Agriculture facility for inner-city voids

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": Situation: a mixed program featuring urban agriculture.

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    Holcim Awards "Next Generation" 3rd prize 2008 Latin America: Vanderley John (left) handing the prize to Thiago Pilegi.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": 2nd floor with site situation in the background.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": Elevation showing program diversity.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": Physical model on site.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": Situation plan on urban scale.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": Water re-use.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": Aerial view.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": Structural system.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Agriculture facility for inner-city voids, Campinas, Brazil": Hydroponic production tables.

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    Thiago Cintra Pilegi, winner of the Holcim Awards "Next Generation" 3rd prize 2008 Latin America.

  • Next generation Next Generation 3rd prize 2008–2009 Latin America

The concept behind this entry turns abandoned urban areas over to agricultural use. Production can even be taken into the interior of buildings using different techniques (e.g. hydroponics). The city-based program offers research opportunities into new plantation methods, leisure areas and street markets – a novel approach to lifecycle thinking.

By Thiago Cintra Pilegi

Ideas: Economic & Social Empowerment

The concept behind Agriculture facility for inner-city voids turns abandoned urban areas over to agricultural use. Production can even be taken into the interior of buildings using different techniques (e.g. hydroponics).

The city-based program offers research opportunities into new plantation methods, leisure areas and street markets – a novel approach to lifecycle thinking.

Agriculture facility for inner-city voids

Project authors

  • Thiago Cintra Pilegi

Project updates

July 10, 2013 | Regional Jury Report – Latin America | Mexico City, Mexico

“Life cycle thinking and the revitalization of abandoned urban areas” – Holcim Awards Jury

This project is located in the city of Campinas, Brazil, but it is transferable to any other place. Its core strategy consists of the occupation of urban voids and inactive real estate properties by agriculture. It dialogues with the city at several layers and scales.

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October 23, 2008 | winners for Latin America announced | Mexico City, Mexico

Holcim Awards honor sustainable construction in Latin America

The winning projects of the second Holcim Awards competition for Sustainable Construction in Latin America were announced at a ceremony in Mexico City. Total prize money of USD 270,000 was presented to twelve projects from across the region that deliver innovative solutions to social housing, energy efficiency, and the revitalization of communities and water resources.

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February 29, 2008 | Project Entry & Details | Campinas, Brazil

Project Entry 2008 for Latin America

The concept behind Agriculture facility for inner-city voids turns abandoned urban areas over to agricultural use. Production can even be taken into the interior of buildings using different techniques (e.g. hydroponics). The city-based program offers research opportunities into new plantation methods, leisure areas and street markets – a novel approach to lifecycle thinking.

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pin Campinas, Brazil

Campinas, Brazil