Hope on Water is an interdisciplinary research project for the anticipated Istanbul earthquake that proposes several emergency gathering points in case of an earthquake. So? Architecture&Ideas proposes Fload&Floaty, an alternative solution involving water
Can water be the solution? Fold&Floaty
Fold&Floaty is a prototype floating house that originates from the idea of providing shelter in case of the much anticipated earthquake in Istanbul: can water, and not land, be the solution?
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Fold&Float is a collapsible structure made of a lightweight steel structure that was specially developed for emergency situations and allows for quick and easy installation. The unit consists of two main parts: the upper structure and a floating concrete pontoon
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Top image, content and gallery images: Kayhan Kaygusuz