A presentation that reflected on the contribution of partnerships and their dynamics throughout the design process. Challenges included; How do you cultivate a sense of ownership and investment in a community space?
How does a designer create a garden that meets the varied and commenting needs of its users?
How can a sense of refuge be cultivated while also accommodating 40+ school children and large industrial trucks?
Drawing on Jeffries (2015) ‘Keep It Simple, Make It Valuable, Build It Piece by Piece’ I was able to bring all these aspects together. The result is a crafted space, suffused with meaning in layout and use of materials.
