Breed and Retreat by Frederik Roijé

Milan 2010: Dutch designer Frederik Roijé will present a home for chickens called Breed and Retreat in Milan next month.

Roijé will also exhibit his Metrobowl project (see our earlier story) in the Ventura Lambrate district of the city. Download a map and guide to the district here.

More about Roijé on Dezeen:
Metrobowl (January 2009)
Rise of Flames candelabra (May 2008)
Bird houses (May 2007)
See all our stories about Milan 2010 in our special category.
The information that follows is from the designer:
BREED RETREAT
An architectural hen house to breed and retreat.
To eliminate the estrangement from our origin. Respecting nature will be necessary. Designing a special place will give nature its space. Even in urban society.
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