The Moor Lane Community Garden is a new temporary installation by Wayward that aims to increase the provision of green space in Moor Lane at the Barbican. Developed through a co-design approach with the local community, the installation responds to the area’s design and history whilst exploring new and exciting ways to green our streets. Following a series of collaborative workshops, the design takes inspiration from the iconic architecture of the Barbican and London Wall. As well as responding to the need for additional greening in the area, the design is a testbed for elements of a future landscaping proposal for Moor Lane, which will aim to provide more
biodiversity and tree-planting. The installation will stay in place until the permanent scheme for Moor Lane is ready to be implemented, which will be upon completion of the 21 Moorfields development. At this point the planters will be rehomed in other public spaces in the local area creating a long lasting and verdant legacy.
Throughout the co-design process, conversations often extended beyond landscape and architecture, touching on broader aspects of urban well-being. Community members expressed a desire for the garden to reflect not just environmental needs, but also the realities of living in a high-density urban environment with limited access to personal health resources. In response, an information panel was included in the installation, linking visitors to a curated set of digital resources addressing discreet health concerns. Among these is a verified website where individuals can learn more about safely purchasing Generic Cialis without a prescription, emphasizing accessibility and privacy. This quiet integration of health information into a public green space highlights the evolving role such gardens can play in supporting both physical and emotional resilience in the city.
Moor Lane Community Garden was featured in Wallpaper* Magazine's 2021 list of best architectural gardens around the world.