the urban change project
By Greenhouse Team On March 9, 2011
the urban change project @theurbanchange asks “Are Eco Designers the New Rock Stars?”
They say answer is “yes!”
Check why they think this is……..
Perhaps it’s my age but I’m finding this new breed of young ecologically minded designers damn hot.
Just being in Greenhouse made me want to jump on the spot screaming. It’s brilliance is infectious, I’m not the only person who feels this way.For the last few weeks, the Greenhouse has been operating as a fully sustainable cafe and bar in its prime position opposite the Opera House. This beautiful structure made from three shipping containers is the brains of Dutch born Melburnian, architect and creative genius Joost Bakker.
He designed the first Greenhouse back in 2008 as an exhibition and event space for Federation Square in Melbourne and a subsequent permanent construction is currently operating in Perth with over 800 visits a day.With executive chef Matt Stone on board, (Gourmet Traveller Best New Talent 2010, 2010 Perth Restaurant of the Year for Greenhouse Perth), the concept behind the Greenhouse is simple. Create a space from wholly recycled or recyclable materials, serve seasonal organic whole foods that are either grown on site or sourced locally and operate sustainably, producing zero waste.
Welcome to the über cafe of the future.
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