For those readers who enjoyed nerding out on last week's Found Functions post, here's another fascinating find where nature meets science.
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is unlike any other garden we have seen before. The focus here is not on rare species of colorful flowers, but on creating permanent monuments to the patterns of mathematics within nature itself. Metal sculptures and green landscaping in different areas on the grounds are intended to provoke deep thought about scientific concepts like the fibonacci series, fractals, DNA, and the human senses. The 30-acre private property in Dumfries, Scotland is owned by Charles Jencks and only allows access to the public on one shining day per year.
We are impressed not only by the conceptual breadth of such an undertaking, but also by the two-tone look of green and steel outdoors. Gardens don't necessarily have to be full of delicate roses or robust vegetables to produce a worthy crop.
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Lovely, looks like a great spot to film a movie.
Wow amazing! Thanks!
totally mindblowing. I wonder how some of that stuff gets mowed? Mountain goats, maybe?
I could wander around here for days...thanks AT!
I think I'm having an acid flashback.
Spectacular I want to visit there. Thanks
i want to go to there
stunning
there's a particularly memorable sculpture landscape in Mountainville, NY: Storm King
many soaring installations, a fantastic serpentine stone wall that incorporates a pond, etc
Brilliant! Perfect blending of the arts of garden and science.
Ah - a lovely blend of art and science. Cosmic indeed!
AMAZING!
WOW!
It looks like the landscape from the tellitubies. lol. but i love those stairs and the rest of it.
It reminds me of challah bread. Does anyone else see that?
I'd love to win the golden ticket and visit that day.
I notice that you didn't credit the photographer whom the article you're linking to claims was gracious enough to allow them to repost their photos. Out of curiosity, did you also ask for that courtesy, or are they reposted here without the copyright holders permission?
This looks like a set from a Tim Burton movie. Completely amazing!
Reminds me of a meld of Storm King and Opus 40 in Upstate NY and the gardens of the Getty Center in LA.
Lovely!
OooOoo Love this!
Where's Alice?
wow
kleinhah, that is exactly what I was thinking!!
Yep, I see the challah. I see the Tim Burton set too. This place is incredible--I'd love to go.
This is awesome indeed. Oh to have money...
It reminds me a little of the Site of Reversible Destiny, a really strange art installation park I visited with my host family in Japan when I was 14... the pictures on the site don't do it justice. I really need to go back.
http://www.yoro-park.com/e/rev/
Drop dead gorgeous!
I've been there, I live in the area. I'ts such a beautiful garden and a beautiful reason why he opens the garden up to the public.