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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Master plan: program works as an “ecological cluster” for community-wide mutual benefit.

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    Holcim Awards 2008 Europe “Next Generation” 1st prize winner Semini Pabodha Samarasinghe accepts her trophy and certificate at the Awards ceremony in Madrid.

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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Section through the “lavender teahouse”: tide and sun harnessed to manufacture tea and generate a tranquil space - like the lavender.

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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Concept: transformation.

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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Continuation of master plan 2.

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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Continuation of master plan 1.

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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Plans: master plan 3.

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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Plans: master plan 4.

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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Isometric view: top portion.

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    Project entry 2008 Europe - "Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, United Kingdom": Isometric view: bottom portion.

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    Holcim Awards "Next Generation" 1st prize 2008 Europe: Semini Pabodha Samarasinghe

  • Next generation Next Generation 1st prize 2008–2009 Europe

For a ferry terminal in the south of England, a brief for a restaurant has been transformed into a teahouse – but one which is designed with an entire system in mind. The Production and ecological cluster envisages the growing and harvesting of flowers, their drying into herbal teas, and their collection by customers to make their own infusions – all at a ferry terminal.

By Semini Pabodha Samarasinghe

Ideas: Ecosystem Restoration

For a ferry terminal in the south of England, a brief for a restaurant has been transformed into a teahouse – but one which is designed with an entire system in mind.

The Production and ecological cluster envisages the growing and harvesting of flowers, their drying into herbal teas, and their collection by customers to make their own infusions – all at a ferry terminal.

Production and ecological cluster

Project authors

  • Semini Pabodha Samarasinghe

Project updates

September 26, 2008 | Winners for Europe announced | Madrid, Spain

Showcasing sustainable buildings across Europe

Winners of the second European Holcim Awards competition for projects and visions in sustainable construction were announced at a ceremony in Madrid. Total prize money of USD 270,000 was presented to ten projects that demonstrate the latest in eco-friendly and sustainable approaches from the building and construction industry.

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June 26, 2008 | Regional Jury Report – Europe | Zurich, Switzerland

Regional Jury Report for Production and ecological cluster, New Haven, UK

Starting from a rather standard brief to design a restaurant at a ferry terminal, the project has been evolved by the author towards a comprehensive socio-ecological development program for a small but important area. The jury was delighted by the sensitivity with which the author has broadened the scope and sought to benefit from locally-grown flowers as a raw material for an ingenious tea manufacturing process handled by the local population. The end product will finally be sold in the restaurant which has become a tea house.

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February 29, 2008 | Project Entry & Details | New Haven, United Kingdom

Project Entry 2008 for Europe

For a ferry terminal in the south of England, a brief for a restaurant has been transformed into a teahouse – but one which is designed with an entire system in mind. The Production and ecological cluster envisages the growing and harvesting of flowers, their drying into herbal teas, and their collection by customers to make their own infusions – all at a ferry terminal.

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New Haven, United Kingdom