A Fragment of Eden envisions spaces of a symbiotic future in which humans are no longer regarded as separate from the ecosystem of nature. The work engages with questions of urbanisation, biodiversity, and co-existence with other species. For this project, Taffner planted an empty tree pit at the centre of Goseriedeplatz in Hanover and placed a series of grating platforms of varying sizes and heights above it, making the pit accessible without disturbing the vegetation.

The open structure of the gratings allows light and air to pass freely through the layers, supporting plant growth and enabling a shared space for plants, animals, and humans. In this way, the installation creates a stage for interaction and exchange. The different levels not only offer shifting perspectives on the small ecosystem of meadow and tree but also on the square as a whole. Set against the grey, transit-oriented character of the surrounding urban environment, the growing garden acts as a contrasting fragment of Eden – an unexpected pocket of green that invites visitors to pause and linger.