Architecture for Food

Architecture for Food

Food and the city are inextricably linked. Since the creation of cities they have been formed by food production, processing and logistics, trade and of course food consumption. And certainly today, now that more than half of the world population lives in cities, the interconnectedness of cities with their food supply is more relevant than ever.

‘Architecture for Food’ discovers the current and future world of food and cities. In and on buildings, in the urban courts and parks and in the city edges around the city. Space for food production and consumption, for food and recreation, for exposition or for research; Architecture for Food.

Van Bergen Kolpa Architects is specialized in Architecture for the Horticultural and Agrologistics sector. With more than 20 years of experience we make efficient designs with proven technology for Research (Rooftop) Greenhouses, Vertical Farms, Experience centers and Company Headquarters. Offering an innovative approach from design to realisation the office works with clients around the world who aspire to create durable, circular buildings and cities for urban food production.

About Jago van Bergen

Jago van Bergen is an Architect who focuses on Architecture for Food and for Living. He founded the office van Bergen Kolpa Architects in 2000 together with Evert Kolpa. Van Bergen teaches and sets up research projects - on Architecture for Food- together with leading horticultural companies and the academic world among them the Design Academy Eindhoven, the Berlage Institute, the AMS institute, the Universities of Delft, Wageningen and Eindhoven and Universities worldwide.