Competition initiated by Floornature.com titled “Next Landmark”. The aim is to redesign external areas adjacent to “Casa Coccapani” nursery school and complete the restoration as well as seismic upgrading works recently carried out on the building.
Djehovan designed NATURE TRAILS. a concept of an educational garden that combines children’s experiences with play and learning methods.
The circulation path chosen is Infinity looping with different ambiance in each zone in order to attract children’s emotions and trigger curiosity. The combination of a playground with a sensory garden that involves the senses in children will trigger creativity and interest in learning in the garden.
To maximize the sustainable concepts in this garden is explained as follows:
- Mixing slow-growing plants with fast-growing plants and create garden swales function as wet gardens
- Rainwater recycle and stormwater management to promotes groundwater recharge
- Using conventional and hydroponic farming methods also natural fertilizer production
- Pathways and buildings are elevated to minimize pavement on the ground
Upcycling the used materials ( glass bottle, tire & timbers ) to forms new function and values
The aim is to engage with the children’s emotions and feelings to appreciate the earth, the community, and themselves.
COMPETITION RESULT: FINALIST
