The Garden of Greenery (2023) sketchproposal
Nursing Home,
Sundsvalls kommun
In The Garden of Greenery I wanted to bring the quiet presence of nature into the care environment. The proposal was based on motifs of foliage and the organic forms of plants – elements that carry a sense of calm, recognition, and safety. Through color, texture, and natural materials my aim was to create a soothing and homelike atmosphere for the residents, while also offering staff and visitors a softer, more welcoming environment.
The design took shape through asymmetrical wooden frames inspired by the varied life forms of plants. On these frames I planned to stretch woven textiles, developed in collaboration with a Linneväveri. The textiles were based on photographic still lifes of leaves and natural compositions – motifs associated with home, gardens, and nature memories.
As a backdrop I suggested light oak panels, which together with the textile surfaces and wooden frames would form a living, gentle, and harmonious expression. The idea was to let the work meet the viewer with the same sense of tranquility that nature itself can provide.