We document a number of remote and overlooked places and design interactive experiences to help people rediscover their value. Our goal is to encourage the public and architects to observe and engage together, paying attention to how these places live today, how they have developed, and how they might be renewed in the future.
“Gu,” a traditional Miao ritual from western China, reminds us that when dealing with real issues in the West, we need approaches that are grounded, local, and direct.
Visitors can join in through simple interactions—such as placing flowers, adding prayer notes, or planting seeds—to connect with this “edge land.” As more people participate, these seemingly abstract sites begin to feel alive again, growing into a vibrant and colorful “forest.”