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Ignorance is bliss. The climate crisis is worsening, with substantial increases in climate change-related natural disasters devastating homes and livelihoods. Despite global recognition by national and international bodies, progress toward resolving the issue remains exceedingly slow. Consequently, an individual response must be enacted to ensure we do not irreversibly destroy the planet, and that nature doesn’t eradicate humanity. This starts with a newfound respect for nature, particularly water under the guise of raising sea levels.

Sublime Tension

This project contributes to the discourse on the sublimity of water through an architectural lens, focusing on Cockatoo Island's history and ecology. It proposes a museum that memorialises water and addresses environmental challenges, emphasising a response to the climate crisis. It utilises a framework of principles to enact this; Introspection, Symbiosis, Porosity and Journey. It is additionally underpinned by sustainable practices, like an algae farm and advanced water collection, to transform Cockatoo Island into a beacon of spiritual and custodial architecture and prompt an individual response to climate change.