Planting Design 2013 Working Group 8 - Case Study B

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Urban Nature

Name	Urban Nature
Location	Kassel
Country	Germany
Authors	Candela Bañon
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Rationale: Why is this case interesting?

This is an example of a good and a bad use of nature in an urban area. On one hand, it shows how nature can solve problems by a good management of it and, on the other hand, how a bad maintenance of it can make the problem worse. This is directly related to my life, this is the view a have from my window and the first thing I see when I go to the street.

Author's perspective

As an Architecture student I am approaching this case focusing on the use of the nature in this environment, an area that has to be, not just seen but also lived. I decided to divide the case in two ways of procedure: good use and bad use.

What is there, what we want of it to be there, the way we manage to get it and the final appearance.

Landscape and/or urban context of your case

The city where this case takes part is named Kassel, is a town located on the Fulda River in northern Hesse, Germany. This city counts with many parks and Green spaces, for example the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city doesn’t have the typical German architecture, and it is because of its history: during the World War II Kassel was an important city, well located, so it could be considered as an aim for enemies and the most severe bombing of Kassel in World War II destroyed 90% of the downtown area.

Post-war, most of the ancient buildings were not restored, and large parts of the downtown area were completely rebuilt in the style of the 1950s. A few historic buildings, even thought, remains. That is why this case I am presenting, can not be compared to the common garman way of procedure.

Analytical drawings

Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:

• natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?
• dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)
• highlight potentials and problems

• Analytical Drawings
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Projective drawings

• Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:
  • How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)
  • And how could it look like in 10-15 years?

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Summary and conclusion

Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).

Image Gallery

You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings

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References

* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.

* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.

* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.

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