small projects

forestgrove

Where it had become common
in landscape design circles to
have trees of the same species
clear trunked and planted in
a loose collection, the idea of
the forest grove concentrates
a large number of mixed trees
in a thick diverse plantation
as a shading device and heat-
reducing sink. It was initially
conceived for the safari roof
house, but would prove critical
to the themes of later projects
undertaken, small and large,
including the garden cafeteria
of the BritishIndia corporate
warehouse.

As a spatially distinct, sizable
and wholly practical instrument,
it serves up a helping for mass
picnics, private garden parties,
Sunday afternoon naps, outdoor
dining and basic lounging, all in
equal measure.