We live in a current climate of instability. The design of Space Invasion’s design aimed to provide a counterpoint to these constantly shifting powers by creating evocative, iconic and grounded snapshots of cyclical seasonal processes. The materials used within the design will have a lifespan of a year. The planting consists of annuals and bulbs, creating bold and stark lines of colours across the site which reach their peaks at various times covering a year. The back line will reach it’s climax in late winter, while the front line will come to fruition in late autumn, essentially pushing the planting forward throughout the year. The height of the plants will follow the curve of the seasonal changes, with the tallest plants in summer. Sowing/planting of the plants will happen throughout the year. The site will be fully open to the public. Through the planting beds 2 paths will run. They will end in the band with meadow planting in which kids can run around and play freely. Within the meadow band are also the seating pods located. The seating pods are mounds with a dip covered with manilla rope to create a pleasurable seating surface that gradually recedes into the ground.
