Mél-usine au jardin promotes environmentally-friendly urban and industrial practices. Integrating principles of phytoremediation and phytomining, it utilizes Swiss ruderal species for their pollutant absorption and decomposition abilities. These resilient plants thrive on mounds of local sediment and gravel, symbolizing the slow filtration process while providing a stable base for growth. A series of colorful pipes extends across the landscape, drawing lake water into the installation, while also attracting visitors to engage and explore. This water circulation allows plants to establish and perform their hidden depolluting and regenerative functions. At the end of the summer, the plants can be harvested and incinerated for energy and material extraction.

Throughout Lausanne Jardins 24, the installation offers an interactive experience, celebrating the transformative power of water. By irrigating the site, it regenerates a monofunctional urban space, nurturing the local ecosystem while mitigating the pollution from Lake Geneva.

In essence, this project showcases landscape design’s vital role in addressing environmental issues and fostering virtuous urban ecosystems.