Investigation of art garden ecosystem with scamper technique

This research focuses on the design of a botanical ecosystem in the context of an art garden, aiming to restore the balance between nature and humanity through the SCAMPER technique. The study investigates the design of a sustainable, innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem. Art gardens are evaluated not only as aesthetic and recreational spaces but also as areas for science, culture, and social interaction. In this context, a multi-layered system is proposed, different from the classical park and garden concept. Within this system, the "21B model" has been developed, consisting of modules such as vine, garden, shelter, blackberry, vegetable garden, and herbs, aiming to transform the individual into not only a user but also a producer and a thinker. In the study, the SCAMPER method has been adapted to the design of the art garden, and the transformation process of parks has been modeled through each step. The SCAMPER steps, including "Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to Other Uses, Eliminate, and Rearrange," have been utilized to create a conceptual transformation map and an original design for a sustainable, innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem. Within this transformation approach, the modules forming the 21B system, such as vine, garden, shelter, blackberry, vegetable garden, and herbs, have been restructured to correspond to the SCAMPER steps. For example, replacing concrete surfaces with natural stone and permeable materials, transforming traditional seating elements into informative exhibition modules, and guiding user paths with thematic SCAMPER stations have been implemented. As an application area, the local geographical, ecological, and cultural data of Tunceli have been considered. The study includes an evaluation of local flora (Ispir oak, Ovacik garlic, etc.), production culture, and socio-cultural practices. As a result, this research proposes a holistic art garden model that supports local development, encourages creative thinking, and enhances social interaction, based on the ecological and cultural values unique to Tunceli. In conclusion, the study reveals that the art garden can offer a nature-integrated and sustainable lifestyle model, providing an original framework that could inspire future spatial designs.