning will be shady, evening will be very sunny and the space is very sheltered so will be a lovely sun trap in the evening.

CLIMATIC DAMP, MOIST, HORIZONTAL. This wall is nearly entirely shaded from the sun by GROWINGCONDITIONS: ZONE 7 - SHADY, North-West facing wall

Key growing feature: Shade tolerent veg which will thrive throughout the day and beautiful flowers which are best suited to shady mornings sand sunny evenings

Magnolias - Magnolia Grandiflora Sedums Fuchsias

Chaenomeles Japonica

Swiss Chard Purple Brussels sprouts - Brassica Oleracea Cabbage

SHADE LOVING VEG

Beetroot - Boltardy

GC 2, 4, 5, 9

Radishes - Raphanus Sativus

Camellias prefer a position that is in dappled or full shade.

An area that gets morning shade is best as direct sun in the morning can dry out the developing flower buds too quickly.

Magnolia Grandiflora is a good variety for Alkaline soils and although it likes sun, it can thrive in dappled shade which is useful in protecting the flowers.

Sedums will grow in partial shade, but not full shade. Sedum is a very undemanding plant and is virtually maintenance free apart from a trim back in the spring.

Fuchsias are versatile, hard working shrubs that will flower virtually all summer long. Grow happily in sun or partial shade.

A shade loving shrub with thick stems and leathery, palmately lobed leaves.

Seasonal information Blooms from October through winter to April Evergreen Perennial Evergreen

Evergreen

Its lush foliage comes in various colours, from lime green to ruby red. It looks great on a classic veg plot or allotment, also great for cooking.

Brussels sprouts have a delicate, nutty flavour, and taste delicious when used in stir fries and warm winter salads.

Harvest June to April

Due to the huge variety of cabbages to grow, it’s possible to harvest cabbages almost all year round.

Harvest all year round

FERNSFERNS

FLOWERS + CLIMBERS

Camellias

Plant description and notes

Plant Name

Byrophyta, (Moss), various varieties.

Byrophyta, (Moss), various English varieties.

Ivy English Ivy Adiantum Venustum fern Adiantum AspleniumVenustum fern Scolopendrium fern Asplenium Scolopendrium fern Athyrium Niponicum Athyrium Niponicum Matteuccia Struthiopteris Matteuccia Struthiopteris

Harvest November to January

One of the best known and most popular varieties available, Harvest June to April Beetroot 'Boltardy' produces good yields of deep red, globe shaped roots with a superb sweet flavour and tender, ring free flesh.

'French Breakfast' is a popular old variety with crisp, crunchy, Harvest June to September cylindrical roots with a strong, peppery flavour.

Mizuna salad leaves

Mizuna is a Japanese leafy vegetable, the leaves have a characteristic peppery, cabbage flavour.

Harvest all year round

Potatoes

There are many varieties of potatoes and they are all incredibly easy to grow as they require minimal light.

Harvest June to October

Kale - Black Tuscany

Also known ‘Nero di Toscana’, bearing dark green, crinkled, strap-like leaves. If left to flower it can be a vital source of nectar and pollen for early bees.

Harvest in late summer

Pak Choi

Pak Choi is a versatile leafy crop, bearing tasty, low-maintenance leaves that can be used in salads or stir fries.

Harvest July to October

Broad Beans Aquadulce Claudia

Early maturing ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ is ready to pick a month earlier than other varieties.

Harvest June to December

Rocket

Fast and easy to grow, rocket has a distinctive, peppery flavour that adds a punchy kick to salads.

Harvest all year round

SHADE SHADE HAPPY HAPPY VEG VEG

Plant Name

GROUND GROUND COVER COVER

These gardens are in shade in the morning and get sun during the afternoon and evening, which is ideal for camellias.

Plants in a west-facing garden or area must also be able to withstand the heat of the afternoon sun over the summer months.

the surrounding buildings and because of its orientation on the sun path - North West facing.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: SHADY, DAMP, MOIST, HORIZONTAL. This wall is nearly entirely shaded from the sun by Thesurrounding properties ofbuildings this landscape on the of site shaded facepath in a-rocky (shaded walls in alleyway) and a the and because itsresemble orientationa on the sun Northravine West facing. woodland or forest floor, being shaded by the above ‘canopy’ of buildings. Ferns, mosses and shade resilient veg will be the planting features in this on climate.

The main properties of this landscape the site resemble a shaded face in a rocky ravine (shaded walls in alleyway) and a woodland or forest floor, being shaded by the above ‘canopy’ of buildings. Ferns, mosses and shade resilient veg will be the main planting features in this climate.

Plant Name Plant description and notes Seasonal information

Purple Brussels sprouts - Brassica Oleracea Purple Brussels sprouts Potatoes Brassica Oleracea Kale - Black Tuscany Potatoes Kale - Black Tuscany

Plant and notes Moss thrives welldescription in damp and shady areas, providing a soft green carpet. As well as encouraging moss growth, it will tend to grow naturally in these spaces anyway.

Moss thrives well in damp and shady areas, providing a soft English ivy is aAsfast growing climber which to anything, green carpet. well as encouraging mossclings growth, it will providing beautiful masses of green to anyway. both ground and tend to grow naturally in these spaces walls. Very low maintenance.

English ivy is a fast growing climber which clings to anything, providing beautiful masses of green to both ground and walls.

Very low maintenance.

This Himalayan maidenhair fern does well in shade or dappled shade. Its delicate, light green fronds darken with age. Best in sheltered area away from the wind.

This Himalayan maidenhair fern does well in shade or dappled shade. Its delicate, green fronds darken with A low maintenance fern withlight strong glossy leaves, age.

Best in sheltered areatypes. away from the wind. which tolerates all shade A low maintenance fern with strong glossy leaves, Deciduous painted Japanese fern Athyrium Niponicum is which tolerates all shade types. flushed with silver and burgundy, making it an unusual, eye-catching choice. It’s growth is more prostrate than Deciduous painted Japanese fern Athyrium Niponicum is upright; it likes moisture. flushed with silver and burgundy, making it an unusual, eye-catching choice.

It’s growth is more fern prostrate The shuttlecock Matteuccia Struthiopteris sendsthan up bright upright;‘shuttlecocks’ it likes moisture. green in early spring and develops into a handsome plant. It prefers a moist soil.

The shuttlecock Matteuccia Struthiopteris fern sends up bright green ‘shuttlecocks’ in early spring and develops into a handsome plant. It prefers a moist soil.

Brussels sprouts have a delicate, nutty flavour, and taste delicious when used in stir fries and warm winter salads.

Seasonal information Evergreen

Evergreen Evergreen perennial, no blooms.

Evergreen perennial, no blooms.

Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Deciduous Deciduous Evergreen Evergreen Harvest November to January

Brussels have a delicate, nuttyand flavour, and all taste There aresprouts many varieties of potatoes they are incredidelicious when used in stir fries and warm winter salads. bly easy to grow as they require minimal light.

Harvest June November to January Harvest to October

There are many varieties of potatoes and theygreen, are allcrinkled, incrediAlso known ‘Nero di Toscana’, bearing dark bly easy toleaves. grow as they strap-like If left to require flower itminimal can be light. a vital source of nectar and pollen for early bees.

Also known ‘Nero di Toscana’, bearing dark green, crinkled, strap-like leaves. If left to flower it can be a vital source of nectar and pollen for early bees.

Harvest June to October Harvest in late summer Harvest in late summer

PLANTING TABLES

PLANTING TABLES

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING ZONE 8 - East facing wall, morning sun GROWING ZONE 8 - East facing wall, morning sun CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: EAST FACING WALL, this site gets a lot of morning sun, there is little ground area so itCLIMATIC is mostlyCONDITIONS: wall space, soEAST plenty of morning-sun-loving climbers be wellsun, suited to this area.

FACING WALL, this site gets a lot ofwill morning there is little ground area so it is mostly wall space, so plenty of morning-sun-loving climbers will be well suited to this area.

East-facing gardens get mostly morning sun. Plants that like partial shade and need shelter from strong sunlight will thrive here.

Afternoon shade from thePlants sun atthat its like hottest while evening shadeshelter will enhance the impact of will white flowEast-facing gardens getprotects mostly plants morning sun. partial shade and need from strong sunlight thrive ers that attract pollinating moths. here. Afternoon shade protects plants from the sun at its hottest while evening shade will enhance the impact of white flowers that attract pollinating moths.

Key growing feature: morning-sun-loving climbers Key growing feature: morning-sun-loving climbers

Nicotiana Sylvestris Nicotiana Sylvestris Honeysuckle Honeysuckle Clematis Armandii Clematis Armandii Berbaris Maria Berbaris Maria Golden hops Golden hops English Ivy English Ivy

Grow Nicotianas in moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Theinhave trumpet shapedsoil, white Grow Nicotianas moist, well-drained in flowers. full sun to partial shade. The The scent have of trumpet shaped white flowers.

Honeysuckle climbing honeysuckle is stronger when plants are grown in a warm spot.

This scent Honeysuckle The scent of climbing honeysuckle is attracts stronger pollinating bees the day, moths night. when plants are in grown in a and warm spot.atThis scent attracts

pollinatingArmandii bees in isthea day, and moths at night.

Clematis vigorous, evergreen clematis, bearing a profusion of almond-scented, star-shaped cream-white flow-a Clematis Armandii is a vigorous, evergreen clematis, bearing ers.

Suits south-east facing spaces as it benefits from evening profusion of almond-scented, star-shaped cream-white flowshade. ers.

Suits south-east facing spaces as it benefits from evening

shade. Thunbergii 'Maria' is a Japanese barberry cultivar Berberis that is noted for its bright foliage which retains good Berberis Thunbergii 'Maria'yellow is a Japanese barberry cultivar golden yellow colour all summer and can cope with morning that is noted for its bright yellow foliage which retains good sun. golden yellow colour all summer and can cope with morning sun.

Aureus' is a strong-growing climber bearing yellow, deeply lobed to 15cm in length, hopsbearing have many uses, Aureus'leaves is a strong-growing climber yellow, deeply including medicinal.

Thrives in the shade. lobed leaves to 15cm in length, hops have many uses,

anything, and anything, and

Flowers June to September Flowers June to September Flowers June to September Flowers June to September Evergreen perennial, blooms March - April.

Evergreen perennial, blooms March - April.

Evergreen, tiny flowers late April and may.

Evergreen, tinyearly flowers late April and early may.

Harvest hops late summer.

Harvest hops late summer.

Evergreen perennial, no blooms.

Evergreen perennial, no blooms.

VINES /CLIMBERS VINES VINES /CLIMBERS /CLIMBERS

walls. Very low maintenance.

Tomatoes Plant Name Tomatoes

Seasonal information Seasonal information

Plant description and notes Plant description and notes

including Thrives in the shade.

English ivymedicinal. is a fast growing climber which clings to providing beautiful masses of green to bothclings ground English ivy is a fast growing climber which to walls.

Very low maintenance. providing beautiful masses of green to both ground

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: FULL SUN, this part of the site will be in full sun all day, there isnt a huge amount of CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: the site will full sun are all day, amount ground space in this partFULL of theSUN, site, this thatpart whyofclimbers, suchbeasinWisteria, well there suitedisnt to athehuge sunny walls. of GROWING ZONE -willVery sunny south partsuch of site ground space in this9part ofbethe site, that whyfacing climbers, as Wisteria, are well suited to the sunny walls.

Sun-loving vegetables put in containers or borders.

Sun-loving vegetables will be put in containers or borders.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: FULL SUN, this part of the site will be in full sun all day, there isnt a huge amount of ground space in this part of the site, that why climbers, such as Wisteria, are well suited to the sunny walls.

Plant Name Seasonal information description and notes Sun-loving vegetables will Name be put in containersPlant or borders.

Plant Seasonal information Plant description and notes

FRUIT +FRUIT VEG FRUIT + VEG + VEG

Plant Name Plant Name

GROWING ZONE 9 - Very sunny south facing part of site GROWING ZONE 9 - Very sunny south facing part of site

Various varieties will be grown including: Super Sweet 100,Tigerella, Grande, Ibrido, Costoluto Fiorentino, and Various Rio varieties will Astro be grown including: Super Sweet Ildi 100,TiIncas which all grow very reliably in the UK and have high Plant description notes gerella, Rio Grande, Astro Ibrido,and Costoluto Fiorentino, Ildi and yeilds.

Incas which all grow very reliably in the UK and have high A compact, thorn-less specifically container yeilds.

Various varieties will bevariety grownbred including: Superfor Sweet 100,Tigrowing.

Produces a prolific crop of dark purple, egg-sized A compact, thorn-less variety bred specifically for container gerella, Rio Grande, Astro Ibrido, Costoluto Fiorentino, Ildi and fruit which mature very quickly, don’t need aand greenhouse. growing.

Produces a very prolific crop of the dark purple, egg-sized Incas which all grow reliably in UK have high fruit which mature very quickly, don’t need a greenhouse. yeilds.

Easy to grow in the UK and perfect for urban soils, with a A compact, thorn-less variety bred specifically for container beautiful purple white stripe pattern.

Easy to grow in and the UK and perfect for urban soils, with a growing.

Produces prolific croppattern. of dark purple, egg-sized beautiful purple andawhite stripe fruit which maturewith verytrailing quickly, don’tyields needwell a greenhouse.

Ridge cucumber habit; outdoors. Good yield of short, attractive, dark fruits.

Very disease resistant.Good Ridge cucumber with trailing habit; yields well outdoors.

Easy to grow in the UK and perfect for urban soils, with a yield of short, attractive, dark fruits.

Very disease resistant. beautiful purple and white stripe pattern.

High-yielding variety, bears dark green fruit with a crisp white flesh, over a long season High-yielding variety, bears dark green fruit with a crisp white Ridge cucumber with trailing habit; yields well outdoors. Good flesh, over a long season One best varietiesdark for culinary usedisease due to its flavour. yield of of the short, attractive, fruits. Very resistant.

Easy of to the grow and a lovelyforgrey skin. use due to its flavour.

One best varieties culinary High-yielding variety, bearsgrey darkskin. green fruit with a crisp white Easy to agrow and a lovely This is popular variety with good flavour, high yields and flesh, over a long season good resistance to powdery mildew.

This is a popular variety with good flavour, high yields and One the best varieties for culinary use due to its flavour. goodofresistance to yielding powdery mildew.pea, Second early, high podded with 6/7 peas per Easy to grow and a lovely grey skin. pod.

Double podded wrinkle seeded variety, Second early, high yielding podded pea, withwith 6/7good peas tolerper ance to downey and powdery mildew.

This is a popular variety with good flavour, high yields pod. Double podded wrinkle seeded variety, with goodand tolergood to resistance to powdery mildew. ance powdery mildew.and ‘Corno di Toro Varietiesdowney include and ‘Gourmet’, ‘Mohawk’

Aubergine - Kaberi variety Aubergine - Kaberi Tomatoes variety Aubergine - Pinstripe variety Aubergine Aubergine -- Pinstripe Kaberi variety variety Cucumber - Marketmore Cucumber Aubergine - Marketmore Pinstripe variety Courgette - Ambassador Courgette - Ambassador Cucumber - Marketmore Pumpkin - Crown Prince Pumpkin - Crown Courgette - Ambassador Prince Butternut Squash Waldo Butternut Squash Pumpkin - Crown Waldo Prince Peapods - Jaguar variety Peapods - Jaguar Butternut Squash variety Waldo Peppers Second high yielding podded pea, Rosso’ -early, all well suited to growing outdoors in6/7 containers.

Varieties include ‘Gourmet’, ‘Mohawk’ andwith ‘Corno dipeas Toroper Peppers Peapods - Jaguar pod.

Double podded wrinkle seeded variety, in with good tolerRosso’ - all well suited to growing outdoors containers. variety Cayenne type, 15cm/6in long mildew. tapering fruits, green turning to ance to downey and powdery Chillies - Fuego variety red when ripe. More cold tolerant than most.

Cayenne type, 15cm/6in long tapering fruits, green turning to Varieties include ‘Gourmet’, ‘Mohawk’ and ‘Corno di Toro Chillies Peppers- Fuego variety red when ripe.

More cold tolerant than which most. produces a Finesse anwell ever-bearing strawberry Rosso’ -isall suited to growing outdoors in containers. good crop of ever-bearing high quality, well-flavoured, redproduces berries inalong Strawberries Finesse is an strawberry which trusses from summer to early autumn and is considered Cayenne type, 15cm/6in tapering fruits, green turning good crop ofearly high quality,long well-flavoured, red berries in longto Strawberries Chillies - Fuego variety red to have very good disease resistance. when ripe.

More cold tolerant most.and is considered trusses from early summer to earlythan autumn to have very disease resistance.

Finesse is angood ever-bearing strawberry which produces a

Harvest Augustsummer Harvest in mid-late Harvest in August Harvest in August Harvest in August Harvest July until late summer July until late Harvest Harvest summer in August Harvest mid summer to autumn Harvest mid summer to Harvest July until late autumn summer Harvest autumn Harvest autumn Harvest mid summer to Harvest autumn October and November Harvest October and Harvest autumn November Harvest June to October Harvest October and June to October November Harvest July to October Harvest October Harvest June July totoOctober Harvest July to October Harvest July to October Harvest June July to October Harvest September Harvest June to September Harvest July to October

Harvest June to Sepgood crop of high quality, well-flavoured, red berries in long tember A large deciduous climber with twining stems, dark green, Deciduous, flowers bloom trusses from early summer to racemes early autumn and in is length, considered pinnate leaves and drooping to 30cm of A large deciduous climber with twining stems, dark green, in spring and early summer.

Deciduous, flowers bloom to have very good disease resistance. fragrant, mauveand or lilac-coloured flowers pinnate leaves drooping racemes to opening 30cm in before length, the of in spring and early summer. leaves. sunny south and west facingopening walls. before the fragrant,Suits mauve or lilac-coloured flowers Fruits ripens at the end of leaves.

Suits sunny southgrape and facing walls.

White, dessert oftwining excellent flavour will Lakemont Seedless A largeseedless deciduous climber withwest stems, darkthat green, Wisteria Sinensis Deciduous, flowers bloom September large Fruits ripensproducing at the end of ripen outside a warm south wall.

It hasin good resistWhite, seedless dessert grape offacing excellent flavour that will grape vineSeedless pinnate leaveson and drooping racemes to 30cm length, of Lakemont in spring and early summer. bunches of golden yellow September producing large ance to powdery mildew, downy mildew and botrytis. ripen outside on a warm south facing wall.

It has good resistfragrant, mauve or lilac-coloured flowers opening before the grape vine fruit. bunches of golden yellow ance powdery mildew, downy mildew botrytis. leaves.to Suits sunny south and west facingand walls. fruit.

Fruits ripens at the end of White, seedless dessert grape of excellent flavour that will Lakemont Seedless A tender Mexican perennial grown as much for its scent of producing Cosmos Atrosanguineus- ripen outside on a warm south facing wall. It has good resist- September Blooms late summer large grape vine vanilla and hot chocolate as for its dusky brownish-red A tender Mexican perennial grown as much for its scent of bunches of golden yellow Chocolate cosmos Cosmos Atrosanguineus- ance to powdery mildew, downy mildew and botrytis.

Blooms late summer late-summer blooms.

Requires a lot of sun. vanilla and hot chocolate as for its dusky brownish-red fruit.

Chocolate cosmos late-summer blooms. Requires a lot of sun.

Strawberries Wisteria Sinensis Wisteria Sinensis

Cosmos Atrosanguineus- A tender Mexican perennial grown as much for its scent of vanilla and hot chocolate as for its dusky brownish-red Chocolate cosmos late-summer blooms. Requires a lot of sun.

GC 2, 4, 5, 9

Harvest mid-late summer Harvest mid-late summer Seasonal information

Blooms late summer

PLANTING TABLES

PLANTING TABLES

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING FENWICK FORAGE

GROWING ZONE 10 - Tree corner - most of these trees have edible produce such as nuts and fruit, adding to the experience of the garden GROWINGCONDITIONS: ZONE 10 -SHADY, Tree corner most Mostly of these trees have edible produce suchparts as gets nutspartial and CLIMATIC DAMP, -MOIST. shaded by surrounding buildings, but some

fruit,throughout adding the to the experience the garden sun day as the sun pathof moves.

Very high moisture levels. Not very good natural drainage due to tarmac and other surrounding urban materials increasing run-off and therefore increased ground saturation levels. Alkeline Soil.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: SHADY, DAMP, MOIST. Mostly shaded by surrounding buildings, but some parts gets partial sun thethis daylandscape as the sun moves. moisture levels.

Not very goodshaded natural drainage dueas to nuts tarmac and The throughout propertiesZONE of onpath the site resemble a of woodland foresthave floor, being by thesuch above ‘canopy’ of GROWING 10 - Tree corner - Very mosthigh these or trees edible produce and other surrounding urban materials increasing run-off and therefore increased ground saturation levels. Alkeline Soil. buildings. fruit, adding to the experience of the garden

Plant Name description and notes The properties of this landscape on the site resemblePlant a woodland or forest floor, being shaded by theWhen above ‘canopy’ of CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: SHADY, DAMP, MOIST. Mostly shaded by surrounding buildings, but some parts gets partial buildings.

sun throughout the day as the sun path moves. Very high moisture levels. Not very good natural drainage due to tarmac and Hawthorn in may Hawthorn Trees, Cratae- run-off A fantastic tree for wildlife that can support more than 300 other surrounding urban materials increasing and therefore increased Alkelineblossoms Soil.

Plant Name Plant description andground notes saturation levels. When gus monogyna

TREES

TREES TREES

species of insect. Its flowers are eaten by dormice and provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects.

The properties of this landscape on the site resemble woodland or forest and floor, shaded by the above ‘canopy’ of The hawsaare rich in antioxidants arebeing eaten by migrating Hawthorn blossoms in may Hawthorn Trees, Cratae- A fantastic tree for wildlife that can support more than 300 buildings. birds such as redwings. Also edible for humans, the hawthorn species of insect. Its flowers are eaten by dormice and progus monogyna berries are traditionally used to make jellies, wines and ketchvide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects.

Plant Name up.

When Plant description and The haws are rich in antioxidants andnotes are eaten by migrating birds as redwings. for humans, the hawthorn A fast such growing deciduousAlso treeedible with elegant branches and an Deciduous Silver Birch, Betula Penberries are traditionally usedtrees to make wines and ketchattractive white trunk. Birch have jellies, small leaves which dula Hawthorn blossoms in may Hawthorn Trees, Cratae- A fantastic tree for wildlife that can support more than 300 up. mean they don’t provide too much shade, which is beneficial species of insect. Its flowers are eaten by dormice and progus monogyna to this already shady site, the shade is light and dappled. vide anddeciduous pollen for tree beeswith andelegant other pollinating A fastnectar growing branches insects. and an Deciduous Silver Birch, Betula PenThe hawswhite are rich in Birch antioxidants and are eaten by which migrating Deciduous attractive trunk. trees have small leaves dula Hazel is one of the most useful trees for its bendy stems and Hazel, Corylus avellana birds such redwings. edibleshade, for humans, hawthorn mean they as don’t provide Also too much which the is beneficial as a conservation saviour. And its nuts are loved by people, berries are traditionally used makeisjellies, wines and ketchto this already shady site, thetoshade light and dappled. squirrels and hazel dormice. up.

Hazel is one the happy most useful trees soils, for itswhich bendyis stems and Deciduous Hazel, Corylus avellana Ash areofvery in alkaline perfect Ash, Fraxinus Excelsior A fasttrees growing deciduous tree with elegant branches and an Deciduous conservation saviour.has And its nuts arefull loved by people, Deciduous Silver Birch, Betula Pen- as for athis urban which alkaline of lime. attractive whitesite trunk.

Birch trees havesoil, small leaves which squirrels and hazel dormice. dula mean they don’t provide too much shade, which is beneficial native Oaks are so important for the local ecology, Oak, Quercus robur and These Deciduous to this already shady site, in thealkaline shade is lightwhich and dappled.

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Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa

CONCEPT RENDER OF PEOPLE PICKING CHERRIES FROM A CHERRY TREE IN GROWING ZONE 10

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INTERVENING WITH THE EXISTING SITE

INTERVENING WITH THE EXISTING SITE

HOW WILL THE SUN PATH, SURROUNDING BUILDINGS AND THEIR HEIGHTS INFORM MY PROPOSAL?

HEIGHTS OF BUILDINGS ON SITE DIAGRAM

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MORNING, MIDDAY AND EVENING SUN LEVELS DIAGRAM

EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL BUILDING INTERVENTION POSSIBILITIES DIAGRAM

ALLOCATED MICRO-CLIMATE GROWING ZONES

FLOOR PLANS

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FLOOR PLANS OF SITE PROPOSAL INDICATING EXTERNAL SPACES AND EXISTING INTERNAL SPACES USED FOR CIRCULATION

LEVEL 0 1:500

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LEVEL 1 1:500

LEVEL 2 1:500

LEVEL 3 1:500

VISUALISATION

SECTION AND ELEVATION THROUGH SITE

1:200

Below is a section through the site, cutting through the roof terrace decking to the north of the site, with the rest of the site proposal shown as an elevation behind. This drawing focuses on the different levels and circulation between the growing zones, the Mushroom House building added to the site, the potential for opening out the windows for local vendors to sell their produce, the new Fenwick entrance / exit door and the overall atmosphere of the proposal.

PART SECTION ELEVATION THROUGH ELDON LINE, NORTH TO SOUTH (left to right), SCALE 1:200

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3D PERSPECTIVE RENDER OF FENWICK FORAGE PROPOSAL

3D render showing all aspects of the proposal including: All allocated growing zones, flat roofs and green roofs.

South facing roof terrace and ground terrace with seating provided for the public to use for eating and drinking from the coffee, beer and food vendors on site.

Polycarbonate green house on roof terrace Fencing around all flat roof areas Growing containers on flat roof growing zones Growing containers with mirror pool and water drainage system on ground floor Mushroom House with green roof Staircases for circulation and fire escape Entrance to site from opening of Eldon Square car park at north of site Entrance to site from Fenwicks

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GROWING FENWICK FORAGE OVER TIME How will this site look in 5, 10, perhaps 100 years time as its able to overgrow?

STRUCTURAL parts of the proposal will be built into the site first.

Shown in colour .

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INITIAL planting after the first few months to a year.

5 YEARS in, the growing and plants will become more established, but the vegetables in the containers will look much the same as they are harvested each year.

10 YEARS PLUS, established growing and plants will start to become more wild in nature and grow over and through parts of the site whilst new younger plants will continue to be planted, adding to the richness of the growing.

FENWICK FORAGE: RELAX ON THE SUN TERRACE

SECTION THROUGH SUN TERRACE ON THE ELEVATION OF THE EXISTING INTU ELDON SQUARE

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FENWICK FORAGE: RELAX ON THE SUN TERRACE

PERSPECTIVE CONCEPT OF THE SUN TERRACE

FENWICK FORAGE: EAT AND DRINK

FENWICK FORAGE: EAT AND DRINK

WINDOW HATCHES OPENING UP TO LOCAL VENDORS TO SELL PRODUCE AND GOODS

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BEFORE ...... AND AFTER.....

COFFEE AN D COURGETTES A CONCEPT IMAGE OF THE POTENTIAL GOOD BEING SOLD

FENWICK FORAGE: FERN GARDEN

ELEVATION OF THE SHADY FERN GARDEN ON A FLAT ROOF - GROWING ZONE 1

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FENWICK FORAGE: FERN GARDEN

FERN GARDEN - ALLOWED TO OVERGROW AND BECOME MORE ABUNDANT OVER TIME

FENWICK FORAGE: SKY-HIGH PLANTING

3D CONCEPT IMAGE SHOWING THE CONTAINERS GROWING PRODUCE ON THE ROOFTOPS

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FENWICK FORAGE: SKY-HIGH PLANTING

PRODUCE GROWING ON DIFFERENT LEVELS ACCORDING TO THEIR APPROPRIATE GROWING ZONE

MUSHROOM HOUSE

MUSHROOM HOUSE

The mushroom house is a narrow tunnel shaped building that has been designed to grow and farm mushrooms.

Situated in the sunless microclimate of the site, The Mushroom House is able to regulate its temperature and contain the perfect moisture levels for mushrooms to grow.

The tunnel shape is designed to guide the user through, like a museum or exhibition.

The facade is constructed of small tiles made from hemp-crete and recycled materials from local demolition sites.

RECYCLED AGGREGATE, GLASS AND HEMP-CRETE TILES

ELEVATION OF THE MUSHROOM HOUSE

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CONCEPT OF THE MUSHROOM HOUSE ON SITE, WITH OVERGROWING GREEN ROOF

MUSHROOM HOUSE

TECHNICAL STUDY OF MUSHROOM HOUSE

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MUSHROOM HOUSE

PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF THE MUSHROOM HOUSE AND ITS GREEN ROOF

DETAIL: DECKING AND ROOF GARDEN

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DETAIL DRAWING OF ROOD GARDEN WITH WOODEN DECKING AND PLANTERS [further technical details in technology portfolio]

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DETAIL: GROWING CONTAINERS

DETAIL: GROWING CONTAINERS

NATURALLY OCCURRING MIRROR POOLS FROM EARLIER SITE OBSERVATIONS

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DETAIL DRAWING OF THE GROWING CONTAINERS ON THE GROUND FLOOR WITH WATER MIRROR POOLS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

POLYCARBONATE GREENHOUSE

POLYCARBONATE GREENHOUSE

POLYCARBONATE GREENHOUSE LOCATED ON THE SUN TERRACE

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LIGHTING ATMOSPHERICS VEGETATION THROUGH THE POLYCARBONATE MATERIAL OF THE GREEN HOUSE

CRITICAL REFLECTION

This semester, despite having to work remotely, I have thoroughly enjoyed the themes explored in my design studio, and have learnt a lot from my tutors and also from my own research in my project.

It has been a harder year than usual for obvious reasons, but I have tried to be as creative as possible with what is available to me.

The thing I found strongest of this semester was: research. In the form of traditional research from reading etc, but also researching through photographing, modelling and talking to people (for example, I learnt so much from talking to a landscape architect - it helped me think about themes I hadnt thought about before.) By researching at such a detailed level, it helped my project focus on detailed moments and atmospherics to curate a well thought out public space.