Gardenopolis

History of Tempelhof Feld, Berlin, Germany

Tempelhofer Feld (386 ha), located in Berlin, Germany, is rich in history and social significance and has been protected by the Law for the Preservation of Tempelhofer Feld since 2014. Once known as an airport with its aviation progressions, it is now an ample open space for recreation, sports, and culture.

HISTORY

CONCEPT

DESIGN

The Design

Design for the residents of Schillerkiez and future dwellers of new housing developments, Gardenopolis enhances food resilience while strengthening social ties. The design integrates residential areas, food & beverage hubs, and productive greenhouses, all interconnected by a ramped path stretching across a constructed topography.

Topography

This topographic circulation offers a continuous spatial experience while maximizing access to native edible landscapes. My project invites you on this journey to reimagine a self-sufficient, cooperative food system rooted in place, laying the groundwork for food autonomy and social cohesion amid growing instability.

The Spaces

Ramps

Public will have access to this spaces only through the entrance of the ramps.

Night Lighting & Drainage

Ramps will have strip lights installed at the bottom of the railings for safety reasons. There is also a drainage system along this portion of the ramp to collect rainwater and direct it down to a water tank in the building.

Residential Amenties

BBQ Balconies for community gathering or family reunions, cooked using the plants from the gardens.

Conservatory

Skylight for conservatory floor for residents.

3rd Storey View

View of Tempelhof Feld from the 3rd floor of the residential building.

Security of the Residence

As Tempelhof Feld is a public park where visitors come and go anywhere their legs lead them to, I decided to play with the topography to create a kind of “Ha-ha” fence effect to create a boundary between the residential area and the park with raised planter box garden and a public greenhouse exhibition buildings as a buffer.
On the facade of the buildings, there are metal ropes for climber plants to grow. Also, the windows are double-sided mirror to prevent outsiders from looking into the houses.
High Frost Tolerant Native Edible Climber Plant
that blooms in Spring:
1. Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
2. Pea (Pisum sativum)
3. Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)
3. Common Hop (Humulus lupulus)

Exterior Aerial View of the Open-Air Conservatory & Access Core Building

We can see the type of trees to be planted along the roof garden, and how people will interact with the space here.
High Frost Tolerant Native Edible Trees that bloom in Spring:
1. Apple (Malus domestica)
2. Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) 3. Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)
4. Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
5. Medlar (Mespilus germanica)