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This project was created by yunyi Gao on uni.xyz, a platform for design professionals to showcase their work.

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"BREATHING ISLAND" is a Architecture, Infrastructure Design, Cultural Architecture, Landscape Design project showcased on uni.xyz.

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This project is located in Ravenna, Italy.

BREATHING ISLAND

We purify and use the sea water to bring water to the life of the ecological island; A water circulation device is set in the museum area to extract water from the ocean depths. The water circulation device is realized through the steel frame structure on the exterior surface of the building. Therefore, the waterfall runs through the museum

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The design specification and the analysis of climate and rainfall are the generation of our design inspiration

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We "move" the forest to the sea, use glass to build a greenhouse, and plant all kinds of plants here, the combination of steel and plants, representing the collision of industrial society

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We moved a lot of plants to photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, making the adjacent island a breathing island

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There are also some green plants and small resting areas for people to wait in the dock. The dock is also connected with two platforms, which are interdependent

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We use transparent steel frames to guide the entry of seabirds. It provides a habitat for them in a heavily polluted Marine environment, adds a touch of vitality to the museum, increases the interaction between architecture and nature, and makes the island fully vibrant.

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