This week I further investigated the possibilities of using ceramic modules for waterfront resilience. As you can tell by the sketches my designs went on a tangent, applying the fins and potted plants from previous weeks onto a residential facade.

More closely related to our discussions last Tuesday I thought about how ceramic modules could form a sloped roof, where the modules could potentially create a self supporting structure.

My most developed idea was creating a wall system out of plates with planters on them. As the design is elaborated there would be more complex ridges and curvature. The modules would overlap vertically in order to create a tighter seal, and pinches in towards the bottom to direct cascading water directly to a planter. Although I’m planning on adding more texture to the modules I do think it’s currently a bit too flat and the planter is not integrated enough. So I think there’s room for improvement.