Designated Areas is a project exploring created green spaces in the cityscape of Brussels. 
In antiquity the green space within the city was a space of reflection, discussion, exchange. 
Throughout the centuries the green cultivated area/ the garden has been a privilege of upper classes. 
In modern times at the dawn of industrial revolution, the cityscape of Brussels begins to take form. The city gets bigger and bigger and the need to access green spaces in order to socialise becomes a necessity. The city of Brussels has many green spaces dedicated to its citizens. The spaces are part of an urbanistic plan and are taken care of by the city itself. They are designated areas of certain activities in a green environment. They are stripped down of dangerous species and animals and are ofter enclosed. One could argue that they form a plant zoo area, where viiters can enjoy the good vibes of a natural environment without ever leaving the city. 
These Designated Areas are bits of tamed nature to the service of the city's inhabitants.
For this project I used a color infrared film in order to obtain a unique color pallete which would enable me to visually present the distinction of this tamed environment in opposition to the normal green color of untamed nature.

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