AQUAVILLE
The Project posits a future architecture that envisions a new understanding of Aquatecture. This project envisions Neighbourhoods - rehabilitating climate refugees, safeguarding culture, sense of belonging, and also promoting seasteading. To envisage cities like Jakarta have to be future proof is the goal against rising sea levels.
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This render shows the way of life we are proposing through the design. The neighbourhoods are connected by bridges, commute occurs by foot and boats, life is thriving and blooming with everyday activities. The built reflects the cultural and architectural character of Indonesia.
1. Introduction
Aquaville - the design solution for Jakarta. We have considered the extent to which the water levels could rise over time in Jakarta, as well as into the rest of Indonesia, and designed a system that is resilient to this threat. The site plan shows how modularity allows a future-proof expansion, proportionate to the population, and functions.
2. Pontoon Explanation
Details of the system we have designed as a solution to the threat of rising water levels. We have shown how the pontoons, our fundamental block, evolves and turns into artificial islands, Docks, and floating neighborhoods, which can be calibrated to serve any function, layout, and requirement. They are stable, efficient, buoyant, and disaster resilient.
3. Modules as Units
We have designed a whole interconnected system as a solution to the threat of rising water levels in Jakarta. Modules have been designed for every function that a neighbourhood or a city would require, and more can be inserted if the need arises. All the modules are functional and can be plugged in anywhere on a pontoon.
4. Spaces formed by Modules
All the spaces formed by our modules are designed in response to context - from materials to passive strategies, to the character. All the services are placed under the pontoons, therefore, the spaces can be placed hassle-free anywhere in a neighborhood.
5. Residential Iteration 1 (2-3 BHK)
Two different typologies of housing have been designed, one that is completely customizable, like individual villas, and the other, that has a restraint on its customization, like community housing, or flats. This combination facilitates a platform where every resident receives a home that is tailored to their goals, requirements, and aspirations.
6. Residential Iteration 2 (1-2 BHK )
Every module has been designed with its structure in mind. Nothing has been simply hypothesized. Every module is minimal, functional, stable, and can be constructed quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, all the buildings are designed to be net-zero, ensuring self-sufficient individual blocks, and neighborhoods.
7. Spatial Experience
A micro view into the design. Emphasis has been given to preserving the identity of Jakarta, and Indonesia as whole, holistically. The buildings, spaces, and interiors, all have been designed to reflect the character of the habitat that has made an impression on the residents.
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PUBLISHED ON 8th December 2020
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Future minded design which is specific to Jakarta's condition. Nicely planned neighborhood both in micro and macro scale. Richness of programs and architecture language makes the neighborhood more livable.
A very good idea in creating independent residential and commercial areas above floating islands, and an interesting concept of the islands’ base structure & system. The various modules, plug and play system offers a great flexibility and dynamism for further development.