R&Sie(n)

In a previous post, there were some good examples that showcased large scale green wall systems that were integrated in their respective designs. Good examples as they were, the intent of the hydroponic element in my building's central atrium will have a more intimate scale that will facilitate interaction. It will house a variety of species for farming and local production for classes; depending on exposure and location within the system.

To demonstrate the type of intimacy I'm looking for, there is a project in Paris done by a research and design firm called R&Sie(n) which is a think-tank of sorts that explores different aspects of research and development. Their project in Paris is a hydroponics facade system for a private laboratory, but any other information beyond that regarding the specific type of research is proprietary.

An example of how intimate the space could be for students both harvesting, researching and relaxing.

The glass bulbs are all hand blown to help bring light into the inverse side of the facade, which could be relevant for my design since the hydroponics system I intend on implementing is not just a single flat plane, but encompass a cylindrical shape for a greater level of interaction. They are also used for exploring bacterial culture within the system, but any other information other than that isn't really provided by the project description.

Also, I came across the Institut Du Monde Arabe by Jean Nouvel, I'm not sure if you have seen this Arash (probably have by this point), but it made me think of your design. There are a bunch of cool pictures of the system if you click on the link embedded in the nam of the project. Hope it helps!