SUMMER 2017 39 and integrating the engineering , also revealing the wetlands via the land bridges that cross over the ponds .”
Wetlands were created and planted with reeds and other suitable plant species . The ponds too are planted , shallow , and terraced on one side .
“ There is a formal constructed embankment which is part of the history of the place but the terracing also provides a safe edge to get to the water , promoting access for engagement with the water .
The design is fundamentally about allowing access to , and engagement with , the natural
THIS PAGE Inspired by woven baskets for catching eel , this structure allows the baskets to retain silt and create habitats which will change over time .