Cara Thom
Hidden Gardens of Dubar
Render of entrance through existing Dunbar Gardens
Dunbar’s Hidden Garden is a place where mental and physical health have equal importance and the importance of nature is highlighted
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Located within Dunbar Gardens, Edinburgh, the building contains private and group consultation areas, sporting facilities and a public café for all to use. The centre takes advantage of the existing Dunbar Gardens, providing a close connection with nature, proven to have a positive impact on health and well-being.
The hidden garden is placed in the centre of the building, accessible to all users through the internal street and fully incorporated into the consultation area. By blending the boundary between inside and out, this area can be adapted to fit the changing needs of the users and bring the natural into the constructed