Vicus Selvaticus
Vicus Selvaticus is a visionary proposal for Turku: not just a new neighbourhood, but a living ecosystem where humans and nature coexist, regenerate, and evolve together. Rooted in the Finnish concept of luonto, it celebrates a deep cultural bond with water, forests, and shared landscapes. The project repairs past urban fractures, supports local economies, and creates inclusive public spaces. Inspired by regenerative design, it fosters biodiversity, ecological corridors, and climate resilience. Like a new Aurajoki, Vicus flows into the city, nurturing collective memory and a multispecies community where care, coexistence, and transformation shape a fertile future.