Gardeat
an edible garden
IED Madrid, 2025
Community Gardens Reimagined
Born from research into Generation Z tourism trends, Gardeat emerges as a design proposal featuring green spaces that function as edible gardens with local produce from the Community of Madrid — always ensuring fair treatment of producers.
This initiative addresses the city’s scarcity of green zones, limited support for local commerce, and underutilized public areas.
Depending on needs, climate, and season, the devices inflate or deflate to adapt the gardens functionality – mirroring how the crops planted within also operate seasonally.
Gardeat — derived from the words “edible garden” — is a proposal for regenerating sustainable tourism.
It takes the form of a topographic garden that unifies the natural with the artificial, generating resting spaces throughout Madrid.
Shelter
During winter, cold days, or rainy weather, inflatable pavilions of varying scales create enclosed spaces for visitors.
Shade
During summer and high temperatures, mushroom-shaped umbrellas distribute throughout the space to provide shade for visitors
A series of artificial and natural devices are placed throughout the garden depending on the season – an intersection between natural elements and artificial elements that mimic nature, integrating subtly into the landscape.
Distribution points where visitors can purchase products from local producers who supply the garden. Natural produce rotates seasonally, always sourced from Madrid growers.
