natura futura opts for an inverted truncated pyramid shape to ensure stability against river winds.

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the spellbinding design is inspired by the venetian heritage and intricate craft of glassmaking.

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set to launch in 2025, oceaya is a collaborative effort by waterstudio.nl and prospect design international.

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covering 5 hectares amidst the stunning azure waters, the development features 44 villas, each with a private infinity pool in both overwater and beachfront residences.

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a quiet haven for birdwatchers   Finland‘s scenic Vanhankaupunginlahti Nature Reserve serves as the backdrop for a floating birdwatching hut, named Piilokoju by its designers, the architects at Studio Puisto. The project stands as an example of floating architecture, offering a unique vantage point for observing birds in their native habitat while maintaining a commitment […]

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with these three projects, MAST demonstrates the diverse potential of floating architecture as an alternative to land reclamation.

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faro powerdock, a floating solar docking station by faroboats, also charges its batteries overnight using the captured sunlight during the day.

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blue nomad is a solar-powered floating habitat made of flax fiber, offering a future housing suggestion for climate change impacts.

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n-ark envisions ‘dogen city’ powered by a ‘new ocean’ model    With climate change taking a turn for the worst, our blue planet is witnessing an alarming shift in rising sea levels, pushing countries to explore oceans as new habitable ‘grounds’. As such, the concept of floating cities has taken center stage in recent years (check Estudio Focaccia Prieto’s ‘polimeropolis‘ or […]

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named 'above the clouds,' the floating house combines a sense of liberation and joy with a touch of science fiction.

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