Urban Filter

Studio Critic: Jaymon Diaz
Site: Soulard, St. Louis, MO
Spring 2015

Inspired by the filtering element of the pothos plant during an earlier research phase, this urban greenhouse responds to the highway site by analogously filtering air and view through a controlled facade system that features varying sizes of opening with integrated planting. In response to the rich community fabric – especially the historic Soulard Market nearby – the greenhouse becomes an urban farm initiative that includes a program covering the process from farm (with mini agricultural plots) to table (a cafe in the central courtyard) with a trail that encourages active lifestyle and wellbeing.