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eden city
SYNOPSIS As more and more people live a cosmopolitan existence, Eden City sees urban habitats brought to life with vegetation, biomimicry and spontaneuos growth. Botanical structures, utopian graphics and the colours of the natural world create a tranquil oasis in bustling city dwellings. Man-made collides with nature to show the contrast between science and ecology whilst living harmonically.
LIVING
17-0230 TPX - Cactus 16-0435 TPX - Leaf Green
Colour focus
14-0223 TPX - Sweet Pea 11-0701 TPX - Papyrus
18-3415 TPX - Wineberry
15-4101 TPX - Moon Rock 19-4007 TPX - Anthracite
18-3834 TPX - Lavender
17-1226 TPX - Paddock Brown 19-3832 TPX - Mulberry 14-1036 TPX - Sahara 14-0850 TPX - Autumn Gold
vegetation “By the year 2050, the percentage of urban dwellers worldwide is expected to reach 70 percent.�
material focus
Plastic
Aluminium
Natural Wood
Greenery
Glass
Structures
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eden city Forecasted by Catherine Whitaker
1. Museo Soumaya [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://architizer.com/blog/fernando-romeros-museo-soumaya-is-an-icon-for-mexico-city/#.UVturL-j7ZR 2. Image taken by Whitaker, C. (2014)
[Photograph]. Retrieved from http://j-h-affloressence.tumblr.com/post/60096632378
(Images edited by Whitaker, C.)
Image taken and edited by Whitaker, C. (2014)
Image taken and edited by Whitaker, C. (2014)
1. Aluminium chair [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg. com/originals/1b/74/88/1b74882689ee7f6d081c789a00aadf01.jpg via Pinterest. com 2. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/45/ f1/71/45f171ab3d9286c3fb555c8f57552a7e.jpg via Pinterest.
Hive Wall [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.yliving.com/inhabit-hive-wall-flat. html?cvosrc=other.pinterest.wallflat
(Images edited by Whitaker, C.) Gunghat blue [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.utopiaandutility.eu/product-overview/?prod=561
Bubble Ball Glass Vase [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/93306562/hand-blown-bubble-ball-glass-vase-glass?ref=shop_home_active_6
(Image edited by Whitaker, C.)
Ratchet Vase [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.shirakeret.com/Ratchet-Vase
Image taken and edited by Whitaker, C. (2014)
Kuu Series 2008 [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.makoto-komatsu.com/
[Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.coolhunting.com/ via Pinterest
Aluminium Mosaic Tile 3D Raised Tile [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www. mineraltiles.com/aluminum-mosaic-tile-3d-raised-pattern/
Image taken and edited by Whitaker, C. (2014)
Vertical Park [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://greenarchitecturenotes. com/2009/08/the-shape-of-green-buildings/
Times Eureka Pavilion [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.archdaily. com/142509/times-eureka-pavilion-nex-architecture/
Goldsmith Apartment Building [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://architizer.com/ projects/goldsmith-apartment-building/
1. DNA Staircase [Photograph]. Retrieved via Pinterest 2. Image taken by Whitaker, C (2014) (Image edited by Whitaker, C.)
“By the year 2050, the percentage of urban dwellers worldwide is expected to reach 70 percent.� Quote taken from Spark Science Education (2011). Growing Cities. Retrieved from https://spark. ucar.edu/longcontent/growing-cities.