Modern Georgian architecture is rapidly evolving with the introduction of more design-savvy silhouettes that offer viable solutions "to the challenges a city might face in a century from now." With rapid urbanization and the sinking of large metropolitans — from New York City to Bangkok, flooding is becoming a real problem. As a result, Dezeen x MINI Living launched an Urban Home Competition that explores innovative and problem-addressing ideas.
London-based The D*Haus Company won first prize for its modern Georgian architecture that boasts a flood-resistant design. The studio presents a series of pre-fabricated homes that are elevated from the ground by 3D-printed platforms made with concrete. The urban-sustainability project is cleverly dubbed 'Kentish Classic' and with it, The D*Haus Company envisions "a more vernacular future."
Flood-Proof Modern Georgian Architecture
The D*haus Company Boasts Award-Winning House Designs
Trend Themes
1. Modern Georgian Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing flood-resistant homes using elevated and 3D-printed platforms made with concrete.
2. Rapid Urbanization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of flooding in rapidly urbanizing cities.
3. Urban Home Competition - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging and rewarding creative and problem-solving ideas to tackle urban challenges such as flooding.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating advanced technologies like 3D printing and sustainable design principles into architectural projects.
2. Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new construction techniques and materials to create flood-resistant buildings and infrastructure.
3. Urban Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enabling cities to better prepare and adapt to the effects of climate change, such as flooding, through innovative urban planning strategies.