Aphitchaya Wongnitchakul
Architectural Engineering
THE LIVING BARRIER: Architectural adaptation of existing flood barriers on Zeeland’s new biodiversity synergy
The living barrier is the project investigating the further innovative stages and future adaptation of the existing flood barriers in the Delta Works dealing with the acceleration of the rising sea level. A consequence of the elevated water level would entail the permanent closing of Zeeland’s estuaries and the ecological cycle's termination. The project explores how to maximise the potential of multifunctionality and hybridity of the Oosterscheldekering on all scales and how this potential can help with future adaptation and sea level rise while supporting Zeeland's local economy and ecosystem.
To cope with the unpredictability and volatility of the future, architectural adaptation throughout time, from the urban scale to the detail, is becoming increasingly vital. The prototype approach could potentially be customised for different conditions, places and purposes, which would be the future alternative for the architectural world.