Could this be a glimpse of what could be in our city's future? We're looking forward to visiting PF1 (Public Farm 1 is the official name for the installation), and seeing how the project works when it's in an actual space with actual people and yielding actual vegetables. In other areas of the world vertical or step farming happens in the countrysides where terrain or flat space constraints (mountains) have necessitated this way of growing. These projects begin to show us how we can farm within the landscape constraints of major cities. More and more, people are talking about the need to better utilize our natural resources. These designs attempt to do that as well as bring city people closer to food sources.

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WORKac is the architectural firm responsible for the design, inspired by urban vertical gardening concepts. Public Farm 1’s intent is to educate thousands of visitors on sustainable urban farming through the unique medium of contemporary architecture.






The unveiling of Public Farm 1 by WORKac, the winner of MOMA/PS1's annual architectural design competition, took place in June 2008 in PS1's courtyard.

You can view the evolution of construction and planting of the actual Public Farm 1 on the PublicFarm1 website.




And just a few links...

Christien Meindertsma's Urchin Pouf



Canadian Photojournalism...

Jonetsu Photography

Davina + Daniel

I love Bonbon Oiseau, makers of jewelry and hair adornments!!! Here are a couple of their pieces...





When Christien Meindertsma spent three years researching all the products made from a single pig from a farm in the Netherlands, this Rotterdam designer found 185 products contributed to by the animal. She has published her findings in a book titled Pig 05049. To read the entire article click here.



I stumbled across a great blog by Saipua, who make soap and flowers. Soap for washing. Flowers for occasions. Well they make really beautiful flowers and beautiful soap, especially the packaging. Here's a peek at some of their amazing products...





Some great links taken from the Saipua blog...

17 beats - a blog of haikus
Flowers by Bornay - romantic floral artistry
Jezebel - love the stationary!!!
La Martiné - beautiful wedding flowers, beautiful flowers to wear
small stump + studio choo - photo diary of floral and art projects
Tacklebox - architecture + furniture + design