Between Dream and Reality

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Between Dream and Reality

by Faith Studio / tag garden, garden festival, temporary garden

Welcome to “Dreamscape Garden”. inspired by the film Inception, this garden translates the intangible layers of a dream into a tangible environment shaped by plants, paths, and light. Here, the designers act as “architects”, constructing a landscape that seeks to gently implant a reflection on reality and perception. At the heart of the garden lies a circular path named the “Penrose Loop”.

Inspired by the Penrose stair, it connects three sequential dream layers guiding visitors through a spatial experience. Dream layer one: Order. Entering through a row of Italian cypresses, you step into a world of clear structure. Aligned trees and evenly spaced plants create a calm, orderly atmosphere. Much like we never recall how a dream begins, you may find yourself moving forward without noticing the start, until the path ends at a set of steps leading seemingly upward, with nothing beyond. Here, the first dream layer abruptly ends.

Dream layer two: Chaos. As the path turns, the mood shifts. Rules give way to freedom. Drought-tolerant plants grow in vibrant, unstructured arrangements, weaving textures and colors into a lively tapestry of chaos. In the distance, a black cubic frame floats above another set of steps – a door that does not open. The second dream layer falls away, leaving a sense of suspended expectation.

Dream layer three: Loss. Turning once more, the garden grows wilder. Tall ornamental grasses sway densely, softening sightlines and blurring direction. Then, suddenly, the planting shifts into a serene grove of cypresses – a return to harmony that signals the end of the designed dream. Visitors emerge into what feels like reality, yet the journey is not truly over.

The central core of the garden lies a still pool of water, mirroring the sky, the trees, and the delicate planting at its edges. Like the subconscious of the dreamer, this pool remains present throughout the journey – a quiet, reflective core that influences how we see everything around it. Only when visitors step outside the garden do they fully “return” to reality. This experience is designed to invite reflection on how we perceive truth, illusion, and the layers in between. It also encourages a reconnection with the natural world – and with the calm and clarity that can be found in the here and now.



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