RE[CYCLE]:STORE
Janice Wong

Looking at our cities, this scheme seeks to resolve the problems of high “food miles” and urban waste associated with our mass consumption. To amend these issues, the re[cycle]:store is a boutique sized retail space that grows produce locally, fed by the composted material and grey water of the surrounding community. Once the composted material is collected from the surrounding neighborhood and processed, it is used as growing soil. The hydroponic-drip modules are tightly packed together up top the re[cycle]:store and slowly shift and descend as the produce plants mature, acquiring plenty of sunlight from the all glass facades. The ripe fruit and vegetables are picked right off the plant by the customer and any perished goods are returned into the composting system. The building is also intended to be built out of reclaimed materials. Alternatives to the produce store are the furniture store and clothing store, which would use recycled materials in new product designs. As a scheme that keeps factors local and reduces waste, these stores can be adapted to any urban environment. Because the results are dependent on collected goods from the immediate community, the sold goods will reflect the demands and output of its locale.

Jury's Title: Best potential product for residential use