Many Belgian nominations for 'The Archdaily 2023 Building of the Year Awards'. One Belgian project made it to the finals : 'Agrotopia Research Center for Urban Food Production’ by META architectuurbureau (BE) and van Bergen Kolpa architects (NL)
Rooftop greenhouse Agrotopia by META architectuurbureau and van Bergen Kolpa Architects is an example for future food production in the city, intensive use of space, circular energy and water use, and making greenhouse horticulture more sustainable. Agrotopia is built on the roof of the vegetable and fruit auction REO on the ring road of Roeselare; With its faceted glass facades, monumental entrance staircase, and stacking of functions, Agrotopia gives a striking architectural appearance to horticulture on the roofs of the city.
The project is also part of the recently published Flanders Architectural Review N°15. Alliances with the Real.