# Recreational Parking Spots Otto Karvonen and Jon Irigoyen's Green Corner Installation By Olivia123 | Published 2011-05-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jon-irigoyens-green-corner References: [thisiscolossal](http://thisiscolossal.com/2011/05/urban-intervention-a-reclaimed-parking-spot/) & [jonirigoyen](http://www.jonirigoyen.com/#1462947/Green-Corner) Otto Karvonen and Jon Irigoyen's [Green Corner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects) [collaborative installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) involves the daring artists crossing over the government's turf. The Helsinki-based artists wanted to question the ownership and functionality of public space, such as that of parking lots and parking spaces. To prove their point, they filled a minivan with green grass and picked a parking spot to protest at. They lay the grass down in the space and filled it with lawn chairs, blankets and outdoor toys. Essentially, they transformed the bland parking pavement into a lush lounge-able park! Otto Karvonen and Jon Irigoyen's Green Corner installation turned a parking spot into a park to prove that public space isn't successfully being utilized. Hopefully, this installation drives their point further! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Utilization of Public Space:** The Green Corner installation challenges the functionality of public parking spaces, suggesting an opportunity for alternative uses. - **Activism Through Art Installations:** The use of art installations like Green Corner as a form of protest highlights the potential for creative activism in public spaces. - **Reimagining Urban Landscapes:** The transformation of a parking spot into a lush park encourages innovative thinking about how urban spaces can be reimagined and redesigned. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Planning:** Green Corner prompts urban planners to rethink the design and utilization of public spaces in cities. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the integration of creative installations to bring attention to issues of public space and engagement. - **Environmental Innovation:** The Green Corner installation sparks conversation about the incorporation of green spaces and sustainability in urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Park-Covered Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo.md) - [Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-lot-pop-up.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Interactive Purposeful Urban Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture1.md) - [Interactive Playful Public Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/principles-square.md) - [Nature-Connecting Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation.md) - [Adaptive Parking Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md)