Ebb & Flow

Ebb & Flow

Site

Castlefield, Manchester, UK

Castlefield, Manchester, UK

Typology

Wetland Research Lab, Public Engagement

Wetland Research Lab, Public Engagement

Year

2025

Softwares

Rhino, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, D5 Render

Rhino, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, D5 Render

Ebb & Flow is a multi-use public building designed to foster ecological awareness and engagement within a dynamic wetland landscape. The proposal responds to seasonal flooding and biodiversity needs through a floating pontoon foundation, glulam structural system, and low-impact materials like lime render and aerated concrete. The building blends community space, scientific research, and exhibition to create a shared interface between people and ecology. The architecture seeks to harmonize with the site’s natural rhythms while encouraging stewardship through design.

Ebb & Flow

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existing site section
visualisation
concept parametric form
construct
visualisation
concept section
concept site sketch
concept collage
tectonic strategy
visualisation
internal plan
technical detail
visualisation

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