As cities around the world are experiencing rising sea levels, land subsidence, shortage of affordable housing and fresh water. The design of ‘Fresh on Sea’ is an answer to all these complications for the inhabitants of Little River and Little Haiti. A unique community living with public courtyards that contribute to the overall function of harvesting and filtering rainwater. This use of living on the intermediate layer of the conjunction between fresh- and saltwater assists to a dimension of its own urban metabolism. Isn’t that refreshing?

Affordability is derived from the principles of stack, standardize and simplify. Three flexible yet standardized units that can be modified to the varying needs of its inhabitants. The warm and flexible character of Cross Laminated Timber is ideal for a playful execution of these principles. ‘Fresh on Sea’ is the addition the people and its colorful community of Little River and Little Haiti would thrive on, by giving an affordable yet fascinating platform for the connection between the people and its waters.