Project by Andrew Yang & Hyoju Kim
This project proposes a biodegradable floating habitat for Bushwick Inlet that addresses ecological instability in polluted, brackish urban waters. Constructed from coconut husks, oyster shells, natural fibers, and lightweight wood, the raft creates layered microhabitats for aquatic organisms, birds, and microbial communities. Submerged elements provide refuge and filtration, while elevated perches support avian activity and nutrient exchange. Designed with time as a material, the structure gradually decomposes and sinks, enriching the benthic environment and introducing hard substrate where it is scarce. By embracing decay as a productive ecological process, the project reframes floating infrastructure as a temporary yet catalytic agent for urban waterfront restoration, biodiversity, and material circularity.
