The Embrace

Finalist - Concéntrico 2025 "Third Landscape"

2025 Summer

Partner: Bella Wu

It is a table, an urban farm, a sensory garden—or simply, a warm embrace for all who encounter it. Gently raised from the ground, a series of armshaped planter boxes filled with edible vegetation brings the senses of touch, smell, and even taste up close for users of all abilities.

Nestled within in a discreet urban vacant lot, this space quietly invites a deeper appreciation of the beauty of connecting with nature and with one another. Whether watering the crops, harvesting herbs for a meal, or simply inhaling the fragrant air, users are invited to actively engage in their own ways.

The modular design of the planter boxes allows them to be easily reconfigured, stacked, or stored, enabling their placement in other vacant lots across the city. This adaptability transforms underutilized urban spaces into thriving green hubs, promoting alternative modes of production within the urban environment.