About the garden – Medium garden
The European Commission’s ‘Renewed Blooms’ Garden embodies EU circular economy principles by repurposing materials and blending nature with human-made elements. Featuring a discarded railway track and facade tiles made from recycled PVC windows, the garden showcases how waste materials can be transformed into functional, durable, and striking design features.
Highlighting the beauty of reclaimed materials while serving as a wildlife habitat and source of inspiration, every element – from salvaged wood and repurposed metal to upcycled containers – demonstrates the multiple lifecycles of materials. Thoughtfully chosen plants, composting, water efficiency systems, seed saving measures, and propagation further embody circularity.
The garden challenges perspectives on waste, inspiring reuse and repurposing. DIY workshops will be held adjacent to the garden with the Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy. Educational materials will be distributed to empower visitors to bring circularity into their daily lives.
About the Designer
Award-winning designer David Negus merges architecture and horticulture to create meaningful, sustainable landscapes, redefining garden design through circular principles. His rural upbringing in Suffolk, England, combined with a deep love for gardening fostered by his parents, ignited a lifelong passion for nature and design.
With decades of experience in 3D design, architecture, and garden planning, David brings a unique perspective to every project. His expertise allows him to visualise and craft gardens that are not only visually striking but also practical, functional, and seamlessly integrated into their surroundings.
About the Sponsor
European Commission Representation in Ireland is part of the network of representations throughout EU Member States. It is the Commission’s voice in Ireland communicating EU affairs at national and local level.
What is planned for this garden after Bloom?
Elements of this garden will be rehoused at the Rediscovery Centre, the National Centre for the Circular Economy, following Bord Bia Bloom.
Designer Information
Email: info@the3dgardener.co.uk
Website: www.the3dgardener.co.uk
