Medtronic Patent Garden

The rectangular pool acting as a kind of a gateway into the garden space, as seen here in winter.

The Project

The project is a courtyard garden within the larger master-plan for the new campus of the Medtronic Corporation in Fridley, Minnesota. Medtronic is a company involved in biomedical research, and this particular design for a 'zen garden' was evolved to celebrate the company's unique achievements in acquiring over 3000 patents.

Detail of the Corten wall, mediating between the hard and soft surfaces of the garden space

As described by the designers:

Individual courtyard spaces throughout the Medtronic campus provide respite from the rigors of biomedical research. The Patent Garden is intended to provide an area of contemplation, celebration and inspiration - as well as commemorate the tireless efforts of the company's many scientists and engineers who have helped the company acquire over 3000 patents.

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