Fluctuations of Water
Florence, ItalyFall 2018, Syracuse University in Florence
+ Work exhibited in Pisa Architecture Biennial - Tempo d'acqua
Critic: Aurélie Frolet
This drawing explores the impact of two opposing climate patterns, hot/dry and cool/wet, on urban and suburban conditions of Florence. I wanted to explore how the fluctuations of the natural environment create new opportunities for animals and new experiences for humans. The organisation of the drawing is informed by the path of the water and can be read from the top to the bottom, following the sequence of natural occurrences.
In the rainy season, which is represented on the left-hand side, the aqueducts carry the rainwater from the hills that surround Florence and bring it to a reservoir, mitigating flood in the city of Florence. The reservoir creates a new habitat for a range of birds and fishes. The occupiable donut-shaped floating pavilions surrounding the the legs of the aqueducts, are detached from the rest of the structure and vertically move with water level marking water fluctuation. The pavilion also works as an observatory to watch the animals living in the lake during the rainy season. However, during the dry season, which is represented on the right side, it is visible that the lack of water triggers significant changes in the local ecosystem. As the region experiences reduced rainfall and soaring temperatures during this period, water scarcity threatens flora and fauna, affecting plant life and wildlife.