Communal Spaces for Sustainable Wellbeing

 

DESIGNING PUBLIC GARDENS AND COMMUNITY GREEN SPACES

 

Members of the community who will use the communal space are integral to the design process.

The briefing session

Our initial consultation is open to all interested participants and aims to get to know each other. Once the relationship and trust is established, we'll gather the findings from this meeting and create a nature fun workshop that will then enhance the creative process further. 

Discovery workshop

The workshop offers a wonderful chance to dive deeper into designing your community space. 

We're all about crafting enjoyable activities that bring us closer to nature in delightful and unexpected ways, helping to strengthen the connections among everyone involved.

Design and consensus

There are two design stages, a preliminary design and final design. All interested parties are invited to provide feedback following the preliminary design presentation. We'll consider your feedback in creation of the final design.

Monitoring

Additionally, you'll receive a monitoring and maintenance plan to ensure the success of your communal space.

 

COSTS

 

Costs for commercial or community garden design vary depending on the complexities of works involved. We're happy to offer a free design estimate.

 

 

 

CASE STUDY - 'MINDFUL LISTENING'

GARDEN 

 

The 'Mindful Listening' garden addresses the urgent need to support the growing number of individuals experiencing mental ill-health while working to reduce health inequalities. At its heart lies a transformative five step guided experience that teaches or reminds visitors of the vital importance of mindful listening. These accessible steps offer gentle self-therapy, empowering people to strengthen relationships and ultimately reduce stress and anxiety. As visitors embrace mindful listening, they carry this valuable skill into their communities, creating ripples of positive change throughout wider society.

The garden's experience flourishes within a welcoming and calming natural environment, open to the public of all ages and disabilities. A special acoustically enhanced area provides a dedicated space for practicing collective consensus—a place of boundless possibility. Whether listening to music, comedy, or stories, or engaging in yoga and meditation, this space invites activities that have the power to enlighten the mind and nourish the spirit.

The entire garden serves as a sanctuary for inner exploration, deepening our ability to listen to our inner voice. The thoughtfully designed natural setting creates a soothing and calming environment that nurtures this journey of self-discovery. Born from interdisciplinary research, this concept embraces social, economic, and environmental sustainability. The garden's versatile design adapts beautifully to diverse settings—green spaces, gardens, schools, universities, hospitals, businesses, festivals, and even semi-open indoor spaces—bringing the gift of mindful listening wherever it's needed most.