Agrimesh-Fatmagül Baş
A Place for Agricultural Experience and Innovation
This project seeks to revive the nearly forgotten culture of agricultural production within urban life and reconnect city dwellers with the wisdom of the land. Titled “The Memory of Soil,” the center functions as both a production and learning space, integrating traditional agricultural knowledge with contemporary research and innovation. It includes facilities such as heirloom seed markets, educational greenhouses, agricultural R&D laboratories, and open vegetable gardens.
Rather than focusing solely on production, the project emphasizes experience, education, and community awareness. Located within the city, the site offers visitors and users the chance to directly engage with the soil, participate in planting and harvesting processes, and observe the continuity of traditional agricultural practices. Through workshops and educational programs, individuals of all ages contribute to a sustainable agricultural future.
The architectural approach is shaped by principles of openness, permeability, and integration with nature. Courtyards, level differences, and semi-open production spaces allow for direct interaction with the environment. Natural textures and recycled materials are used throughout the design to reflect the project’s ecological and ethical values. The spatial layout supports a self-sufficient, community-based production model that respects nature and local knowledge.
This center is not merely an agricultural facility; it is a memory space where the ancestral wisdom of the soil meets the agricultural methods of the future. It offers a new kind of urban agriculture that is experiential, educational, and deeply rooted in cultural sustainability.
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