terraced lawn with shady trees, designed for busy office workers to take breaks
shanghai, china
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‘design is people.’
*jane jacobs
*jane jacobs (1916-2006) was an urban writer and activist who championed new, community-based approaches to planning for over 40 years.
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What a wonderful idea on so many levels…(excuse the pun)
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yes, and yes )
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How neat is this idea
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so good for all
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Indeed. 👍🏼
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Brilliant!
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such a great design
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Perfectly ergonomic.
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right!
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Great idea. It looks inviting.
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It really does
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I like that!
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I could definitely nap there
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I saw that online last weekend. Such a clever bit of landscaping.
Best wishes, Pete.
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they should have those near all office areas
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That is smart lawn design. Good catch, Beth.
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would be good near offices everywhere
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Yeah … I could do with one of those terraced rest areas right now … I’m finding my writing schedule has me nearly exhausted …
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they’d be a great resting spot for sure
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Such a practical idea, Beth
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it really is, they had the humans in mind when they made this
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Interesting!
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indeed
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I love it!
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<3
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Absolutely love this. It’s in such strong contrast to the hostile architecture more popular in the US these days…
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great observation
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Looks like break-time at the Apple factory.
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this is in Shanghai – but def break time )
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And the workers will be happier and healthier after resting. Not to mention willing to work harder. I hope the brain that thought this up got a hefty raise.
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that’s spot on –
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That is THE coolest thing ever!!
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I love the design –
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Would that they would do something like that on this side of the world!
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I hope so
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😊
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LOVE THIS! Why hasn’t someone taught of that before?
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it seems a no-brainer )
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Perfectly designed indeed!
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I could see myself napping there
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👍
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It’d be a great napping spot.
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made for it
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Love this idea. It wouldn’t fly here though because they focus on designs that don’t require water or constant maintenance.
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that would be an issue
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A great idea! It reminds me of a hill next to a middle school near me. On snow days, younger kids would sled down the terraced part of the hill. The older kids would sled down the faster part of the hill that wasn’t terraced. :)
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How great
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💕
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WOW! What a great idea! 👍
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I so agree
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Perfect, why don’t we have ideas like that:-) Actually my garden is shaped like that and I do use it to lie there. :-)
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Trend setter)
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You DO know your posts make me smile…out loud. Is that a thing? A smile SO big it’s audible. Not a LOL…just a broad smile of delight. Thanks, Beth! 🥰🌞🥰
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The best compliment!
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Yay! You deserve it, my friend. Your posts are a delight. 🥰
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I feel relaxed just looking at the people in this photo:)
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It has that effect
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I believe it!
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LOVE IT!
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Same! Ps not able to comment on your posts , no comment section, but I really enjoy thwm
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That is why no one commented on my last post with the field mouse baby :) Truth is – I don’t know what has changed! Can you please check whether you see my comment on my last post: https://latvianmom.com/2024/09/09/autumn-potato-harvest-tradition-and-a-tiny-surprise/
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yes, i was able to see it for the first time on there and commented.
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funny – we had wooden ‚seatings‘ like that at the shore of the lake we just spent a short holiday. They‘re fantastic, wonderful, imaginative, until you try to eat an ice cream – that is absolutely impossible! and getting up again is a pain in the ‚you know what’s too! I love them and this is a brilliant idea.
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engage your core! after your giant ice cream )))
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We need to be designing more things for rest!
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people are too tired to design things for rest, because they don’t have time for rest. the circle of life.
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what an amazing picture and terrific idea :)
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I so agree, John
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I love this!
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you need one outside of your school )
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Yes!
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❤️
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What a fabulous design idea! Don’t you just love it that people are taking advantage of it?
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yes, it looks like no one was shy about it
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That is just fantastic– I would love to rest on that terraced landscape!
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it looks so great –
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How clever is that?! Do you think they need a special lawn mower?
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I was wondering how they’d care for it, mow with a special mower and then rest on it, because it would probably be a tiring job?
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A nice lawn to rest on I would enjoy resting there!!
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I’ll see you there
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I love this!! What a great idea!
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What a creative idea. We could all use some encouragement to nap, especially outdoors.
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It looks so inviting
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I would use this if I was there. I love it
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looks so comfortable
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