The renders depict floating plastic-crate islands in post-flood Tokyo, designed to be mobile, adaptable, and ecologically beneficial. These floating neighborhoods reduce storm-wave energy, act as buffers, and improve estuarine environments while fostering a deeper human connection with nature. The system, governed by flexible agreements among inhabitants, encourages shared responsibility and community building. A step-by-step construction manual accompanies the proposal, offering practical guidance for creating these islands and empowering residents to adapt to climate change. While this design explores coping strategies for a climate-ravaged world, it does not endorse plastic use, but instead highlights the urgency of addressing climate issues before such extreme measures are needed.
The project was also exhibited at the Miller Institute for Contemporary Art in 2016, and featured in an article in Lunch Magazine, Charlottesville, Virginia.