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The proposal emboldens the visitor to create paradise instead of attempting to grasp for a paradise out of reach, Utilizing scale, the proj¬ect makes the visitors gods, creating utopian worlds from the wreckage of a supposed fait from grace, The proposal asks why one cannot create paradise if paradise cannot be found
Inspired by video and board games, the de¬sign allows visitors to Interact with the garden, moving around pavers and planter trays of diminutive plants, creating new, miniaturized landscapes. Initially, the design follows the traditional paradise garden motif, however, as visitors manipulate the garden, new worlds appear,
interaction with the landscape conveys paradise is ultimately a perception and concep¬tion t compels individuals to grapple with what is right and what is best when attempting to create an ideal world. In the end, the proposal addresses the human desire to transcend existence, becoming omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent, white creating a better world.
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- Presentation Panel
- Presentation Panel
