Abstract:
Industries became a permanent addition to
cities in the 18th century, transforming the
natural landscape and influencing the people
directly dependant on it, this enforces to the
consumer culture we experience every day.
This industrial development all over the
world has disregarded apparent and non-apparent
relationships that humans have within
nature, resulting in the connection between
humans and nature to become estranged,
leaving humankind searching for identity and
purpose.
This study investigates the connection between
humans and nature through adapting
the post-industrial landscape, to ultimately
establish an identity of place for human
well-being.
The study proposes that apparent and
non-apparent relationships between humans
and nature can be introduced in the post-industrial
landscape through the concepts of
ecosystem services and commemorative
design. By commemorating the natural
landscape, memories and experiences
will create an appreciation for the natural
landscape, strengthening the connection
between humans and nature. Different
ecosystem services are generated by the
design to establish ecological and human
well-being.
The sketch plan design intervention proposes
that, these apparent and non-apparent relationships
between humans and nature are
revealed and celebrated. The non-apparent
relationships are transformed into apparent
design features within the landscape to make
visitors aware of their unity with nature and
the services it provides them with. The
design proposal creates opportunities for
interaction, education and appreciation by
means of food gardens, utility gardens,
biodiversity gardens and experiments of
spontaneous succession.
The purpose of these interventions is to
restore the post-industrial landscape while
creating a strong cultural connection to
heritage within industries and nature to
reconnect humankind with their own identity
as part of nature.
