clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms

designed to address climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity, the system saves up space with a vertical setup.

Logman Arja edited by thomai tsimpou March 25, 2025 3 min

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Food Self-Sufficiency Through clay 3D Printed Hydroponics

EcoTech Lab, led by architect Logman Arja, introduces ClayPonic V1, a sustainable, deployable urban farming system that rethinks food production. Designed to address climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity, the clay 3D printed hydroponics system saves up space with a vertical setup while creating a multisensory, immersive experience. By combining ceramics and 3D printing, it supports food self-sufficiency and transforms urban farming into a therapeutic and educational practice.

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 1 — all images courtesy of Logman Arja

Logman Arja creates a Multisensory Farming Experience

The system by the environmental design advocacy EcoTech Lab aims to connect people with nature through all five senses. Visitors can admire the organic ceramic forms, feel the texture of the structures while planting or harvesting, breathe in the scent of herbs and flowers, listen to the calming sound of water trickling through, and, of course, taste the fresh produce.

Beyond just producing food, Logman Arja’s ClayPonic V1 serves as a learning space and a platform for discussing the future of agriculture. It shows how innovative farming techniques can shape cities, create more resilient communities, and make fresh food more accessible.

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 2 — this sustainable, deployable urban farming system rethinks food production

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 3 — designed to address climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 4 — the system saves up space with a vertical setup

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 5 — creating a multisensory, immersive experience

clay-hydroponics-logman-arja-urban-food-production-3d-printed-forms-designboom-large02 — it supports food self-sufficiency and transforms urban farming into a therapeutic practice

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 6 — combining ceramics and 3D printing

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 7 — the system aims to connect people with nature through all five senses

clay-hydroponics-logman-arja-urban-food-production-3d-printed-forms-designboom-large03 — ClayPonic V1 serves as a learning space

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 8 — making fresh food more accessible

clay hydroponics by logman arja redefine urban food production with 3D printed forms - 9 — visitors can admire the organic ceramic forms and feel the texture of the structures

food, sustainability, and design work together a deeper human connection with nature the project opens up new possibilities for urban farming a step toward greener cities and smarter farming this system grows plants without soil people breathe in the scent of herbs and flowers merging nature and technology

project info:

name: ClayPonic V1 | @clayponic
designer: EcoTech Lab
lead designer: Logman Arja | @logmanarja

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