I first heard of Mike Meiré’s Farm Project in an issue of DWELL and was later reminded of it when it was featured on Inabitat earlier this month.
I do a lot of cooking and therefor spend many hours thinking of ways to make my kitchen more efficient and easy to use. So, of course, the thing I love about this space is its exposure. Nothing is put away, in the typical sense, but out in the open. In it's installation form, it resides in the middle of a barn, with livestock on hand, wandering freely through the space (mainly sheep, ducks, and chickens). While this is somewhat grim, since they are about to be eaten or not, it's an interesting way to create a holistic view of food. There are also containers built into the counter for growing herbs, and an abundance or racks for storing fresh veggies.
Aesthetically, I am drawn to things which use a bricolage of object/images/etc. that to me, create a homey and comfortable environment. Meiré’s attempt isn't only cozy looking, it is beautiful and sleek. ULTIMATE KITCHEN!
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