Protopia Studio
Regenerative Design
Challenge:
The new residential area on the Marineterrein required innovative ideas for sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative neighborhood amenities. How can food production be integrated into the city while simultaneously contributing to biodiversity, social cohesion, and circularity?
Our role:
Protopia Studio developed a preliminary design for a cooperative food system in the neighborhood. The plan combines permaculture principles, collective management, and educational features. We designed a pavilion as a central meeting place, linked to a market garden, food forest, local compost collection, and water retention.
Impact / result:
The design demonstrates how local area cooperatives can function as new commons: residents jointly manage regenerative facilities and benefit from local food, education, and a strong social fabric. The approach strengthens biodiversity, restores soil, increases climate resilience, and fosters ownership and community connection. The model is scalable and can be applied across multiple districts.