A plot of land in the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture program was graced with hundreds of triangular planter boxes that are stacked vertically and radially. This grand radial installation was designed by Hello Wood to represent 116 municipalities participating in this event and celebrate the rich culture of the Veszprém-Balaton region.

Garden of Communities Pavilion by Hello Wood, Photo by György Palkó

Garden of Communities Pavilion by Hello Wood, Photo by György Palkó

All of the planter boxes are filled with greenery creating a unique radial vertical garden that successfully attracts all the visitors who wander around. The arrangement of every planter box has been carefully planned where each box is stacked radially on top of each other to present a play of geometrical shapes. This results in turning this installation into a focal point where every visitor can see the full mesmerizing view of the beautiful sky from inside the tower.

Garden of Communities Pavilion draws visitors with its intriguing shape, Photo by György Palkó

The radial arrangement and vertical stacking of planter boxes create a mesmerizing interplay of geometrical forms, Photo by György Palkó

It also results in creating triangular voids that let the sunlight permeate through the voids and flood the tower inside with its bright light. In addition, all these planter boxes contain native tree saplings to form a biodiverse vertical garden. This installation is equipped with an automated irrigation system that guarantees the water supplies for all the plants. Its intricating design also allows each tree species to be positioned appropriately based on their specific water and sunlight needs.

The triangular voids between planter boxes cast uncommon light performances within the tower, Photo by György Palkó

There is also another unique feature this installation offers. All of the planter boxes were made from old larch wood planks and carved with the names of 116 municipalities. Every visitor can wander around this grand radial installation and look at those 116 regions’ names to remember the sweet moments of those regions.

The planters bear the names of the 116 municipalities, Photo by György Palkó

Garden of Communities Pavilion by Hello Wood, Photo by György Palkó

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