15- Case Studies
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Kidbrooke Village – London, United Kingdom
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Hunter’s Point South Park – New York, USA
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Stilted Project in Belén – Iquitos, Peru
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Petaluma Wetlands Park – California, USA
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Sponge Cities – China
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Dongpo Wetland Park – Sichuan, China
Innovative Land Use
In an environment defined by wetlands and fragile ecosystems, Harmony Life revolutionizes land use.
What could have become filled and degraded surface is instead transformed into a respected and preserved natural foundation:
Only 20% of the total area is physically occupied, significantly minimizing the development footprint.
Vertical expansion is prioritized, allowing for higher density without sacrificing natural terrain.
The stilted design, inspired by ancestral techniques but reinterpreted through modern technology, enables construction without touching the ground—preserving water flow, wildlife movement, and natural vegetation growth.
This approach not only protects the environment, but redefines the paradigm of development in wetland ecosystems, making it replicable in areas such as Florida’s Intracoastal region and even in coastal zones across the country.
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1. Kidbrooke Village – London, United Kingdom
A residential development that transformed a former housing complex into an integrated community with green corridors and wetlands. In collaboration with the London Wildlife Trust, solutions such as bat boxes and sustainable drainage systems were incorporated.
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2. Hunter’s Point South Park – New York, USA
An 11-acre urban park in Queens that utilizes curved wetlands and a peninsula that becomes an island during high tide to manage flooding. Designed by Weiss/Manfredi, ARUP, and SWA/Balsley, it combines green infrastructure with recreational spaces.
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3. Stilted Project in Belén – Iquitos, Peru
Research proposing prototypes of stilted housing adapted to flood-prone areas, improving thermal comfort and reducing pollution. It employs bioclimatic strategies and digital tools for design.
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4. Petaluma Wetlands Park – California, EE. UU.
Designed by Patricia Johanson, this park integrates art, wastewater treatment, and habitat restoration within an urban environment, using forms inspired by local wildlife for the treatment lagoons.
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5. Sponge Cities – China
An initiative led by landscape architect Kongjian Yu, transforming urban landscapes to absorb and retain water, reducing flooding through permeable surfaces and constructed wetlands.
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6. Dongpo Wetland Park – Sichuan, China
An urban park providing connected multifunctional green spaces, ensuring the sustainable development of the city while preserving the original wetland environment.
These projects demonstrate how the integration of innovative and sustainable architectural solutions can address urban challenges in sensitive environments.