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THE AERIAL ROOTS-MARKET Exploring a new floating market inspired by the aerial roots of mangrove trees, a coastal plant that could restrain sea waves. It is accessible from inland (by bike and foot) as well as water (by boat and water taxi). It adapts to our current challenge, climate change, particularly in the sea-level rise. It is constructed with environmental friendly materials such as pontoon slab,
Inland and Water Access
Low Tide Scheme
High Tide Scheme
Sea Level Plan
Ground Level Plan
Site Plan
breathable green wall, wood, organic sand and stone. The Aerial Roots-Market brings benefits not only to the community but also to be the local habitat by providing a public space for people and at the same time, giving a new place for many coastal plants and animals to live.
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Typical Market Unit Exploded Axonometric
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Tree Hole Roof
Flexible UsedRooftop Breathable Green Wall as “Mangrove Aerial Roots” Promenade / Ground Level Bioswale Mangrove Tree
High Tide Low Tide Market beneath the magrove trees
The overbridge, overlooking the market and sea
Organic Sand Market Shop Unit Ponton Structure Floating Market (on the boats)