CITYFARM
Austin´s Urban Farming Experience
VIEW FROM LADY BIRD LAKE POPULATION: Austin, TX doubles its population every 20 years.
HISTORY: For every acre of land cultivated in a high-rise urban farm, 10 to 20 acres of current cropland could go wild.
IMPORT: By 2050 Austin would inhabit nearly 3.3 million people. To feed a city that size, one would need to import 2,2 tons (as shown above) of food every day.
EMISSION: Food related part of total CO2 emissions in the U.S. per person a year.
OBESITY: One out of three U.S. citizens shows signs of obesity.
HEALTH: Numbers of years you can live longer with the help of a healthy diet.
INCOME: 30% of the average Americans income is spent on food.
ORGANIC PRODUCTION/ GARDEN ART THEATER MUSIC & SOUND LIBRARY MUSEUM EDUCATION HEALTH SOCIAL POLITICAL LEISURE & SPORT LIVING MARKET
HOTSPOT MAP 1,5km radius | 20 min. walk
The map shows how our proposed program articulates and compliments two urban situations: downtown - work/culture and south of the river - housing/leisure
MAIN ENTRANCE VIEW
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1. MAIN ENTRANCE 2. DEMONSTRATION GARDENS 3. REACTIVATED PAVILION 4. EXTENDED DECK 5. ROOFTOP TERRACE 6. BACK TO NATURE INSTALLATION 7. HIKE & BIKE TRAIL 8. RAISED PEDESTRIAN BOULEVARD 9. AUSTIN’S PUBLIC GARDENS 10. KAYAK ACCESS
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SITE PLAN
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AQUAPONICS DIAGRAM
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LIVING LIBRARY
Seasonal species on display. Seedlings available to take home to begin/expand one’s garden
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VERTICAL CIRCULATION
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LAB + TEACHING KITCHEN
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EXHIBITION
Flexible space for rotating interactive exhibitions and displays
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STORAGE
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BATHROOMS
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LIVING ROOM
Public gathering space to exchange ideas and knowledge, obtain the latest print literature such as Austin growing guides
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VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM
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DECK / ROOF TERRACE
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RECEPTION
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AQUAPONIC TANKS
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PUMP / FILTER
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAM
VIEW TO THE AUDITORIUM
VIEW FROM EXHIBITION SPACE
VIEW FROM ENTRANCE