The conceptual 'Ocean Community' is a housing solution for coastal cities to help offer inhabitants an alternative place to call home. Designed by Poland-based Wojciech Morsztyn, the sea-based housing could be positioned around 800 meters offshore to let inhabitants easily commute into the city to lead a normal life before heading back home to their floating abode.
The modern dwellings are imagined in Singapore in the year 2035 to combat against rising sea levels by helping citizens to escape the chaos of the urban environment in favor of smaller, ocean-based colonies. The vessels harness the power of sun, water and wind for energy, and feature an elegant design that would maximize views of the cityscape and sea.
The conceptual 'Ocean Community' is the winner of the 2019 Red Dot Design Concept Award.
Rising Sea Level Housing
The Conceptual 'Ocean Community' Forms Offshore Colonies
Trend Themes
1. Rising Sea Levels - Opportunity for innovative housing solutions and infrastructure that can withstand and adapt to the effects of climate change.
2. Floating Communities - Emerging trend of developing self-sustainable residential colonies on the ocean as an alternative to traditional urban environments.
3. Renewable Energy Integration - Growing trend of incorporating solar, wind, and water energy sources into housing and infrastructure designs to reduce reliance on traditional energy grids.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - Opportunity for architects and engineers to develop innovative designs and materials for floating dwellings and offshore colonies.
2. Renewable Energy - Opportunity for renewable energy companies to create and implement sustainable energy solutions for ocean-based communities.
3. Urban Planning and Development - Opportunity for urban planners and developers to explore the creation of self-sustainable floating communities as a response to rising sea levels.