As a young woman who grew up in the city, my first idea of hostile architecture is underground parking garages. Throughout my life I have performed in hotels, at venues and at conventions, all of which have anxiety inducing parking spaces due to the lack of lighting, the isolation behind walls and the fear of what lurks around my car.
After taking Urban Ecology I have been fascinated with bio-philic design because I have always found comfort in the out doors. Thus where my inspiration to create an outdoor space indoor. Allowing a fun way for people to choose their parking spaces and to make the space less emotionally intimidating and more playful.
As presented I have turned the underground parking garage near the Sage Point living area into a Car-Den. Inspired by bio-philic design and incorporating a comforting activity into a hostile space. The strung garden lights allow for better lighting, less dark corners and an enforcement of the height requirement to enter the building. The broken up planter stakes (fruits, vegetables, flowers) give better directionality and navigation of the space. Finally, the customization of each parking spot adds a component of choice for the driver who now is parked over a recognizable object rather than concrete. Overall I sought to allow people to explore and visit places with whimsy, ease and less stress for those concerned about safety, allowing people to explore and visit places.