The Vessel Type Kev Tswj Xyuas Dej by Ruiting Xu

The Vessel Type Kev Tswj Xyuas Dej by Ruiting Xu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

HlauVaj Tsev· 2025

The Vessel Type Kev Tswj Xyuas Dej

by Ruiting Xu

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About The Vessel Type Kev Tswj Xyuas Dej

Hom Nkoj Dej no tshawb nrhiav kev sib koom ua ke ntawm kev tsim vaj tsev thiab ib puag ncig los ntawm kev tsim ib tus qauv ruaj khov zoo li lub nkoj. Tus qauv no teb rau cov teeb meem ntawm lub caij qhuav thiab dej nyab los ntawm kev tsim ib qho txheej txheem khaws dej, lim dej, thiab faib dej uas txhawb nqa ob qho tib si tib neeg thiab kev ua liaj ua teb xav tau. Tus qauv ua haujlwm raws li txoj kev tiv thaiv thiab qhov chaw sib sau ua ke ntawm zej zog, txhawb kev koom tes hauv zej zog thiab lub luag haujlwm rau ib puag ncig. Nws lub hom phiaj yog ua ib qho kev daws teeb meem rau kev tswj xyuas dej thiab ib qho chaw tseem ceeb ntawm kev coj noj coj ua, muab cov vaj tse ruaj khov rau zej zog lub neej yav tom ntej.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

The Vessel Type Kev Tswj Xyuas Dej yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. The Vessel Type Kev Tswj Xyuas Dej xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. The Vessel Type Kev Tswj Xyuas Dej tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Vessel Type is an architectural solution that addresses the pressing environmental and social challenges faced by rural communities in Madagascar. Designed to respond to the region's vulnerability to seasonal droughts and flooding, this project combines innovative water management infrastructure with spaces for social and cultural engagement. It highlights the transformative role of architecture in fostering resilience, social equity, and sustainable development.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project incorporates a rainwater harvesting system that captures runoff during the wet season, storing it in a central filtration unit. The water is filtered using a rural submerged filter technique with sand and gravel, ensuring clean and potable water. The structure combines concrete for its durability in wet conditions and wood for flexibility and natural integration. The design also features adaptive spaces, with wood components replaceable over time, ensuring sustainability and longevity.
Tags: Sustainable Architecture, Rainwater Collection, Water Management, Environmental Design, Ecological Infrastructure, Social Equity, Drought-resistant Design, Flood Mitigation
Production Technology: The design process began by studying the climate challenges of the region, particularly water scarcity and seasonal flooding. The project uses concrete and wood. Concrete provides durability and resistance to constant water exposure, promoting enduring stability. Wood adds warmth, flexibility, and a natural aesthetic while integrating seamlessly with the landscape. Its use allows for easy replacement over time as part of the structure's life cycle, supporting the project's sustainability and adaptability.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of this design was creating a solution that balanced both the water needs and long-term sustainability for Ambalorao. The creative challenge lay in integrating water management with community spaces in a way that was both functional and culturally relevant. Obstacles included the limited availability of local data and understanding the social dynamics of the village. External factors, like access to materials, climate variability, and lack of technological infrastructure, further complicated the development, requiring innovative design solutions.
Research: This research explores how architecture can address water scarcity and flooding in Ambalorao. The objective is to design a structure that manages water while enhancing community life. The methodology includes studying local climate patterns, water access issues, and community needs through environmental analysis. The results show that a multi-functional water management system can improve access to clean water and foster social interaction. This approach can enhance villagers' lives, support sustainable agriculture, and inform future climate-adaptive solutions.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this project stemmed from the challenges faced by communities in Madagascar due to seasonal droughts and flooding. I sought to create a design that would provide a sustainable water supply while fostering social equity. The idea evolved from a combination of local environmental conditions and the need for infrastructure that also serves as a communal and cultural space. Research focused on water management techniques and eco-centric design principles.
Project Duration: Project Duration: Ongoing
Location: Ambalorao, Madagascar
Operation Flow: The Vessel Type is a structure that adapts to the changing seasons. In the wet season, it captures and filters rainwater, helping to prevent flooding while providing a safe path for the community. During the dry season, it becomes a water storage area, distributing water to people and supporting agriculture. The structure also transforms into a lively community space for events, bringing people together and improving their quality of life by providing reliable water and gathering spaces.