Protecting biodiversity by green covering substation
The deadwood ecosystems and whale fall serve as poignant examples of the cyclical nature of life and death in the forest environments and ocean. In these systems, the end of one organism's life becomes the catalyst for the emergence of a thriving new ecosystem. In the face of urban decay and environmental degradation, our manifesto stands as a testament to the transformative power of intentional ecological cycles between landscape and architecture. At its core lies a commitment to catalyzing spontaneous ecological processes, creating conditions that allow nature to gracefully reclaim abandoned human spaces.
Potential abandoned Fairy Station was investigated to address this issue. Four stages of whale fall presented different aquatic organisms to decompose the carcass. Similarly, the site was partitioned into four distinct zones: human-dominated, nonhuman-dominated, co-influenced by both human and nonhuman factors, and left untouched to develop naturally.
Looking closely, planting in small areas and sowing seeds onto the gravel surface aim to expedite the natural process of vegetation breaking up the hard surface.
Removal of part of the gravel and design of a gravel garden by reusing poles of the substation with a small number of shrubs and trees to make the whole ecosystem more complete and more conducive to green space wrapping around the original structure of the power station. Creepers are beginning to cover the original power station structure, wrapping the concrete in a verdant shell. Several years later, as the ecosystem continues to evolve, the diversity of non-human organism flourishes in the area. Small mammals have established themselves, further enriching the ecosystem cycle. Additionally, seed dispersal and vegetation diversity are promoted, contributing to the ongoing transformation of the landscape. Nature gradually reclaims the abandoned substation.
This manifesto urges us to reimagine abandoned spaces not as lost causes but as opportunities for regeneration.
