jean tzeng




in forms >
  1. montessori transitional space
  2. porous permeable public school
  3. reimagining spirituality and community
  4. elevated gardens for engaged communities
  5. expanded corridor for affordable co-living
  6. divider shelf for accent sisters

in words >
  1. on objects, the body and my interest in design
  2. on unlearning aesthetics for children
  3. on participation and direct democracy
  4. on sustainable agriculture
  5. on psychiatric diagnosis and identity







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Elevated Gardens for Engaged Communities


Starting with observations of the tension between public access and garden security, this project reimagines the traditionally fenced community garden as a multi-level public amenity that spans across a street. To bridge the divide between protection and accessibility, the design proposes a vertical farming facility that maintains security while maximizing public engagement through three key programs: an elevated greenhouse with viewing platforms, a farm-to-table kitchen with educational spaces, and a ground-level market square. Each of these elements creates opportunities for public interaction with urban agriculture without compromising the garden’s security needs, transforming the typical ground-bound, fenced garden into a three-dimensional civic space.