STOCKPORT, UNITED KINGDOM
MIXED-USE
TYPOLOGY

CULTIVATE
Live. Grow. Eat. is a residential design concept rooted in the philosophy of a hyper-local, closed-loop ecosystem. Designed specifically for a couple, the project reimagines the home not merely as a shelter, but as an active, living organism. At its core is a fully integrated vertical hydroponic system that blurs the line between architecture and agriculture.
Moving away from the linear "consume-and-waste" model, the space establishes a continuous cyclical life cycle: Live, Grow, Cook, and Eat. The living spaces wrap around automated vertical farms, where plants double as ambient light sources, natural air purifiers, and a daily food source. By harvesting directly from the living walls into the kitchen, the project reduces food miles to zero, creates a visually stunning interior landscape, and fosters a deep, ritualistic connection between the residents and their daily sustenance.
SITE
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STOCKPORT, UNITED KINGDOM
MIXED-USE
TYPOLOGY

CULTIVATE
Live. Grow. Eat. is a residential design concept rooted in the philosophy of a hyper-local, closed-loop ecosystem. Designed specifically for a couple, the project reimagines the home not merely as a shelter, but as an active, living organism. At its core is a fully integrated vertical hydroponic system that blurs the line between architecture and agriculture.
Moving away from the linear "consume-and-waste" model, the space establishes a continuous cyclical life cycle: Live, Grow, Cook, and Eat. The living spaces wrap around automated vertical farms, where plants double as ambient light sources, natural air purifiers, and a daily food source. By harvesting directly from the living walls into the kitchen, the project reduces food miles to zero, creates a visually stunning interior landscape, and fosters a deep, ritualistic connection between the residents and their daily sustenance.
SITE
archivesbyk