Yan Yan Gurt West Farm

First there is a hole in the landscape, a dry, desolate space, isolated from the wildlife around it. 

Then, a fluid, interconnected structure arises next to the dam, curving around the west side whilst its arms stretch out across the landscape. The building is solid, its winding expanse creating a fluid connection between its curving structure, and the surrounding vegetation. 

A curved roof funnels water towards the dam, as well as into the building where it can be used for the growth of mushrooms.Many shaded and protected spaces are created as a result of the building's long curved walls, further providing the perfect environment for fungi. 

Ultimately it is the cultivation of these mushroom species, alongside the building’s serpentine structure that links the land together. Water is held in the landscape, allowing for the growth and cultivation of vegetation, and in turn a vast network of mycelia and architecture allows the environment to adapt to its everchanging weather and climate conditions. 

Whilst miniature ecosystems are created, the structure also provides space for education. Lectures, tours and research studies are all allowed to blossom within the heart of the structure, whilst mushroom species both edible and beneficial to the surrounding landscape, thrive within.