URBAN ALIZE
Urban canopy
Solo project
duration : 3 weeks
2025
Faced with the challenge of dense underground networks that prevented traditional planting, this project reimagined urban greening through elevated canopy structures. Designed for bustling shopping streets, this installation has an ecological benefits, supporting climbing plants that gradually form a living roofscape.
Expanding to University Parks and Cities
The canopy concept naturally extends to university campuses and metropolitan parks, transforming underutilized spaces into hubs for relaxation, study, and social interaction. In academic settings, these structures create shaded outdoor classrooms. For city parks, the canopies offer much needed respite from urban heat, with integrated seating encouraging community connection.
The canopy concept naturally extends to university campuses and metropolitan parks, transforming underutilized spaces into hubs for relaxation, study, and social interaction. In academic settings, these structures create shaded outdoor classrooms. For city parks, the canopies offer much needed respite from urban heat, with integrated seating encouraging community connection.
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Design specifications
The upper surface functions as an elevated green zone, with integrated planting space allowing for a variety of small shrubs and foliage.
The base of the structure includes a system of concentric circular benches, segmented to allow circulation and access. The components are arranged to form a continuous yet open configuration, with the central column acting as the main structural support.
Material selection
The aluminum structure was chosen for practical urban use. Its lacquered finish withstands weather and requires little upkeep. The material's light weight simplifies installation in constrained spaces, while its rigidity supports plant growth. The neutral metallic color blends with both vegetation and built surroundings.
