Abstract
In response to the escalating global population and climate change-induced food crises, smart farms have emerged as a new architectural paradigm, reconfiguring traditional agricultural production, transportation, and consumption networks. Recent studies have explored the transition of smart farms from isolated industrial entities in suburban areas to their integration into urban settings, recognizing their production functions as well as their social and cultural values. This research critically examines the essential functional and spatial structures needed for integrating smart farms into urban landscapes. It specifically investigates the potential for comprehensive integration of smart farms within urban settings by combining their functions with the cultural and educational aspects of cities. The methodology includes an extensive review of existing smart farm typologies and features from prior studies, followed by a comprehensive survey of domestic and international case studies to elucidate the integration of production functions and supplementary programs within urban smart farms. This analysis aims to identify adaptable programs and explore their spatial integration methods. The latter part of the research uses findings from prior investigations along with urban and environmental data from Seoul to examine the practical application and limitations on Nodeul Island. This study aims to offer a new architectural typology by combining urban agriculture and cultural amenities as an alternative solution to social and environmental challenges.