To recapture that lost feeling of connectedness with our environment, we set out to build a symbol of our city's metamorphosis. Through the reclamation of a 205-year-old Coastal Douglas-fir that had fallen late in 2011, our intention was to give it new life and to use its story as the foundation of a movement that seeks to better respect our precious resources. The symbolic representation of a fallen tree took the form of a public bench, which is currently on display on Granville Island.
By working alongside the City of Vancouver, we were able to get our hands on a fallen old-growth Douglas-fir from Stanley Park that dates back to 1807. This allowed us to fully immerse ourselves into the process step by step; from tree to furniture. In utilizing the 205 year old giant, we create a story through the manipulation of the wood and how it creates a connection to Vancouver. This ultimately has the capacity of being able instill a deep sense of appreciation of our land and resources.
