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Osmosis: Dissolving the Border Line
PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Conceptual Architecture
Firm LocationJersey City, United States
CompanyChangsong & Cen
Lead ArchitectChangsong Li
Design TeamCen Shen
“Osmosis Facade” reimagines the border wall as a porous, living skin. Derived from conical geometries, its modular panels and curved steel beams form a dynamic enclosure that filters light, air, and water. Concealed gutters integrate stormwater collection, while natural ventilation reduces reliance on mechanical systems. More than an envelope, the facade embodies permeability—dissolving boundaries between human and nature, social need and ecological resilience, creating an adaptive and sustainable civic space.