In the gritty area of Limehouse in east London, close to the canal basin, a new urban farm is inserted that also serves as a place of contemplation for those who wish to walk through it. Aeroponic tubes are fed with water that is collected on a large disused railway bridge that spans over the main road to the neighbouring DLR station, thereby linking the local environment directly to the building’s programme. The daylight strategy for the contemplations spaces involves filtering the sun’s rays through raised water tanks, producing a softer and more relaxing environment for the building’s occupants, accentuated by the greenery inside
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