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Sankofa Community Garden

Design Principles 2
Final Research Project : Community Garden
Through the West Elmwood Housing Corporation we were tasked to design a community garden space for affordable housing apartments in the West End of Providence, RI.
Ethnographic Research
There were noticeable distinctions across the West End where several ethnic groups had localized themselves within a certain corner of the county. 
Form Studies
After our on-ground research we began experimenting with several sculptural forms that could be translated into gathering spaces or gardening structures.
As well as generalize the feeling we would like to instill in people when they entered the garden. We wanted the space to feel familiar, smooth, and inviting.
CAD and Illustrator Layouts / Mood Boarding
While staying within the limitations of the environment, we designed a gathering space and garden that could easily transition into one-another while also being cautious of waterlines and handicap accessibility. 
Final Mock Layout
Sankofa Community Garden
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