WASTE:LAND THESIS PROJECT

WASTE:LAND looked at the opportunities that Brexit present the Irish border in tackling and profiting from the global waste crisis. Using various scales and methodologies, WASTE:LAND investigated the spatial, economic and environmental implications of processing the world’s waste, and used Architecture as a communicative tool to democratise and celebrate the often marginalised industrial processes. By creating Architectural landmarks, new jobs, and a greener, more circular economy either side of the border, the project hopes to show the future of waste is bright.

The World Waste Wall

I calculated the volume of the Worlds annual waste production in its 7 main categories and placed it either side of the Irish Border in 10x10m towers.

Border Zone Masterplan

The Irish border became a 10km zone that contained all of the world's waste and a huge port and canal system to transport it all along to the various sites. Latent waste dumps became mines which fed the WASTE:LAND and new towns were built to house the new workers.

Victoria Waste Falls

I conceptualised all of the 7 natural wonders of the world as waste processing plants to learn lessons about the cross over of sublime natural landscapes and industrial processes. Here is the Victoria falls version.

Testing Scales and Densities

I conducted 9 tests of scale and density; 3 density levels from 3 different transport perspectives to analysis the impact on different users. Here is the low density example from the canal.

'Industrial Romanticism'

One major design hurdle was the lack of architectural design in industrial typologies. I therefore looked to the Romantic art movement and how they used paint to re-conceptualise nature in an industrial age. I learnt lessons about adding drama and excitement.

7 Unnatural Wonders of the World

The WASTE:LAND sites can be seen from an aeroplane, creating a network of waste processing.

Long Section

A canal network allows barges delivering waste into the site to be processed in the towers.

Climbers ascending the tallest tower

The scale of the site allows users to experience it as they would a mountain with climbable walls and hiking routes.

Road User Perspective

How the site was experienced by various users moving at different speeds became an integral part of the design process.

6th Year (MArch): Selected Work