Turn the grain, shove it out the window

The Providence Fruit and Produce Warehouse building had very odd proportions: 900+ft long, 90ft deep and three stories, 2 above grade and one below. A bay structure approx 15' wide in the long axis and 20' in the short is extended along the entire length of the building. The proposal put forth focuses on the 15' wide bay by the 60' deep (depth of building). Developing the single bay allows a modular system to gang bays together to create lager or smaller production areas to invite different scales of production within the larger building. While the north facade is preserved and used as a public entrance the south facade is stripped down to the essential structure and glazed. The 2nd floor plate and roof are punched through as well to allow for more light into the building. Growing trays are packed into the interior space on the 1st and 2nd floors. These trays are built on a sliding system which allows for access to the beds. In summer the south facade is opened and the trays on the 1st floor are pushed though the facade to access maximum light. The grade on the south facade is brought down to cellar level and outdoor grow beds are accessed from that level. A rain collection and aquaponics / hydroponics system are housed in the cellar level as well as planing and work space. The north edge of the 1st and 2nd floor are earmarked for public needs, i.e. selling of produce, education, kitchens, etc.