Temporary orchard installed at Southbank Festival of Neighbourhood

摘要

As part of the Southbank Festival of Neighbourhood, London-based small practice What if: projects has installed a series of green spaces along Mandela Walk, close to the Southbank Centre. The aim is to link inner-city housing estates with this temporary green space. Galvanised metal bins, typically used for rubbish in multi-storey housing estates, have been planted with fruit trees creating an urban orchard along the pedestrian walkway. South-facing timber platforms with integrated tree bins provide seating and picnic areas, as well as inviting people to rest and linger.