Funded by The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, via the Global Botanic Garden Fund

Project Completed: 2024

Institution: Jardín Botánico “Lucien Hauman”

Sensory Garden at Lucien Hauman Botanical Garden

Introduction

Lucien Hauman Botanical Garden wanted to design a sensory-rich space using diverse plants, textured paths, and sound elements to encourage relaxation, exploration, and learning.

Project Goals 

The goal was to create a multi-sensory environment engaging touch, sight, smell, hearing, and taste. It would also be a space for unwinding, discovering nature, and interactive learning. In addition to this, the project was to support local biodiversity and promote interaction with wildlife.

Key Achievements

Texturized paths were installed using pine wood chips, volcanic rock, and grass and visually diverse plants with varied colours, shapes, and structures were planted in the garden. A mix of plant species were chosen to attract various fauna.

Seating areas were erected and informational signs in multiple languages and Braille, with scientific labels and QR codes were installed.

The sensory garden project has had a meaningful impact on people, places, and local biodiversity. By engaging all five senses, the garden offers visitors a unique, immersive experience that fosters a deeper connection with nature while promoting relaxation, well-being, and inclusive learning through accessible signage and educational features.