No Grid - Shipyard

This project explores an architectural intervention within the cargo hold of a ship, transforming it into an accessible community garden for local residents. The design reimagines an industrial and enclosed space as a green, social environment that encourages urban agriculture and neighbourhood interaction.

Within the cargo hold, a compact tiny home is designed for the gardener or concierge, who maintains and oversees the garden. A key feature of the project is the lifting mechanism of the tiny home, which operates through a system of tensegrity forces and gears. By elevating the dwelling, the design creates physical access to the garden below, while also introducing a dynamic spatial experience within the cargo hold.

The garden itself includes a movable planting system that allows the vegetable beds to be repositioned according to sunlight exposure and water requirements. This adaptability supports sustainable food production while emphasizing flexibility and user interaction.

By combining mechanical movement, adaptive growing systems, and community-focused programming, the project investigates how unconventional spaces can be transformed into productive and socially engaging environments.