Reviving the Edge： A Resilient & Adaptive Future Tai O

Idea projektu

This project envisions a resilient and adaptive future for Tai O in response to rising sea levels, intensifying typhoon events, and increasing flood risks. At present, the community faces physical isolation due to water barriers, which limits daily accessibility and convenience for residents. Meanwhile, the underutilized mangrove areas represent both an ecological asset and an opportunity for enhanced spatial activation.To address these challenges, the proposal integrates a multi-layered resilience strategy across different landscape and urban conditions. Along the riverfront, a combination of semi-permeable sediment guiding systems, thin-layer sediment placement, and Leisure park is introduced to mitigate tidal surges and improve natural sedimentation processes. In the hut areas, amphibious building typologies are proposed, allowing structures to adapt dynamically to fluctuating water levels and significantly reduce flood vulnerability.The mangrove zone is reimagined as a Mangrove Tidal Park, enhancing ecological resilience while activating public use. The park incorporates elevated boardwalks, bird-watching house, viewing platforms, and waterfront landscapes, transforming an underused environment into a vibrant ecological and recreational destination.Within the town center, two Tai O mixed-use community centers are strategically introduced to improve daily life and emergency preparedness. These hubs integrate wet markets, retail spaces, reading rooms, and designated shelter areas, strengthening both social infrastructure and disaster response capacity.Through the integration of nature-based solutions, adaptive architecture, and community-oriented design, this project aims to create a holistic, resilient, and livable future for Tai O.

Popis projektu

Tai O faces rising seas, typhoons, and water-bound isolation. Our strategy works across four zones. Along the riverfront, sediment guiding systems, thin-layer sediment placement, and a leisure park buffer tidal surges. In hut areas, amphibious building typologies allow structures to adapt to water levels. Mangroves become a Tidal Park with boardwalks and viewing platforms. Two community centers integrate wet markets, retail, reading rooms, and shelters. Through nature-based solutions and adaptive design, we deliver a resilient, livable Tai O.

Technické informace

Design flood level: +3.2 m (based on Hong Kong’s 200-year storm surge + sea-level rise projection to 2100)

Sedimentation target: Average mudflat elevation increase of 0.3 m within 5 years, reducing dredging frequency by 50%

Shelter coverage: Two community centers provide emergency capacity for 15–20% of Tai O’s population (~2,500 residents); combined with amphibious buildings, enabling in-situ adaptation for the whole community.

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