If I had a glass full of garden (just go with me on this one) and accidentally spilled it (that, if you knew me, is not so far-fetched), I would have my very own Diana Balmori Garden. I could never be sure, but perhaps a spill is what inspired the Diana Balmori garden creation.
As part of the Bilbao Jardin 2009 International Urban Garden Competition, the Diana Balmori Garden pours down the steps of the Santiago Calatrava’s footbridge over the Nervión River. Although what I think of as a delightful accident, Balmori sees this as the “landscape taking over.” Whichever way you decide to perceive it, I think we can all agree it is a winning garden.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Garden Spillage
- Opportunity for creating innovative garden designs that incorporate spills and fluidity.
- Urban Garden Competitions
- Growing trend of organizing international competitions to showcase unique urban garden designs.
- Nature-inspired Landscapes
- Demand for gardens that mimic the fluidity and spontaneous beauty found in nature.
Sectors Adopting This
- Landscape Architecture
- Opportunities for landscape architects to create unconventional garden designs that incorporate spills and fluidity.
- Event Management
- Event management companies can organize international urban garden competitions to attract participants and showcase innovative designs.
- Eco-friendly Products
- Demand for eco-friendly garden supplies and materials to create nature-inspired landscapes with fluid designs.
