Sunday, February 13, 2011

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, March 2011

It's count down to the Melbourne Flower and Garden Show, with 6 weeks to go until the start of the build. I feel like a bowerbird at the moment, ordering and collecting all things pretty for my design.

In keeping with the design competition theme of “Urban Forest”, my design explores the quality of light within a forested environment. The display was conceived as a meditation space, a space to relax and observe in stillness, a place to rejuvenate the soul after a hard days work.

The planting theme is very simple, with the emphasis being on the light as it dances around the space. The colour theme is elegant in its restraint. Sunlight filters through the stand of trees planted in copse style. A selection of native plants forms the understorey which is designed to compliment and contrast with the dark grey metallic shimmer of the surrounding walls. Gloss black Perspex panels capture movement through the design, while the mirror finish stainless steel water feature and decorative balls scattered through the design, help reflect the light.  The movement of light is further emphasized by the circular reflection pond, which will capture the spirit of passing clouds and reflect the cut crystal glass balls which are suspended above the pond.

The effect is a “stage’ for the forested autumn light to dance, perform and sooth our souls. Hope to see you there!

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