initiated by brussels environment in 2006, parckdesign is a unique biennial event enhancing social and environmental awareness and citizen participation to create new green spaces in the city.

jardin essentiel (essential garden) is the title of the 2016 edition, which will open on july 14th, 2016 at duden park. located in the municipality of forest in brussels, this 19th century monumental park will play as the epicentre for a wide range of activities involving residents and neighbours, social and cultural associations.

the jardin essentiel is a garden of medicinal and aromatic plants, conceived by the brussels based dutch artist rudy luijters, and planted in the months preceding the opening of parckdesign2016 at duden park.