The 2nd prize
Project Theme:Lives on the water Architecture Dept. of Tongji University Winner：Wang ShuoYangShanghai has more than 20 million citizens and a high-density central urban area. According to the government’s report, the population will continue to grow until one time node between the year of 2020 and 2030. At the same time, there’re long shoreline areas stretching in the north of city, some of where are used to be ports, some are abandoned or neglected.
The prediction indicates that the sea level will rise about 60 meters due to the global warming, which means the shorelines are likely to be gulfed by water. The chief culprit of the crisis, fossil fuels, is also bound to be depleted. We have to find substitutes to drive our world moving on.
The sea water may also be the key to the solution. “LIVING ON THE WATER” is an exploration of the future living mode in the year of 2050. The project sites are basically the abandoned shorelines which have relatively low population density and economic value.
Sustainability: The project creates a cluster of large complex, each of which has different functions and sizes. Coincident with the population fluctuation and the rise of sea level, the cluster will change the development level and the function.
Clean & recycled: Water is the most environmental friendly fuel. Hydrogen is generated from sea water and supply the entire complex. Living water also comes from the sea water purification. The minerals from this process can benefit the gardens and the crops inside the complex. Wastewater can be recollected and utilized to irrigate.
For the harsh condition, Portland white cement deserved to be called the “perfect” material for the project. The cement is very resistant to the erosion of the sea water, which makes the building durable and artistic; the transient setting time saves plenty of time on construction, and as a result, will be conductive for the construction budget.
The prediction indicates that the sea level will rise about 60 meters due to the global warming, which means the shorelines are likely to be gulfed by water. The chief culprit of the crisis, fossil fuels, is also bound to be depleted. We have to find substitutes to drive our world moving on.
The sea water may also be the key to the solution. “LIVING ON THE WATER” is an exploration of the future living mode in the year of 2050. The project sites are basically the abandoned shorelines which have relatively low population density and economic value.
Sustainability: The project creates a cluster of large complex, each of which has different functions and sizes. Coincident with the population fluctuation and the rise of sea level, the cluster will change the development level and the function.
Clean & recycled: Water is the most environmental friendly fuel. Hydrogen is generated from sea water and supply the entire complex. Living water also comes from the sea water purification. The minerals from this process can benefit the gardens and the crops inside the complex. Wastewater can be recollected and utilized to irrigate.
For the harsh condition, Portland white cement deserved to be called the “perfect” material for the project. The cement is very resistant to the erosion of the sea water, which makes the building durable and artistic; the transient setting time saves plenty of time on construction, and as a result, will be conductive for the construction budget.
