99A Journey Beneath the SurfaceSonadia Island is a small (spans approximately 9 sqkms) picturesque island located off the coast of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. Sonadia serves as a critical habitat for several endangered species, including migratory birds and marine turtles making it a significant ecological site in the region. Despite its ecological significance, the island remains largely
2Tidal NexusAs the climate crisis intensifies, coastal cities such as New York City must evolve to protect their waterfront communities. This project utilizes The Battery as a case study to explore ways to not only protect the city from rising sea levels, but also support communities socially, economically, and environmentally.
0Hydro Shell Nexus The Hydro Shell Nexus is a biomimetic floating research laboratory designed to study coral reefs in Punta Nizuc, Cancun, Mexico, with minimal environmental impact. Inspired by clams, lobsters, and coral, its biomimicry sustainable design features underwater viewing pods, a clam-shaped front for coral growth, and lobster-inspired fins housing an air system.
0Coral CommuneCoral Commune presents an innovative underwater structure that goes beyond traditional gallery spaces. Designed as a multi-programmatic platform, it seamlessly integrates art, research, and conservation to create a harmonious relationship with the marine environment.
18People's Choice AwardTALE OF AN OCEAN: Oceanarium Complex at SonadiaAn Oceanarium Complex at Sonadia, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
49People's Choice AwardPeople's Choice AwardTHE TALE OF MARINE LIFE : A SEA AQUARIUM COMPLEXA live marine aquarium is a unique type of aquarium designed to replicate and display marine ecosystems found in the ocean. This live marine aquarium in Bangladesh's Sonadia, The Hidden Chamber of the Ocean, promotes biodiversity, education, research, conservation, and environmental advocacy through 3D displays, auditorium, library, and café.
0CoralCatalystCoralCatalyst marine research lab that prioritizes the rehabilitation of vulnerable coral reef systems through fragmentation metaphorically and phyiscally.
1WinnerHydro Vulcan TransmutationThe Hydro Vulcan Transmutation aims to evolve a traditional lab by creating a mobile research lab as a hub that can implant itself onto a hydrothermal volcano, using the lava for thermal energy conversion to create electric power but also use internal magma to incinerate pollutants to repair our oceans.
1Editor's ChoiceEden on the SeaThe rigs will not escape the fate of being integrated by nature. We want to build a new ecological drilling platform using the green ecology , making the whole building an offshore "Eden". Based on the ecological perspective, this design captures the three aspects of ecological sustainability, resource recycling and the sense of maritime atmosphere.
137People's Choice AwardATLANDISA POWERFUL CIVILIZATION ONCE EXISTED ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE OCEAN. LATER, FLOODS OF EXTRAORDINARY VIOLENCE SWALLOWED ALL TYPE OF SOPHISTICATED CONSTRUCTION AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY. THE STORY REDACTS BACK IN 2100 WHEN A NIGHT OF MISFORTUNE ALL THINGS ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE OCEAN SANK INTO THE DEPTH OF THE SEA, STARTING A COMPLETELY NEW ERA FOR US.
2Editor's ChoiceReino da bolha"Everything affects each other" is a phrase that describes the interconnection of ecosystems on the planet. But over time, humans begin to forget and invade ecosystems without boundaries until the ecosystems continue to deteriorate. Therefore, it is necessary to make people realize that they are part of the ecosystem to raise awareness of nature conservation
12WinnerYEMOJAThe Spirit of Ocean, a marine research center and tourist attraction located in the middle of the ocean 400 meters east of Fernando de Noronha island, Brazil. the iconic of architecture can be seen from the island ''The Water Vase'' that embraces nature within.
