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Last week Grant Associates relaunched their website with lots of new pictures and an updated portfolio.
I had been anticipating the new website since last year when I attended Andrew Grant's lecture on sustainable landscapes as part of the University of Gloucestershire's Sustainable Landscape Series. During the lecture Grant discussed in depth one of his flagship projects: Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, currently under construction.
Gardens by the Bay is made up of three new waterfront gardens in the heart of Singapore and will redefine the city as one of the world's premier garden cities. Grant Associates is responsible for the Marina South Gardens and has created a design centered around two conservatories that allow the cultivation of plants that would not otherwise grow in Singapore. As described on the website: "The dual theme of Marina South is ‘Plants and People’ and ‘Plants and Planet’. Each narrative encompasses the length of the gardens, with the Conservatories providing the focus and main educational message."
Another feature of the garden is spectacular Supertrees, 25 to 50 meter iconic structures that also act as "environmental engines" for the conservatories by harvesting rainwater, solar energy and providing ventilation.
A stunning video used during the competition stage presents the winning entry:
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