Cool…greenhouse by joost

This cool installation only gets better when you find out that it was designed and built in the period from its inception on 23rd December to its opening on the 5th February.  Considering that most of Australia closes down for January, this is most certainly not only a feat of design but  a feat of project management.

Designed by Joost Bakker, a Dutch born designer, he is most famous for his vertical gardens- a trait he must have inherited from his family- a long line of tulip farmers.

Aptly named greenhouse, this installation was about designing a space that brings a connection between people and their source of life and livelihood.

Artichoke magazine put it like this:

The simplicity of the structure is based on a desire to assemble and dismantle, 
should the need arise – with the minimum of financial and energy expenditure. This is central to Bakker’s design philosophy. He wants the Greenhouse to be harmless and it’s eco-impact to be positive.

Taking this very seriously, he shows mind blowing attention to recyclable detail. Each component of the building – from the beer bottles to the use of galvanised steel screws for their ease of recycling – is a testament to years of intricate knowledge, development and the cultivation of the personal micro-networks necessary to support positive impact building.

Artichoke magazine, issue 31, May 2010

The result is a bold statement in the most beautiful of settings.

PS Sydney- I can’t wait to see you in April!