Individual Work
Location: Nettleham hall, Lincolnshire, UK
In the vision of the future farm, the structure is used as a container for growing crops. Integrating hydroponic systems, LED lighting, rainwater storage, energy diversion, and solar panels in the structure and the roof completes the recycling system of permaculture.
Through this recycling system, the entire building is divided into three main sections to grow crops that can be hydroponically grown: the bottom of the innovative tree-like structure is used to grow leafy green; the tubes connecting the roof to the ruins are used to grow herbs; and crops are hung from the roof to grow fruits.
In the building, traditional agricultural production is vertically integrated. The ground floor is a public market for crop picking and trading. On the first floor, crops are processed and consumed, with waste converted into energy. The roof and basement are used for high-tech storage to support the entire farm's operations.
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I then delved into the concept of "layers."
On the original building's walls, I observed several layers. First, there was the lush greenery that adorned the walls, followed by traces of the siding's colors and textures that I could discern. Beneath all this was the plaster, and within it, the timber structure concealed. Beyond that lay the material on the wall's interior. To better understand this, I experimented with small models, blending plaster and wood and subjecting them to fire, mirroring the original encounter with the wall's composition.
I then tried a number of material tests on 'layers'. In order to explore the effects of mixing different materials, and the effects of displacing different layer positions.
And the sparkle created by the friction between different colours and textures.
I experimented with various materials to mend the wall, and during this process,
I gained insights into the nuances of repair. This arose from addressing untidy edges and irregular gaps between conventional shapes.
Repair
Shape
The Gap
Lincolnshire is renowned for its arable farming, producing 1/8th of the UK's food and processing 70% of its fish.
This region also cultivates significant quantities of barley, wheat, oilseed rape, and sugar beet. Farming has profoundly shaped Lincolnshire, with its naturally fertile land and temperate climate enticing settlers to cultivate crops and establish communities.
Technological advancements revolutionized agriculture, positioning Lincolnshire at the forefront of progress. However, contemporary challenges like COVID-19, Brexit, and erratic weather patterns have created uncertainty in farming, compounded by the dominance of supermarkets, which poses challenges for smaller farmers.
New cultivation techniques break down the limitations of soil and crops,
and hydroponic and aeroponic systems have more advantages and are no longer limited by the constraints of the natural environment.
The traditional hydroponic system utilizes PVC pipes to grow crops,
which I modified into a new tree-like structure that allows for hydroponic crops on the bottom, while the roof is designed as a diversion system for different energy sources.
Integrating hydroponic systems, LED lighting,rainwater storage, energy diversion,
and solar panels in the structureand the roof completes the recycling system of permaculture.
I employ 3D printing to assess structure scale, positioning, and expandability.
In the building, the traditional agricultural production chain is vertically integrated.
The ground floor functions as a public market for crop picking and trading.
On the first floor, crops are processed, consumed, and waste is converted into farm energy. The roof and basement house high-tech facilities and storage, sustaining the entire farm's operations.
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
Layer 5
Surface; Texture; Color
Layes; Material; Structure
Agriculture of Lincoln
CHAPTER 3:Recycle system; permaculture
contibue of layer
