Image Credit : Simon Frambach
Project Overview
The raised bed Hochbeet is designed for the urban environment. It is independent from soil conditions and may be modularly extended. A recycled PE fabric is held up by a steel frame that forms a triangular shape. Green backyards become meeting places for a new urban gardening culture.
A thinkinghands collective project in collaboration with Cosima Geyer, Saskia Drebes, Sandra Diehl and Simon Frambach
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In collaboration with Cosima Geyer, Saskia Drebes, Sandra Diehl and Simon Frambach
Project Innovation/Need
The Hochbeet is a patch that is elevated from the ground and therefore independent from flooring and soil conditions. It is mainly used in urban environments. Backyards of grey apartment blocks or empty waste land can be used for the cultivation of a variety of regional fruit and vegetables. The raised plating position enables a convenient work posture and a good protection against weeds and pests. The modular and easy to use system allows a step-by-step growth of the planting capacity: Starting as a free-time gardener with one parcel, up to the self-sufficient living family. With a middle planting depth of 30 cm, this raised bed offers perfect conditions for shallow-rooted plants and such with middle long roots, e.g. lettuce, strawberries or peas. This raised bed changes empty back yards into green islands and makes them a meeting place for families, friends and neighbours.
The raised bed is a modular and ground-independent gardening solution for areas of all sizes. The substructure made of hot-dip galvanized steel tube carries a plant sack, which is fixed with an extra strong Velcro strip. The raised bed looks light and transparent, despite the large usable area and a large planting volume.
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Product Design - Home & Garden
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