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![Aquatic Perma(nent)culture renegotiates the human role in natural systems in the transitory spaces of the estuary and intertidal zones.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.]()
![A new material is developed for this intervention, composed of calcium carbonate and oyster shells sourced from waste from the seafood industry.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.]()
![A range of material studies explore the properties of the waste-based materials and its various compositions.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.]()
![The fabrication strategy harnesses materials found on site and the energy of intertidal waves.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.]()
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![A novel fabrication method is developed to facilitate the realisation of complex void filled geometries and introduce new textural qualities to the form.]()
![Different additives give the material distinct properties including varying colours, strength, and porosity levels.]()
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![The intervention is oriented Northeast, making it ideal for seaweed growth. Microclimatic pools facilitate a range of species distribution across the structure.]()
![A prototype is constructing using the developed simulation informed geometry, waste-based material, and a novel fabrication method.]()
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![A section of the structure exhibits the layered quality of the construction using materials from site and the developed waste-based material.]()
Blue Garden: Aquatic Permaculture
Project details
Programme
Year
2
Blue Garden is a functional permaculture garden located in the intertidal zone of the Shoreham-by-Sea estuary that exhibits the potential of seaweeds. The garden is a place to be discovered. Visible and accessible only when the tide is not at its highest, the structure emerges and submerges in cycles. It draws in passers-by, bringing them into proximity with species and ecologies often hidden. Perhaps, bringing awe and desire to look a little closer. Perhaps, facilitating new relationships.
Seaweed is chosen as the species of focus, as their flourishing will undoubtedly lead to the introduction of higher-level organisms. Macro-algae or seaweed is a magnificent creature. High in ecologic and economic value, seaweeds sequester carbon, reduce ocean acidification, bio-remediate polluted waters, and establish ecosystems, all while being beautiful. The garden seeks to harness these capabilities. Seaweed will serve as the foundation of the garden.
Students
- Tanvi Khurmi Year 2
- Alexa Guerra Cam Year 2
- Man I (Man I) Che Year 2
01
Contextual Framework
Aquatic Permaculture
Aquatic Perma(nent)culture renegotiates the human role in natural systems in the transitory spaces of the estuary and intertidal zones.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.
Lime Material Cycle
A new material is developed for this intervention, composed of calcium carbonate and oyster shells sourced from waste from the seafood industry.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.
Material Studies
A range of material studies explore the properties of the waste-based materials and its various compositions.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.
Tidal Fabrication
The fabrication strategy harnesses materials found on site and the energy of intertidal waves.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.
Form Emergence
Form Emergence
Differential growth and height fields generate a formal typology to create steps that allow access to lower tide zones and pools to host microclimates.
Additional diagram contribution: Fran Lui and Andrita Orabandi.
02
Experimental Analyses
Fabrication Strategy
A novel fabrication method is developed to facilitate the realisation of complex void filled geometries and introduce new textural qualities to the form.
Fabrication Process
Fabrication Process
Fabrication happens in layers of robotic extrusion and pouring. Quick drying poured material acts as support for subsequent layers.
Material Assemblage
Different additives give the material distinct properties including varying colours, strength, and porosity levels.
Tidal Simulation
Tidal Simulation
Simulations of changing tidal levels demonstrate areas that will remain dry and areas where water will be contained.
Final Geometry
03
Convergence
Seaweed Distribution
The intervention is oriented Northeast, making it ideal for seaweed growth. Microclimatic pools facilitate a range of species distribution across the structure.
1:5 Prototype
A prototype is constructing using the developed simulation informed geometry, waste-based material, and a novel fabrication method.
Prototype Detail
Sectional Materiality
A section of the structure exhibits the layered quality of the construction using materials from site and the developed waste-based material.
Visiting the Garden
Visiting the Garden
'Blue Garden' will facilitate new relationships between visitors and coastal ecosystems through sensitive design that invites curiosity and ecological emergence.
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