I decided to take a different approach for this than I would normally take. Instead of designing a space from scratch I searched google for a space I could use as a starting block. I already had in mind that I wanted a tight space between buildings not at ground level. I wanted the space to be quite gritty, one that could really benefit from a green make over.
After many pages of looking at back alleys I came across this snapshot that someone had taken in Beijing. Its not perfect which makes it perfect for my needs. I have basically mocked it up – I have tweaked a few details for now here and there and made the space appear as if it wasn’t at ground level which was my original intention. I have added a large building in the background and I may add some more depending on the final composition. The arrangement of buildings is such that I can push and pull them around to eventually fit the garden in.
Its a start!
I am currently a director at an architectural rendering company in Auckland, New Zealand. I studied architecture at Auckland University and worked fo...
