The world is becoming increasingly unstable. Wars, diseases, natural disasters, nuclear pollution and climate change have led to a growing number of people being displaced. Today when discussing social issues, the term "refugees" is mentioned more frequently.

Dover, as one of the UK's largest international ports, is facing an escalating refugee crisis. In 2023, the British Government's refugee policies are becoming stricter, leaving these refugees stranded and seeking humanitarian aid. This has sparked protests and demonstrations among the people of Dover.

This project is based on the protective concept of an "asylum garden" and aims to raise awareness about refugees’ conditions through landscape design. The site is an abandoned fortress, Fort Burgoyne, located next to Dover Castle, which is in need of restoration. Strategies including soil remediation, flooding prevention and restoration of endangered species' habitats are envisaged to transform the former fortress into a wildlife sanctuary. At the same time, the asylum gardens provide a space for refugees to feel welcome, in a sensorial environment echoing their home countries while valorising the site's historical identity.