Re: Death

Life is cyclical. As it grows, it eventually decays. As it lives, it must also die. And it is through this cycle of release that things can be reconfigured and regenerated.  

As part of our submission to the Lagi Fly Ranch 2020 submission, we propose a design that is a reflection of natural cycles. Its structure is designed to decay to allow regrowth. It thrives despite death. It invites participants to engage with it, to plant on it, to use the winding ivy or the sprouting weeds to create structure. And when those plants die off with the season, our structure celebrates that release.

The purpose of the design is to celebrate death. It is a ceremonial space, designed regeneratively, which provides opportunities to connect with cycles, seasons, and ultimately, death (our own, our loved ones) and to leave something better than we found it.

Using the philosophy of biomimicry, we envision a boardwalk cutting through rammed-earth mounds. The mounds allow plants to grow, to decompose the structure, to die, and regenerate the soil. The plants will help create shading and microclimates that allow for successive growth. To encourage soil regeneration, and to bring life back to the land. Drawing from the First people, the initial structure will emulate forms similar to ancient Paiutes habitats – the first to learn how to thrive on this property.

Read more on our blog : https://biomimicryfrontiers.com/blog-/redeath

Location: Fly Ranch | Northern Nevada | U.S.A

Service: Strategic Food & Water Design | Systems thinking | Biomimicry |

Type: Competition

Team: Asha Kiran Singhal, Curtis Ho, Nathan Stewart, Jamie Miller

Design Period: May 2020 to October 2020