The work of the greenhouse focuses on implementing simple and effective cultivation methods that anyone, anywhere, can easily replicate. Our emphasis is on DIY practices, recycling materials and nutrients, and avoiding chemicals and toxic pesticides to produce healthy food.
Nature serves as inspiration; in the heart of the city, various healthy crops are grown. Through this initiative, we invite people to learn, explore, and be motivated to grow their own food.
What does your company do for sustainability?
The project’s activities touch on all aspects of sustainability: energy conservation, water conservation, space efficiency, and circularity as the core of the design. We use local materials, including for the production of plant nutrients. Every action is taken with these factors in mind.
How does the Ceuvel strengthen your business?
Since the polluted soil is a challenge, different techniques are implemented on-site to counteract this issue. These techniques complement the greenhouse’s approach.
How does your business strengthen the Ceuvel?
The greenhouse is the physical representation of circularity. It provides a solution for growing food in these conditions and creates the feeling of an oasis in the middle of the city.
How do you see the future of the Ceuvel?
I envision the Ceuvel becoming an integral part of the city’s future planning. As Noord expands and grows, I see the Ceuvel as a future oasis within the urban landscape, a reminder of how things once were—a place for people to come together and learn.