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Everything began one warm Saturday. As I live in the city center, I wanted to go somewhere around nature, but it turned out that the closest park is at least 2 km from the city center since they removed the small green space next to Markthall.  So, I decided to choose a building in the area of Blaak.

While I was doing my research for the new building, I was looking at the map of Rotterdam. Thus, I found out that two years ago in the place of the chosen current building, there was a small green garden. They removed it in order to build the skyscraper. The building is called “Our Domain” and it is located right next to the Academy.

The extensive research helped me to find an article that explained a new law in Singapore about the construction of buildings. “Each building must have greenery that is equivalent to at least 100% of the land that it was built on.” They are required to replace the land that you're building on with the same amount of greenery so that the greenery lost on the ground is replaced in the sky. So, I decided to show how we can preserve nature, while constructing skyscrapers, on top of every building should all be covered with greens.

After choosing the place and the patterns, the concept and the name just came together naturally.

My rooftop is called “A cycle” because everything I mentioned till now exemplifies the meaning. It is like a life cycle, from the beginning to the end.

The past life, the present, and the future. From making your own ceramics to planting the seeds to eating the production and feeding the rabbits. Everything is done together as one big family. Our Domain is one big community of students and young professionals.

Through this public work, I want to remind the young people where food comes from. This way the food will be appreciated much more.

The benefits of growing a vegetable garden are having access to fresh, homegrown produce. Vegetables and fruits harvested from your garden are typically richer in nutrients compared to store-bought produce. Gardening has been shown to have numerous psychological benefits, including stress reduction, improved mood, and increased feelings of well-being. Vegetable gardens can serve as focal points for community engagement and social interaction.

Plants naturally filter pollutants from the air, leading to better air quality in urban areas. Solid garden walls can act as sound barriers, reducing noise pollution from nearby roads. By absorbing and deflecting sound waves, garden walls create a more peaceful outdoor environment, allowing homeowners to enjoy their gardens.

Sitting circles encourage face-to-face interaction and a sense of intimacy and connection, making it easier for people to engage in dialogue, share stories, and build relationships. It is great for storytelling, performance, chatting with friends…

Sunny places offer opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities and recreational pursuits, such as picnicking, gardening, and sports. Also, exposure to sunlight can uplift mood, reduce depression, and improve overall mental health.

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Sitting circles encourage face-to-face interaction and conversation among individuals seated around the circle. The circular arrangement fosters a sense of intimacy and connection, making it easier for people to engage in dialogue, share stories, and build relationships.

They provide a focal point for communal activities such as storytelling, performances, ceremonies, or simply socializing with friends and neighbors.

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Solid garden walls can act as sound barriers, reducing noise pollution from nearby roads, neighbors, or other sources. By absorbing and deflecting sound waves, garden walls create a quieter and more peaceful outdoor environment, allowing homeowners to enjoy their gardens in tranquility.

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Sunny places offer opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities and recreational pursuits, such as picnicking, gardening, and sports.

Also exposure to sunlight can uplift mood, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve overall mental health.

Sunlight is essential for plant growth and photosynthesis, making sunny places ideal for gardening, farming, and cultivating crops.

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One of the most significant benefits of growing a vegetable garden is having access to fresh, homegrown produce. Vegetables harvested from your garden are typically richer in nutrients compared to store-bought produce, as they are picked at peak ripeness and consumed shortly after harvesting, maximizing their nutritional value.

Gardening has been shown to have numerous psychological benefits, including stress reduction, improved mood, and increased feelings of well-being.

Vegetable gardens can serve as focal points for community engagement and social interaction.

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Direct contact with the Earth is believed to help balance the body's electromagnetic field, leading to a sense of calmness.

Many individuals report feeling happier and more balanced after spending time connecting with the Earth.

Additionally, being grounded may promote relaxation and stress reduction, leading to improved sleep.

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This is how I implemented the 6 patterns into the project. - 118. Roof garden

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This is how I implemented the 6 patterns into the project. - 118. Roof garden

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Plants naturally filter pollutants from the air, leading to better air quality in urban areas.

They provide opportunities for community gardening, events, and social gatherings, fostering a sense of community among residents.

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Working together towards the common good

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Working together towards the common good

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174 - Trellised walk

245 - Raised flowers

182 - Eating atmosphere

175 - Greenhouse

7 - The countryside

202 - Built-in seats

177 - Vegetable garden

168 - Connection to the earth

207 - Good materials

172 - Garden growing wild

18 - Network of learning

118 - Roof garden

161 - Sunny place

253 - Things from your life

185 - Sitting circle

170 - Fruit trees

173 - Garden wall

171 - Tree places

106 - Positive outdoor space

139 - Farmhouse kitchen

129 - Common areas at the heart

60 - accesible green

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Success story: The transformation of Singapore into a sustainable Garden city

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Success story: The transformation of Singapore into a sustainable Garden city

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Vegetation starts out on the ground and reaches the very top of buildings, it grows on terraces and also inside houses and offices. But this has not always been the case.Just under 50 years ago, this city-state, which was then an emerging country, began a race to become one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the world.

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As the world heats up - and the urban build environment makes things worse - Singapore is at the leading edge of efforts to cool cities.

The greenery also reduces buildings' carbon footprint and saves property owners on air conditioning and other energy costs. And the green buildings can attract tourists looking to patronise eco-friendly businesses.

Singapore is not the only place investing heavily in planting more greenery to reduce temperatures and boost energy efficiency. The city of Basel, Switzerland, has been incentivizing green roof construction since the 1990s, and as of 2019, it had more green roof space per capita than any place on earth.

This is all part of Singapore's decadeslong effort to become the "Garden City." Its Green Plan 2030 sets out a series of ambitious environmental goals, including doubling the rate at which trees are planted between 2020 and 2030, making at least 80% of its buildings green, and creating 200 hectares of green roofs by 2030. Singapore is also investing in a network of "green corridors," streets lined thickly with trees that also help to provide shade and moisture, naturally air conditioning the city. Some public buses have even adopted green roofs.

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While i was doing my research I found an article that was explaining a new law in Singapore about the construction of buildings.

Each building must have greenery that is equivalent to at least 100% of the land that it was built on.

They are requared to replace the land that you're building on with the same amount of greenery, so that the greenery lost on the ground is replaced in the sky.

So i decided to show how we can preserve nature, while constructing skyscrapers, on top of every building should all be covered with greens.

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In a globalising world led by technology, social media and individualism, some people might feel alienated and crave for more genuine connections. OurDomain fulfils the urge for belonging by building a community of like-minded people and providing spaces and services that will make you feel at home.

The building is managed by an on-site team, providing premium services and organising regular community events. OurDomain Rotterdam Blaak is made up of a vibrant community of students and young professionals that appreciate a modern, comfortable and connected way of living.

OurDomain is proud to have such a supportive and devoted community of residents that join our family from all over the world.

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118. Roof garden

168. Connection to the earth

177. Vegetable garden

161. Sunny place

173. Garden wall

185. Sitting circle

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It has:

outdoor gym

lounge

terrace

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community

no nature anywhere around

removed nature in order to build the building

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a cycle

a life cycle

circle ( a life circle and a community circle )

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clay

wool

cob

cork

straw bales

bamboo

hempcrete

mycelium

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garden plants

handmade from the beginning till the end

vegetables and fruits

animals that bring happiness

rabbits

people gardening

people taking care of production

consuming the production

appreciating food

bring attention to how vegetables and fruits are actually produced

public work - taking care of a plants, vegetables and fruits

ceramic station

handmade ceramics that will be used as tableware

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A vast part of the earth's surface, in a town, consists of roofs. Couple this with the fact that the total area of

a town which can be exposed to the sun is finite, and you will realize that is natural, and indeed essential, to make roofs which take advantage of the sun and air.

Roof gardens can mitigate the urban heat island effect by absorbing heat and providing shade, thus reducing the overall temperature of the building and surrounding area.

The layer of soil and vegetation on a roof garden acts as additional insulation, reducing the need for heating and cooling, and consequently lowering energy bills.

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Spending time in sunny places can help prevent vitamin D deficiency and promote overall well-being.

Sunlight provides natural warmth, making sunny places feel more comfortable and inviting, especially during cooler months or in climates with colder temperatures.

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Designing the house to facilitate seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces strengthens the connection to the earth.

This could be landscaping that extends into the living area blur the boundaries between inside and outside, allowing occupants to feel more connected to the natural world and encouraging outdoor living.

The integration of natural elements and sustainable practices that foster a harmonious relationship between the indoor living space and the outdoor environment.

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Garden walls offer flexibility in design and can be tailored to suit specific site conditions, preferences, and functional requirements. They can be constructed in various heights, shapes, and configurations to accommodate different garden layouts, slopes, and architectural styles.

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In a healthy town every family can grow vegetables for itself. The time is past to think of this as a hobby for en- thusiasts; it is a fundamental part of human life.

Vegetable gardens promote environmental sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint associated with food production and transportation.

Consuming a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables is associated with numerous health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Having a vegetable garden encourages you and your family to incorporate more fresh produce into your diet, thereby promoting better overall health and nutrition.

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The circular layout of sitting circles promotes inclusivity and equality by eliminating hierarchical seating arrangements.

Placing sitting circles in natural settings such as parks, gardens, or wooded areas enhances the sensory experience and promotes well-being.