Small City Home Hortus by Dagmara Berent

Small City Home Hortus by Dagmara Berent is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Designatio Topiarii Competition Category.

FerrumDesignatio Topiarii· 2021

Small City Home Hortus

by Dagmara Berent

Client: Aurea Garden Dagmara Berent

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Designatio Topiarii Category

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The Design

About Small City Home Hortus

Spatium exiguum est cum area 120 m2. Proportiones horti longi sed angusti emendati sunt solutionibus adhibitis quae distantias minuunt et spatium ad latera dilatant et dilatant. Compositio dividitur per lineas geometras quae oculis placent: gramina, semitae, fines, architectura horti lignea. Summa suppositio erat creare locum ad relaxandum pro familia 4 cum interesting plantis et piscinam cum collectione piscium koi.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Small City Home Hortus victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Small City Home Hortus creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Small City Home Hortus ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: It is a tiny space with an area of 120 m2. The proportions of the long but narrow garden have been improved by using solutions that shorten the distances and enlarge and widen the space to the sides. The composition is divided by geometric lines that are pleasing to the eye: lawn, paths, borders, wooden garden architecture. The main assumption was to create a place to relax for a family of 4 with interesting plants and a pond with a collection of koi fish.
Dimensions & Packaging: Plot length 20 m, width 6 m on average. The area around120 m2.
Tags: small city garden, home garden, modern garden,
Production Technology: The paths and stairs to the garden are finished with granite slabs. The paths and terraces are made of composite boards, partially suspended over the surface of the pond. The soil from the digging of the pond was removed with wheelbarrows and buckets due to the very difficult access to the garden. Everything was brought in through the house or over a fence. We planted new colourful flowers and lots of tulips.
Design Challenge: During the design process, we had to create a modern garden that would complement the interior of the building. We also wanted it to be functional. We had to obstruct the view of nearby neighbouring buildings. During the construction of the garden, we had very limited access to the garden. All materials and plants were brought into the garden by hand.
Research: Before starting the project, we carried – out a vegetation inventory on the plot to be able to use it in the new project. We made accurate measurements and soil analyses.
Inspiration: The inspiration was derived from the small city gardens of Great Britain. Creating individual areas and a peaceful oasis was meant to allow everyone to have their own a tranquil place. The main goal was to extend the interior of the house and create more living space. The project was designed to divert attention from the hustle and bustle of the city and turn to nature.
Project Duration: The project was completed in 2017. The construction of the garden began in February 2018 and was completed in November 2018. In June 2019, the garden programme "Maja in the Garden" was recorded there. The garden is featured in many articles in major newspapers about gardens and home interiors.
Operation Flow: All garden features (lighting, pond, fountain and gazebo sounds) are supported by smart home technology. They are controlled by the owners' phone. The garden changes in the evening thanks to the designed lighting under the paths and numerous floodlights. Plants attract butterflies and other insects. The garden changes all year round.
Team Members: Designer: Dagmara Berent
The Contractor: Michał Osmański "Atria"
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Radosław Worek 2018
Image #2: Photographer Radosław Worek 2018
Image #3: Photographer Radosław Worek 2018
Image #4: Photographer Radosław Worek 2018
Image #5: Photographer Radosław Worek 2018