In 2000, pork was the most consumed meat globally at 80 billion kg per year. Crises such as Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth disease have raised questions about pork production and consumption. Two opposing reactions are imagined: either we become vegetarians or we change production methods and demand humane farming procedures. The success of the latter hinges on its (economic) viability which in turn poses a fundamental question: do we have enough space for biological pig farming?

Can we combine organic farming with an intensive concentration of the production-activities so that there would be enough space for other activities? Is it possible to compact pig production within concentrated farms eliminating the need for costly and polluting transportation and distribution? Can we through concentrated farming activities create the economic incentive for a communal slaughterhouse, a self-sufficient fertiliser recycler and a central food core?

This project delves into MVRDV's exploration of the hypnotic vertical farming method. An analytical architectural drawing has been created to showcase the concept, ensuring that the conditions for housing pigs are humane. The livestock enjoy increased space, are housed in natural-sized groups, and have access to improved facilities. Going beyond these fundamental needs, the proposal also tackles aspects such as healthcare for livestock, ensuring a secure food supply, providing entertainment, and implementing proper supervision. All these considerations are thoughtfully integrated into the visionary Pig Farm.