Title

Cicada Grove

Authors

Helen Han, Washington University in St. Louis

Files

Description

The gentle throb of cicada song is an essential element of hot summer nights. The annual performance not only reminds people of a carefree childhood, but also signals a rich ecosystem. The cycle of cicada emergence is emblematic of the natural cycles of growth and decay.

This project proposes a neighborhood hub—an epicenter of cicada habitat and social activities. Located in the heart of the historical West End neighborhood and sited between apartment complexes, parking lots, and a playground, Cicada Grove is both a productive garden, a gathering space, and a place of repose where the song of the cicada transcends all.

Publication Date

5-2019

Subject Categories

Architecture | Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Rights Statement

© 2019 Han

Recommended Citation

Han, Helen, "Cicada Grove" (2019). 2019 Spring Undergraduate Landscape Architecture Studio. 8.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/spring2019_margetts/8