Architecture of Aquatic Disaster
2019
Architecture of Aquatic Disaster reframes our relationship with natural forces by transforming one of the ocean's most feared phenomena-the maelstrom-into a speculative underwater habitat. This project reverses conventional thinking by embracing rather than avoiding these powerful vortices. The design harnesses the maelstrom's energy through a central vortex that serves as the primary circulation system for both people and underwater vehicles. This approach creates varying water current speeds that support diverse marine ecosystems while enabling human movement between functional zones.
The layout illustrates how the central vortex becomes circulation for people and underwater vehicles. Similarly, program zones are arranged by depth, current speed, and experience.
The space is defined as a speculative underwater habitat that turns the maelstrom into circulation, energy, ecosystem support, and program organization. The primary design logic dictates that the central vortex becomes circulation for people and underwater vehicles.
Discuss your project with our design team
