Plastic Garden Posted on October 1st
This project aims to revitalize the moat adjacent to Union Station, a highly neglected public space in Toronto despite its high volume of pedestrian traffic - it is traversed by tens of thousands of commuters daily. The intention is to diffuse this traffic and introduce a condition conducive to longer stays in the space. The insertion of bright, playful plastic trees is a stark contrast to the dreary surroundings and compensates for the lack of light, as the moat is permanently shadowed by Union Station to the south. The introduction of seating and soft, undulating flooring in key areas ‘furnish’ the space and creates an inviting quality, turning the moat into an outdoor extension of the waiting areas indoors. A previously forgettable space becomes an icon and beacon befitting the number of people that pass through it every day.
