The Earthgate
The concept of the wall is to make a guidance and sequence following the curve of the road towards the entrance of The gate which looks like massive from one side is intended to give a private impression to the residential environment but on the other hand it also gives an open impression with the presence of space under the maple tree.
By making the sequencing wall, it will make a driver to slow down and guess what lays behind the wall and to take a sneak peek. The wall are arranged from low to high to enhance the sequence and make a invisible skyline. The higher wall will note a driver that they are near the the Greenberry Community Entrance
The Park : Embracing the space of the sequencing wall in order to make a harmony and more welcoming entrance. Furthermore, it could be a community activity area with a theme of Playfulness so that the plan is flowing (to break the stiffness)
Material : The wall is using Rammed Earth, a material which can easily found and execute. It can be done together by community as an event to empower the relation and sense of belonging of the community.
Grass block as permeable surface, so pedestrian area uses materials that do not reflect heat or light to create more friendly and visually comfortable.
The Vegetation:
- Shade trees:could be a framing element for its Greenberry housing and providing a shading for pedestrians. (Local Maple type/ any equal trees type)
- Bushes : to enhance the playfulness concept of pedestrian circulation which is made like a promenade and to please the human eye level (pink, red, purple and white Aster & Lili type)
- Ground Cover : Japanese lawngrass is selected (zoysia japonica) in addition to providing an attractive visual effect it also inhibits the growth of weeds and is categorized quite easily in the context of care
