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Slient Currents Ökologesch Restauratioun Erënnerungsstätt vum Yanci Chen and Jing Chen

D'Wierk Slient Currents Ökologesch Restauratioun Erënnerungsstätt vum Designer Yanci Chen and Jing Chen ass en héich geschätzten Gewënner vum prestigiéisen 2025 A' Design Award an Eisen an der Wettbewerbskategorie Nohalteg Produkter, Projeten a Gréngt Design.


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Slient Currents Ökologesch Restauratioun Erënnerungsstätt

vum Yanci Chen and Jing Chen

Client: Ycj Studio

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Silent Currents ass e Gedenk- a Marine-Restauratiounsprojet, deen eng fréier Nuklear-Testsite an e Marine-Schutzgebitt ëmwandelt. Kënschtlech Rëffstrukturen bestinn aus marinnem Zement, deen mat Kalziumkarbonat ugereichert ass, fir de Wuesstem vu Korallen an d'Biodiversitéit z'ënnerstëtzen. Ënnergedauchte Weeër a schwiewend Observatiounsplattforme erlaben de Besucher, dat sech erhuelend Ökosystem ze bewonneren. Gezäitenenergie-Generatore versuergen d'Site mat Stroum. D'Design verbënnt d'Erënnerung un d'Vergaangenheet mat enger laangfristeger ökologescher Erneierung.

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Iwwer den A' Design Award an Eisen

Slient Currents Ökologesch Restauratioun Erënnerungsstätt ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Eisen, enger prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un gutt Designe vergi gëtt, déi déi professionell an industriell Ufuerderunge erfëllen, déi vu gutt gestaltene Kreatioune erwaart ginn. Eisen-Gewënner weisen déi grouss Fäegkeet, déi héich Spezialiséierung, dat Expertewëssen an d'kreativ Kapazitéit vun hire Schëpfer. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Slient Currents Ökologesch Restauratioun Erënnerungsstätt eng héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Kreatioun ass, déi praktesch an innovativ ass. Dëst mam Eisen ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Industrie a huet kompetent technesch Eegeschaften, déi mat Know-how an Talent verbonne sinn. Slient Currents Ökologesch Restauratioun Erënnerungsstätt gëtt fir seng Grëndlechkeet respektéiert a ass gestalt, d'Liewensqualitéit ze verbesseren an ze hëllefen, d'Welt zu enger besserer Plaz ze maachen.

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Eenzegaarteg Eegeschaften
Silent Currents is a memorial and ecological restoration project that transforms a former nuclear test site into a thriving marine sanctuary. The design fosters reef regeneration through artificial reef structures made from eco-friendly marine concrete, accelerating coral growth. Submerged pathways and floating observation points allow visitors to witness marine revival, while integrated tidal energy systems symbolize a transition to sustainable coexistence, merging memory with renewal.
Dimensiounen & Verpackung
Silent Currents spans a 5,000m² marine restoration zone, with artificial reef structures ranging from 2,000mm to 5,000mm in height to support diverse marine habitats. Submerged pathways extend 1,500mm wide, allowing controlled visitor access. Floating observation platforms measure 10,000mm in diameter, integrating tidal energy systems. The site is designed for gradual ecological adaptation, ensuring long-term biodiversity and marine life regeneration.
Tags
marine restoration, artificial reef, tidal energy, ecological memorial, coral regeneration, underwater architecture, sustainable design, nuclear test site transformation, biodiversity conservation, submerged pathways
Produktiounstechnologie
Silent Currents employs marine-grade concrete infused with calcium carbonate to accelerate coral growth and restore marine biodiversity. 3D-printed reef structures optimize surface texture for marine life attachment, while submerged pathways and floating observation decks use recycled polymers and corrosion-resistant alloys. Tidal energy generators harness ocean currents for sustainable power, ensuring a self-sustaining, low-impact intervention that merges ecological restoration with memorialization.
Design Erausfuerderung
The biggest challenge in Silent Currents was transforming a contaminated nuclear test site into a thriving marine sanctuary. Internally, the design had to balance memorialization and ecological regeneration while respecting the site's tragic history. Externally, obstacles included data limitations on long-term radiation effects, marine ecosystem recovery rates, and legal restrictions on site intervention. Overcoming these required interdisciplinary research and innovative material solutions.
Fuerschung
Silent Currents is based on environmental and architectural research exploring post-nuclear site restoration. The objective was to rebuild marine ecosystems while creating a meaningful memorial. Methods included marine biology studies, site mapping, and material testing for reef structures. Data from oceanographers, ecologists, and engineers informed the design. Findings show artificial reefs accelerate biodiversity recovery, influencing sustainable restoration strategies and conservation policies.
Inspiratioun
Silent Currents is inspired by the devastating impact of nuclear testing on marine ecosystems and the urgent need for ecological restoration. The project reimagines a test site as a marine sanctuary, blending memorialization with environmental renewal. Drawing from research on coral rehabilitation, artificial reef technology, and tidal energy, it introduces submerged structures that support biodiversity while serving as a living monument to resilience and transformation.
Projetdauer
Feburary 2025 Pacific Ocean
Operatiounsablaf
Silent Currents invites visitors to experience marine restoration firsthand through floating observation decks and submerged pathways that offer a close view of regenerating ecosystems. Over time, the artificial reef structures become thriving habitats, transforming a once-devastated site into a sanctuary for marine life. The integration of tidal energy systems ensures sustainability, making the site both a memorial and a living example of environmental renewal.
Patenten
Yanci Chen, Jing Chen
Teammemberen
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