Design in the Territory of Water

CompanyHTA Design
University/SchoolUniversity College London
Lead ArchitectZhuoer(Shannon) Yu

Since the 20th century, a deliberate effort has been made to allocate more space to rivers and floodplains, establishing a necessary co-existence with nature's fluctuations. This project envisions a series of dynamic flood bypasses along the primary channel of the Rhine, achieved through the restoration of linear wet meadows. This innovative initiative seeks to mitigate flood hazards, enhance biodiversity, reconnect with the local floodplain heritage and create an educational site centred on nature.