Afloat 2.0

Design Competition for water resilient habitats

Semarang, Indonesia

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Winner

1 Entry

Misak

Floatopia

The proposed project meets the concept of sustainability, flexibility, inclusivity and minimal environmental footprint by using local and bio-based materials.

People's Choice Award

1 Entry

hend and 2 others

Tritopía

Synergizing Climate Resilience and Cultural Preservation Through Designing Sustainable Houses on Modular Units.

Editor's Choice

2 Entries

Mariam and 3 others

Nilai, the city that feels like home

Nilai city is a manifestation of the Javanese history, culture, and identity. Designed to empower, sustain, and stay afloat, it is truly the city that feels like "home". Exploring a realm of interchange between modernism and vernacular, Nilai is the perfect blend of the two worlds.

AbdulAziz and 3 others

Jimbaran Housing

Jimbaran Housing is a resilient solution to the current flooding issues and sea level rise in Indonesia acting as a benchmark for high-risk cities. Setting new standards for resilient floating cities through modular construction.

Shortlisted

5 Entries

Pauline

Sur L'eau

Michaela

Mangrove Village

This project focuses on protecting and safeguarding Semarang's unique culture and natural environment. Creating sustainable and innovative floating islands that focus on the aspects of economy, culture, and ecotourism; will help the city of Semarang and Indonesia fight against sea level rise.

Abrar and 4 others

A Floating Community

The project aims to create a sustainable, anti-flooding, universal design that can be self-built and foster a sense of community. It uses basic design modules and structural systems and includes community amenities to promote social interaction and well-being.

AYAH and 3 others

GREEN HAVEN

The purpose is to create a mixed housing unit in Semarang, that provides innovative housing solutions to prevent flooding while also providing a welcoming environment for the residence and the visitors.

Khadeeja

Netura

The Netura Urban Plan is a bold and innovative concept inspired by the fisherman's net. It creates an elevated island that connects communities, prevents flooding, and promotes social cohesion. This visionary approach celebrates Indonesia's cultural heritage and creates a more connected, unified, and resilient community.

Entries

1 Entry

Duy

Social Housing in Amazon

Emphasizing the importance of rescuing the qualities of vernacular architecture, the project incorporates features in its design familiar to residents of stilt houses, valuing the Amazonian way of life.

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Floatopia

People's Choice Award

Tritopía

Editor's Choice

Nilai, the city that feels like home

Jimbaran Housing

Shortlisted

Sur L'eau

Mangrove Village

A Floating Community

GREEN HAVEN

Netura

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