With a huge involvement from local residents, this site was built with both the ecologies and the local community in mind from the off.

They have taken a climate-forward approach designing for 100-year events to ensure there is sustainable longevity within the design.

The site is made of two parts, creating a juxtaposition between the north and south sides. This creates exhibits in wild and engaging areas where visitors can get lost in exploration alongside the traditional botanical approach. This is a refreshing design aspect, and, in my opinion, many botanical gardens are repeats of each other.

Throughout the whole site there are many art installations creating community continuity.

1. Houston Botanic Garden – West 8