CRYSTAL GARDEN

by Petra Boreta

Name

Petra Boreta

Email

boretapetra@yahoo.com

Course

MArch Architecture

Alexandria's social, ecological, and environmental aspects are deteriorating, which will inevitably lead to the dystopian future that is expected to occur within the next 50 years. Floods, high temperatures brought on by global warming, and excessive salt that erodes coastlines are just a few examples of how cities' natural environment is declining. An intriguing phenomenon takes place beneath when the temperature and salinity of the water rise. Under the surface, the salt crystallises, and its force may shatter rocks. As this is happening, a crystal garden that represents refuge and hope for society rises from the breach. The garden accepts natural disasters and makes use of it to build a singular structure that not only encourages people to move regarding but also raises awareness of the issue. Crystals would create spaces and illuminate both the inside and the outside. The utopia within the dystopia emerges when the cracks are filled with water and a crystal garden emerges.