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THE HARVESTERS

Sofia
Pisimisi

What if the workplace of the future brought people closer
to a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle, serving a
whole spectrum of ways of working?
The Harvesters owns an urban farm and an online gro-
cery delivery store. The farm provides local food and the
opportunity for city dwellers to become part-time farmers,
creating more green spaces and enhancing biodiversity. It
builds a hyper-local resiliency in the face of climate change.
The company’s small size fosters teamwork and ensures
that resources are not wasted. Harvesters’ all-in-one roof-
top reduces the costs and pollution of food transport,
and artists and graphic designers create eco-friendly deliv-
ery packaging.
Harvesters ideas and products are demonstrated in pop-
up markets in public spaces, with baskets for produce and
touch screens with information about the company.
The Harvesters project also introduces the company’s
seating booths, on the rooftop or in public locations
through out the city. They offer space to meet in an inter-
esting location, or to eat, relax and use free Wi-Fi.

Degree: Athens School of Fine Arts, BA Art History.
sofia.pisimisi@gmail.com

Faculty: Nadia Elrokhsy

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