THE STEAKS ARE HIGH
CATEGORY
Regenerative Agriculture - Research
LOCATION
Dense population zones around the globe
STATUS
Concept
How can architecture reshape the production of livestock protein through an intensive, vertically organised farming system? The proposal combines stacked grazing platforms with hydroponic fodder production to dramatically reduce land requirements while maintaining productivity comparable to conventional pastoral systems.

By concentrating the full lifecycle of livestock production within a compact architectural form, the project challenges the spatial inefficiencies and environmental impacts of feedlot farming models. In doing so, it positions architecture as an active framework for rethinking how protein is produced in a resource constrained future.
How far will we industrialise life in order to feed a growing population?
Through spatial organisation and integrated production cycles, the project investigates how agricultural infrastructure could operate with greater efficiency, environmental responsibility, and public transparency. By bringing livestock production into a visible and spatially condensed form, the proposal also prompts a broader conversation about the relationship between cities, landscapes, and the origins of the food we consume.