small projects

forestgrove

Where it had become common
in landscape design circles to
have trees of the same species
clear-trunked and planted in
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, their intimate
proximity leading to natural
selection and the subsequent
irregularity that comes from
naturally occurring growth.

The forestgrove was originally
conceived for the safari roof
house, but would prove critical
to the themes of later projects
undertaken, small and large,

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