Perth City Farm Growing Gardens Project
Design Competition
Further information
Since its inception in 1992 PCF has benefited from the support of numerous volunteers,
committed staff and committee members. In 2001, PCF received the State 3Rs
Community Award from the Department for Environmental Protection for its Innovative
School Talks and Recycling Program.
City of Perth has granted Perth City Farm $10,000 to build the ‘Growing Gardens Project’.
The project will showcase Perth's first organically supplied green wall, as well as a cutting
edge aeroponic system which requires 90% less water than a traditional aquaponic
system. All controls, pumps and sensors for the aeroponic system and the green wall will
be donated by Mania Botania, a division of Hose Mania partnering with PCF on this aspect
of the project. The automated aspect of these gardens also makes them easy to operate.
Growing Gardens possess a strong education and awareness raising component. Through
its steady flow of public traffic and strong community partnerships. PCF aim to educate
the public by providing informative displays, resources, and workshops. Growing Gardens
are a much needed learning tool to promote sustainable living, organic gardening, and
environmental practices, benefitting the city of Perth in numerous ways.
Design Considerations
Green wall:
The design ideas are free to consider the size and shape of the green wall with
considerations to the site requirements and size and practicalities.
The green wall should be seen as
 An educational piece as well as a food harvesting area.
 As an entry statement, to face the existing cafe.
Fish Pond:
Provision should be made for a large fish pond to accommodate the aeroponic system.
It is not necessary to design this feature in any detail.
Seating and landscaping:
Provide seating options and landscaping ideas for visitors. These areas will complement
the existing cafe seating.
Education displays:
A series of fixed displays that will inform visitors of the project.
A workshop:
A space to keeping tools, potting plants and maintenance equipment for the green wall.
Contacts:
Competition organiser: Mr.Yasas Botenne :- yasasbotenne@hotmail.com M:0422544889
Perth City Farm: Mr Michael Forte :- michael.forte@perthcityfarm.org.au M:0449 980 475
Perth City Farm: Ms.Julie Broad :- julie.broad@perthcityfarm.org.au
Website: www.perthcityfarm.org.au
Location: 1 City Farm Place, East Perth, Western Australia 6004
Type: Open, Two Stage competition.
Submission Deadline: 4th March 2013
Information Evenings:
Location : 1 City Farm Place, East Perth, Western Australia 6004
Friday 25th January 2013 at 5.30pm
These sessions will provide an opportunity to meet Perth City Farm Managers and
completion organisers to ask any question about the project.
Entry Fee: AUD $25 to be paid direct to Perth City Farm via the web site or cheques
made payable to Perth City Farm.
Submission Requirements: Two (2) A2 Panels. Drawings can be in any medium. The
drawings are to be posted or delivered to PCF by the submission deadline. Please keep a
copy of your submission as PCF does not have the resources to return them to the
entrants. The participants contact details are to be clearly marked on the BACK of each
drawing; this is to inform you of the decision of the judges.
Awards: Three selected entries will go to the 2nd stage to work with Perth City Farm to
assess the feasibility of the designs. There will also be a number of selected
commendations.
Jury: Perth City Farm Managers, Representative from City of Perth, Founder of Suburban
Farmer, Great Gardens personality, slow food movement chef, CEO of Men of the Trees,
University of Western Australia Architecture School.
Note:
 This is an ideas competition only and there is no guarantee that the winning design will
be built. The competition is to explore design issues and design opportunities for the
site.
 The winners will be published and acknowledge.
 There is no cash prize for the winning design