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Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències,València
Qianhai Floating City by People's Architecture Office
Description '-It is a resilient , eco-friendly floating project. - The city has a nature-based structure of roads and water canals resembling the beautiful and efficient way in which real brain coral is organized. -The idea of having brain coral as the leading concept is that the goal of living with nature and learning to improve and respect natural coral is at the heart of the development, which leads to new knowledge emphasizing the responsibility Maldives takes as center for coral protection in the world. -Maldives Floating City is based on the local culture of this sea-farers nation. The city is home to a boating community, using the canals as main infrastructure for logistics and gateways, and by doing so reducing land-based movements to walking and biking on the natural white sand roads. -No cars are allowed, only bicycles and electric noise-free buggies/scooters. -Developer Dutch Docklands and the architects of Waterstudio have conceptualized a next-generation sea-level rise-proof urban development, bringing safety and development space to the Maldives with a mix of green technology, safety, commercial viability and a healthy new lifestyle, which will be the backbone of future floating cities. It is a dynamic, flexible city with a smart grid that can respond to dynamic demand, weather and climate change. -The city is being designed to create blue habitats and stimulate coral growth. Artificial coral banks will be attached to the underside of the city, which will stimulate coral to grow naturally. -The submerged and protected coral reefs of the lagoon will provide a natural wave (reduction) breaker that, in combination with the interrelated grid of floating structures, provides comfort and safety for the residents
Picture an ancient floating city bathed in daylight, where traditional wooden structures and lush greenery blend seamlessly with advanced, subtle technologies. Sunlight reflects off the tranquil waters below, highlighting the city's timeless elegance and sophisticated engineering amidst a vibrant, natural setting.
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Rooftop photovoltaics and vertical axis wind turbines could offer clean power sources.
3D Illustration
About 2 meters in diameter.Exhibited at ArtRebels Gallery, Copenhagen.
Green roofs could be part of the design.
This image depicts a fantastical floating city suspended high above the clouds, glowing with warm golden light against a backdrop of stars and distant galaxies. The city’s intricate architecture features domes, spires, and walkways connecting various sections. A massive glass globe sits atop a central tower, possibly an observatory or magical center. The city is alive with lights and movement, blending ancient and futuristic styles, combining magic with advanced technology. The floating city feels like a beacon of knowledge, power, and mystery, isolated yet awe-inspiring in the vastness of the sky.
Sources: http://www.hobotraveler.com/2008/06/amazon-river-balsa-wood-houses.html http://www.totallyzen.com/belen-floating-city-peru-mesmerizingly-beautiful-and-simple.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-photo/darrenkatie/1/1251581269/28_a.jpg/tpod.html
Here is my set of daily exercises . In 2102, the ground can no longer survive, and humans have built new cities in the sky. A little girl who first arrived in the city and started her journey.
"Witness the marvels of a futuristic floating city, where advanced architecture and technology blend seamlessly with the sky."
Triton was a concept for an anchored floating city that would be located just offshore and connected with bridges and such to the mainland. It was a collection of tetrahedronal structures with apartments and such. Sources: Triton floating city, DPR Barcelona.
Pangeos Terayacht is a giant floating city that never stops traveling.
A modular resilient floating city grounded by a central community hub allowing for interconnectivity between multiplied communities. Branches of residential units allow for separations of families while joining all people to formulate a diverse identity.
2017
This is the last of my Italy posts before things get festive and although I'm sad about it but at least I have something as exciting as Christmas to concentrate on. Back to business, we are talking about the city with no streets just canals. It has been on my travel list for a while, seeming as no-one got the hint and took me I went alone and had the best time. I arrived as the sun was setting and soon discovered it is not the easiest of places to get around. When you can only get around by boat or foot things get a little bit more tricky. Being the type of tourist I am I wanted to go by foot in hope to discover more and get my bearings in this new place. I hold my hands up when I say the small side streets, dead ends, endless bridges and vast amount of water can leave you feeling a little lost. It took me around two hours to do a thirty minute journey to my hotel, whoops! I would say you get used to it but I can't say I did. Not a bad place to loose yourself though as it really is as magical as it seems. After a goodnights rest I woke with an extra hour to spend, thank you clocks for going back. I headed out for breakfast which actually for an early bird like myself was hard to come across with most places not opening until around ten. After that I headed straight to St Marks Square, everything you need is in pretty close perimeter of there. I was one of the first in line for St Mark's Campanile, nothing like going up the bell tower to get some of the best views of Venice. I took my time appreciating the full 360 before heading back down to the now much busier ground. I admired the St Marks Basilica from the outside before heading into Doges Palace. One thing I will say about the decor of these buildings is the top level of detail, quality of materials that go in to them and statement it makes. I was in awe of the 24 carat gold ceilings, intricate paintings and architecture. The grand rooms all hold their own story and importance making it an interesting place to walk around. One thing which was part of the Palace is the iconic 'Bridge of Sighs' which I walked through and later walked around to see it fully from the outside. This is something I have had pinned to my pinterest travel board since I made it, which for me was a real pinch me moment seeing it in person. I had a real sense of fulfilment in this moment, the feeling I had seen and done something I've wanted for so long. After this I headed to the 'Gran Teatro La Fenice' which is a beautiful theatre. Although I actually went during rehearsals I somehow managed to get a personal tour of the building including areas off the normal route. One luckily lady! Again another luxe building with dreamy interiors. There is something so inspiring about being somewhere special and with so much history. On the way back I made it my mission to find the Rialto bridge which is host to a number of stores and market stalls. I obviously got roped into what they had on offer thinking about bringing back something for my family and I wasn't disappointed, in fact it actually set off an obsession to stop and look at everyone I passed. The day was coming to an end so I made myself back to where I began, the square and helped myself to an ice cream. I would highly recommend the cherry and strawberry flavours it was delicious. I found myself a seat right near the open water and just relaxed listening to the small ripples crash against the curb. There is always a chance that when you build up a place so much in your mind that when you get there you feel slightly disappointed. I was over the moon when I booked the trip and when I arrived it only heightened. It would be near enough impossible to not enjoy the floating city, Venice.
