Multi-layered landscape with green roofs and fruit alley. The concept was centered around the block's location, necessitating a unique approach due to its position on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, characterized by strong winds and high groundwater levels.
The permeability principle became key in this context. We integrated greenery into the architectural structures on the first and second floor levels. We installed line-shaped metal canopies that penetrate the wide crowns of coniferous and deciduous trees and create a “web” effect. This amplifies the sense of a natural, “breathing” space, providing a feeling of security and enabling a person not to lose oneself next to high-rise buildings but to experience a harmonious state.
The Afa company has developed scenario solutions for children's and sports playgrounds. On our end, using plants and shrubs, we have separated these spaces into open areas for public recreation and closed areas for private activities like reading or personal training, which is particularly beneficial for contemporary urban residents.
While working on the project, we aimed to create an environment that would keep its relevance over time. This does not mean giving up bright accents but rather striving for a balance between restraint and expressiveness. For instance, we steered clear of “loud” colors, yet not at the expense of diversity: exotic plants are paired with natural materials, like decking in the landscaped areas. These “green islands” both separate functional zones (sports, children’s) and form a balanced landscape.
We gave special focus to fruit trees. Their key role is not the harvest, but aesthetics: ornamental fruit crops with prolonged flowering. They blossom for a longer time and more vibrantly than common species, producing striking visual and aromatic highlights. Even though the blossoming period is relatively short, it plays an important role: it brings residents closer to nature, reminding them of seasonal changes and giving a sense of living space.
Total plants
16486
Character defined by
- rumelian pine
- manchurian walnut
- ussurian pear
- ornamental crabapple
- siberian iris
- virginia obedient plant
Trees
63
Shrubs
7183
Perennials
9240
Species diversity
38
