Visualizing the world's most northerly Islamic garden for the Aga Khan Foundation.

GROUNDBREAKING VIDEO

morean GmbH was commissioned to create this animation for the announcement ceremony for the Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton, Canada, which took place in April 2017. The film places special emphasis on conveying the peace and harmony of this unique park as a site of intercultural exchange. We situated the garden’s cultural elements in a balanced relationship to nature, highlighting the park’s fusion of the inherent features of the nature of North America and a modern interpretation of Islamic architecture.

The garden opened its gates at the University of Alberta in 2008. It is financed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, which focuses on the physical, social, cultural and economic revitalization of communities and cultural exchange. The new park is designed to renew and deepen the connection between cultures and communities.

FIG. 01 WATER PLAY
FIG. 02 WINTER SCENE

“Our collaboration with Morean was very rewarding. They took the time and care to really dive deep and understand the aesthetic and intellectual underpinnings of the project. Then they explored methodologies that not only created beautiful imagery, but emphasized those important aspects. Their ability to render the experience within both wild and constructed landscapes was a particular joy.  Morean’s working methodology was inclusive and iterative, and we felt a true partnership. The end result was one that is elegant and informative and has been extremely useful in building excitement for this important place.”

Breck Gastinger

Senior Associate, Nelson Byrd Woltz

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Green railings and plants on a building viewed from below. Blue sky and sun.
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