Japanese architect Taketo Shimohigoshi has designed frames to be placed in the sky with slices of moss-covered beams, which he claims define and connect the cityscape in a greener respect. His design is a direct response to Tokyo’s crowded built environment and has addressed green space among dense, urban skylines with an elevated installation of vegetation.
His intent was to have, “Vegetation handling in mid-air, where nature is not in its natural place, stirs up imagination and sensuality. This vegetation becomes a buffer where ground is connected to the sky.”
As green solutions goes, this is a good idea and could be easily translated to cities all over the world. Green innovation is coming up with interesting solutions on how to use our current built environment in more sustainable ways. Green roofs could be another solution, as it would cover a large underutilized space and offer a place for social interaction as well.From a design perspective, Shimohigoshi's vision was innovative enough to be recognized by the Architectural Review and has earned him a 2007 AR Award for Emerging Architects - a definitive honor for young architects.
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