In 2021 , Lindau hosted the Bavarian State Garden Show . A regional horticultural exhibition incorporating various themes such as landscape architecture , the event is the smaller counterpart of the biennial German National Garden Show or BUGA ( Bundesgartenschau ) and the decennial International Horticultural Show ( IGA ). Garden shows have been a German tradition for centuries . The country ’ s first general exhibition with international participation took place in Erfurt in 1865 .
For the 2021 garden show in Lindau , the city council decided to implement a uniform redesign of the cityscape . An exciting new beach park was created , and green spaces and homes providing sweeping views of spectacular Lake Constance and the Alps replaced an extensive parking area .
The city ’ s public spaces were also redesigned with due consideration for the existing environment . Mobile landscaping elements played a key part , and in addition to the mobile design concept , other guiding principles included durability and simple aesthetics that blend with the historic surroundings .
The famous Inselhalle , which has been home to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings for many decades , is located on the northern edge of the historic city centre . The conference centre was recently modernised by Auer Weber Architects and includes a new multi-storey car park with a CorTen steel façade . Globe tree planters and oval Mobile Green Isles made from the same CorTen steel material decorate the entrance plaza to both structures : carefully thoughtout detailing to further emphasise the uniform cityscape .
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More recently , 64 CorTen steel Shrubtubs have been placed around Lindau . The warm tones of the weathered steel subtly match the colourful splendour of the city without being obtrusive . This material is low maintenance and durable . Local business owners have been involved in distributing the tree planters around the area – some are so enthusiastic that they now want to replace their own planters with Shrubtubs . This will serve to further unify the urban landscape .
Along the harbour promenade , the city opted for larger mobile plant modules . Oval Mobile Green Isles with integrated seating and matching CorTen steel finish were again chosen and placed on the existing paved areas . When there is an event , these mobile modules can easily be moved by forklift truck to add temporary greenery elsewhere .
Mobile Green Isles with their rich foliage now make the promenade area even more pleasant and inviting . The existing and muchloved palm trees that previously stood in concrete containers along the promenade were replanted in raised tree tubs from the same range . The palm trees give height to the landscape and accentuate the isles . Mobile Green Isles are an attractive focal point and provide accessible seating and an alternative to the pavement cafés .
The BUGA is internationally renowned and takes place every two years during the summer months . Usually restricted to one city , in 2015 , the show was spread over five sites and two federal states for the first time : the BUGA in the Havel region . At one of the locations in Havelberg , Streetlife installed a long Crossline Bridge that connected the two exhibition areas on either side of the Flethe valley .
The garden show has long finished , but the new landscaping developed in Lindau for residents and visitors remains intact . A prime example of how investing in timeless design and superior quality adds lasting value to the urban landscape .
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