Chinese landscape design studio Turenscape has created a Breathing Sea Wall, which is a design project that alters a concrete sea wall on an abandoned fish farm. It now functions as a public space in Haikou City, Hainan with the goal of alleviating the local threat of rising sea levels. It also provides a community feeling with its outdoor space as an area for locals to enjoy.
Founder of the firm, Kongjian Yu shares with Dezeen, "The project was inspired by the need to address the environmental damage caused by the existing concrete sea wall, which exacerbated soil salinisation and amplified erosive force. The aim was to transform the area into a resilient public space that would adapt to rising sea levels and restore the local ecosystem."
Image Credit: Turenscape
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Eco-friendly Infrastructure
- Incorporating green design into urban infrastructure projects offers avenues to mitigate environmental damage while enhancing public spaces.
- Adaptive Architecture
- Creating buildings and public spaces that adapt to changing environmental conditions provides long-term sustainability for communities.
- Community-centric Designs
- Urban projects emphasizing communal areas foster stronger local ties and promote social well-being.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Landscape Architecture
- Innovations in landscape architecture that integrate ecological benefits are changing how urban spaces are developed and utilized.
- Climate-resilient Construction
- The construction industry is evolving to include climate-resilient materials and designs to address increasing environmental challenges.
- Urban Planning
- New urban planning strategies are increasingly incorporating adaptive and community-focused approaches to create more resilient cities.
