Sea Sync Community 垂直漁業生態村 by Renyi Zhang and Xianming Sang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 未來設計 Competition Category.
鐵未來· 2024
Sea Sync Community 垂直漁業生態村
by Renyi Zhang and Xianming Sang
Client: Renyi Zhang and Xianming Sang
A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 未來 Category
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About Sea Sync Community 垂直漁業生態村
位於中國海南嘅Sea Sync社區透過融合傳統漁業文化同現代可持續發展實踐,重新定義可持續海岸生活。呢個垂直村落容納超過8,300位居民,彰顯生態效益同文化保育,利用太陽能同潮汐能、先進回收技術以及生物多樣性支援。Sea Sync倡導人類同自然生態系統嘅和諧融合,強調文化遺產嘅保育,同時為可持續未來而創新。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 鐵獎
Sea Sync Community 垂直漁業生態村是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主,這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Sea Sync Community 垂直漁業生態村將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作,既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐,並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Sea Sync Community 垂直漁業生態村因其嚴謹而受到尊重,旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。
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.
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