World of Water Hyacinth.

The architectural design focuses on creating a lightweight steel frame structure for residential units, with protective structures composed of pressed steel plates combined with a dragon bone framework, connected securely using bolts. The baseboard integrates inflatable air compartments, which remain concealed when not in use and expand when submerged, providing essential buoyancy to keep the structure afloat. This design reduces load stress on the structure and maximizes flotation efficiency. The wall panels, floors, and supplementary components are prefabricated in factories for mass production and assembled on-site, enhancing construction efficiency. Additionally, the water and electricity systems are embedded within the structure's pipeline network for seamless integration. In response to the challenges of the post-pandemic era, where outbreaks may arise unpredictably, architecture must adapt to address long-term disruptions in social and spatial dynamics. The prolonged pandemic has highlighted the unequal distribution of medical resources, the challenges of urban high-rise living during lockdowns, and the need for more resilient architectural solutions. The design explores how architecture can play a role in mitigating these issues by embracing adaptability and resilience. Inspired by historical water-based settlements described in works such as "The Floating World," the project envisions a modern interpretation of floating communities. Traditional floating settlements demonstrate natural advantages in disaster resilience, rising and falling with fluctuating water levels while remaining self-sufficient. This design draws on those principles, envisioning a water-based living system that not only ensures safety during floods but also supports sustainable industries adapted to fluctuating water environments. The water-based community integrates flexible architectural strategies to respond dynamically to complex and changing environmental and social conditions. By leveraging the adaptability of floating structures, the design addresses pressing issues such as recurring pandemics, rising sea levels, and population pressures. It represents a forward-thinking approach to resilient architecture, balancing functionality, sustainability, and adaptability to create a harmonious coexistence between human habitation and natural ecosystems.