Sea Sync Community Verticaal Visserij Eco-dorp by Renyi Zhang and Xianming Sang

Sea Sync Community Verticaal Visserij Eco-dorp by Renyi Zhang and Xianming Sang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in IJzer in Futuristisch Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerFuturistisch· 2024

Sea Sync Community Verticaal Visserij Eco-dorp

by Renyi Zhang and Xianming Sang

Client: Renyi Zhang and Xianming Sang

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Futuristisch Category

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The Design

About Sea Sync Community Verticaal Visserij Eco-dorp

De Sea Sync Community in Hainan, China, herdefineert duurzaam kustleven door traditionele viscultuur te verenigen met moderne duurzaamheidspraktijken. Dit verticale dorp, woonplaats van meer dan 8.300 mensen, is een voorbeeld van eco-efficiëntie en cultuurbehoud, waarbij gebruik wordt gemaakt van zonne- en getijdenenergie, geavanceerde recycling en ondersteuning van biodiversiteit. Sea Sync bevordert een harmonieuze samensmelting van menselijke en natuurlijke ecosystemen, met nadruk op het behoud van erfgoed terwijl er geïnnoveerd wordt voor een duurzame toekomst.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Sea Sync Community Verticaal Visserij Eco-dorp is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Sea Sync Community Verticaal Visserij Eco-dorp wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Sea Sync Community Verticaal Visserij Eco-dorp wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The SeaSync Sustainable Community in Hainan, China, pioneers sustainable coastal living. It integrates traditional fishing culture with modern technologies, featuring a vertical village that enhances eco-efficiency and cultural preservation. With over 8,300 inhabitants, it offers a model for future settlements, utilizing solar and tidal energy, waste recycling systems, and supporting biodiversity. SeaSync emphasizes harmony between human and natural ecosystems.
Dimensions & Packaging: The primary tower stands at approximately 141 meters in height, with its width and length capable of expansion as required.
Tags: Sustainable development, Coastal community, Renewable energy, Cultural integration, Circular economy
Production Technology: The designer employed a holistic, multidisciplinary approach, blending architectural innovation with environmental science. Techniques included biomimicry, to mimic natural systems for efficiency; participatory design, involving community insights for cultural integration; and systems thinking, to ensure every design aspect contributes to sustainability. Research focused on renewable energy potentials and circular economy models was pivotal. These methodologies ensured a design that is both innovative and deeply rooted in local context and needs.
Design Challenge: Design a sustainable, vertical coastal community in Hainan, integrating renewable energy, waste recycling, and local culture. Address challenges of limited land, environmental preservation, and rapid population growth. Aim for self-sufficiency, resilience, and harmony between traditional and modern lifestyles. The project should enhance biodiversity, promote community well-being, and set a new standard for sustainable coastal living.
Research: It integrates renewable energy, circular economy principles, and traditional culture into a sustainable living model. The project emphasizes environmental stewardship, energy self-sufficiency, and cultural preservation. Through innovative design and technology, SeaSync aims to address urban sprawl and environmental degradation, offering a blueprint for future coastal communities.
Inspiration: Inspired by the urgent need for sustainable living and the rich heritage of Hainan's Dan Family, the designer envisioned SeaSync Sustainable Community. Drawing from biomimicry, traditional fishing villages, and cutting edge environmental technologies, the project blends ecological principles with cultural preservation. Research on circular economies, renewable energy, and coastal ecosystems underpins its innovative design, aiming to create a harmonious, self-sustaining community.
Project Duration: The project was proposed in 2023 for Hainan Dan Family community in China.
Operation Flow: Our new fishery skyscraper is designed like a self-sustaining village that rises up into the sky. It recycles almost everything - water, energy, and materials from fish farming. We've built it to make the most out of sunlight, sea waves, and even waste, turning them into power and resources. This reduces our need for outside supplies and helps keep the ocean clean. By breaking down waste and using it again, we're also helping to restore marine habitats like mangroves. It's our way of giving back to nature while supporting our community.
Team Members: Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Birdseye View, 2023.
Image #2: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Entrance View, 2023.
Image #3: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Tower View, 2023.
Image #4: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Technic Axon View, 2023.
Image #5: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Internal View, 2023.
Video: Creator Renyi Zhang & Xianming Sang, SeaSync Community Intro, 2023.