(G2)
2024
project overview
At Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé, Holmen, Copenhagen, we are currently developing ‘the fourth garden’, our first planned garden in public space. The project site is a long stretch of grass squeezed between the Royal Danish Academy campus and a major avenue, generously provided by the property developer Jeudan.
design inspiration
The design of the garden is inspired by classic wishing wells found in public spaces, where coins are tossed in for one’s fate. The concept unfolds here in a series of planting beds arranged in the numerical sequence of our MobilePay box. Visitors are invited to engage with the garden on both on an intimate level and through the broader design concept by swiping us a financial contribution, fostering a sense of ownership over the development of both the garden and our emerging architecture studio.
collaboration and sustainability
Partnering with Jeudan lends legitimacy and support to our work and evolving identity. We greatly appreciate their goodwill towards our efforts in promoting biodiversity and well-being. The planting for the project was made possible by a generous donation of recycled perennials from Staudemarken in Aabybro, Denmark. Special thanks to Jeudan and Staudemarken, and to Staudemarken's director Tina Møller for her invaluable advice and hospitality - we look forward to continuing this collaboration.
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2024
the floating house (front garden)
For the floating house by our friends at the Art and Architecture program at the Royal Danish Academy, we installed a temporary front garden using borrowed plants from a nearby location. While the house, despite its name, was situated on land, its idea was to challenge traditional notions of permanence in property development. Our front garden served as a fragmented and symbolic outdoor intervention to the floating house, aligning with the design concepts of the Art and Architecture program.
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2024
second.garden
second.garden (G2) is our current company identity, emerging from a shared practice of garden design and maintenance at the Royal Danish Academy. We collaborate with businesses, institutions, and individuals to conceptually and artistically integrate biodiversity into concrete garden designs. Our work includes concept and design development, research, events, workshops, and, to an extent, hands-on implementation.
circular practices
We strive to source plants secondhand in collaboration with nurseries, private and public gardens, in line with the principles of circular economy. This approach enriches our projects with the unique stories and contexts associated with each plant while reducing the resource consumption involved in the landscaping work.
design philosophy
Our design philosophy centers on creating spaces that not only promote biodiversity but also foster meaningful connections between people and their environment. We see the garden as a collaborative design process that continues to evolve through ongoing interaction, cultivating diverse ecosystems and meaningful bonds among users.
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2023-2024
@royalgarden.akademi
@royalgarden.akademi was an informal community dedicated to gardening and cultivation at the Royal Danish Academy, enriched by a diverse network of fellow students, friends, and contributors. Originally run by Emil, Laurits, Selma, Villads and Victor, @royalgarden.akademi led to the creation of second.garden once the group graduated.
cultivating well-being and connection
The activities of student gardening community centered around biodiversity development and engaging social initiatives aimed at enhancing well-being and creating a nurturing environment at the Academy. Utilizing an Instagram profile as a unifying platform, @royalgarden.akademi simultaneously evolved virtually with a blend of humor and naivety, broadening traditional perceptions of sustainable development within an academic context. It is hoped that the spirit of @royalgarden.akademi will continue to flourish in new configurations and in the green spaces it cultivated.
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