
Plan Bee
Plan Bee is a city branding proposal aiming to advocate biodiversity in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This area used to fill with flora and fauna. As time goes by, only the sorrow of its history remains. To patch up the wounds with greenery and colour the faded garden city, we reintroduce traditional Bosnian industry, beekeeping, back to the metropolitan. The easy assembly modular design not only creates additional space for city gardening but also provides pollinators with shelter and haven. Bees play a fundamental role in the ecological system. Cultivating beehives in an urban context will help cities develop economically and have a positive impact on engaging the local community.
| Role | Bee Study Research
Concept development
Storyboard
Visualisation
| Year | Jun 2019
| Location | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Client | United Nations Environment Programme



Sarajevo
The city lies in a valley that once formed a vast expanse of greenery, yet urban expansion and wars have wiped out the scene since the 1940s


Grey honey bee
Apis Mellifera Carnica is a common bee species native to Eastern Europe, such as Bosnia. These bees are known for being gentle, making them perfect for beekeeping

Modular design
The 45 cubic centimetre block unit consists of twelve stainless steel iron bars and six tempered glass sheets
Application for various scenarios



Visualisation

Annual garden plan
Different seasonal plants are introduced to an annual garden according to Sarajevo's climate.
Illustrated storyboard
We expect the intervention would colour the faded city and bring flora and fauna back.

| Credit |
Design Strategy: Jennifer Yang
Idea Coordination: Chris Liu and Jennifer Yang
Graphic Design: Chris Liu
Spatial Design: Jing Li and Ciel Zeng
Visualisation: Jing Li and Ciel Zeng
Botany Research: Jing Li
Concept Development: Jing Li, Chris Liu, Jennifer Yang and Ciel Zeng