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Dynamic Structure Featuring Porous Concrete and Integrated Green Spaces for Community Engagement

Authors:
Ayane Yamada, Kei Kato, Shohei Fukinuki
Dynamic Structure Featuring Porous Concrete and Integrated Green Spaces for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

Incorporating buoyant design principles and porous concrete, the architecture adapts to user dynamics while promoting community interaction through integrated green spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes buoyancy principles to adapt to occupant loads and water levels.
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Integrates porous concrete for effective water drainage and vegetation support.
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Features a multifunctional reservoir for rainwater management.
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Incorporates community-focused spaces designed for social engagement.
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Employs a modular design allowing flexibility in use and function.

The architectural design project "Drowned in the Crowd" explores the concept of adaptive architecture in a contemporary urban context. This project features a structure that recognizes and responds to variable human interaction while integrating ecological sustainability into its design. Aiming to combine functionality with resilience, the project stands out through its innovative use of materials and dynamic engagement with its environment.

Unique Adaptive Design Principles This project leverages the notion of "Moving Architecture," where the structure’s design allows it to float or sink based on the collective weight of its inhabitants. It incorporates a reservoir capable of managing excess rainwater, enhancing its buoyancy when filled. This responsive aspect of design prevents stagnation and encourages a relationship between the building and its occupants. The emphasis on adaptability differentiates this project from traditional static architectures, allowing it to seamlessly shift with varying conditions.

Sustainable Material Choices The use of porous concrete is one of the project’s defining features. This material not only enables effective water drainage but also supports the growth of vegetation within the structure, fostering an ecosystem that benefits the local environment. Additionally, the thick concrete walls afford structural stability while interacting with the dynamic architectural components. The design also hints at incorporating steel elements for reinforcement and potential glass elements to allow natural light into the interior, which furthers its ecological intentions.

Key Architectural Features The layout of the project is designed to facilitate community interaction through various zones, including multipurpose event spaces and green halls that collect and utilize rainwater. These features are intended to promote social engagement and environmental awareness, making the project a hub for community activities. Functional aspects such as integrated drainpipes work in concert with the reservoir, ensuring that the building can adapt to changing water levels while maintaining comfort for its users.

This architectural design exemplifies how thoughtful approaches to space and materiality can create a building that is not only functional but also responsive to its environment and its community. For a comprehensive understanding of this innovative project, readers are encouraged to explore the architectural plans, architectural sections, and architectural designs that delve deeper into the unique ideas that underpin this work.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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