Carlo Ratti Associati Designs Kinetic Solutions to Flooding, Transforming Turin's Waterfront in Italy

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Carlo Ratti Associati has revealed the design transformation of Turin’s historic waterfront in Italy. The project’s main aim is to address the current climate crisis and leverage architectural solutions to create spaces that can withstand the recurring floods of the Po River. Throughout the scheme, many architectural elements are kinetic, allowing them to rise above the water. “Floating Above the Floods” creates new solutions for urban climate adaptations and provides insights into universal strategies for urban waterways.

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Cite: Nour Fakharany. "Carlo Ratti Associati Designs Kinetic Solutions to Flooding, Transforming Turin's Waterfront in Italy" 24 Oct 2023. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1008734/carlo-ratti-associati-designs-kinetic-solutions-to-flooding-transforming-turins-waterfront-in-italy> ISSN 0719-8884

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