Lotus-inspired Public Space Collects Rainwater to Reduce Runoff Footprint
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Technology
HUNI Architectes tackled Da Nang’s runoff footprint with their competition-winning design for the Da Nang City Center Square in Vietnam.
Designed with SUDS (sustainable urban drainage systems), this attractive lotus flower-inspired square will create a vibrant public space and destination that collects and reduces stormwater runoff.
Da Nang City Center Square by HUNI Architectes, Image source: Huni Architectes via Inhabitat,
HUNI Architectes’ design beat a shortlist of 15 proposals in a competition organized by the city as part of a greater masterplan to transform Da Nang into Vietnam’s most modernized metropolis by 2030. The architects’ vision for Da Nang City Center Square draws inspiration from Vietnam’s national flower, the lotus, which symbolizes divine beauty.
Reducing stormwater runoff was a major goal of the design. Impervious surfaces like asphalt will be swapped out for pervious materials such as permeable paving and landscaping, while tree pits will be designed to collect, slow, and filter the flow of stormwater.
Water features and interactive fountains will double as SUDS (sustainable urban drainage systems) and can be enjoyed year-round along with lighting and performance sets.
Image source: Huni Architectes via Inhabitat,
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Taxonomy
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Stormwater Management
- Stormwater
- Urban Water
- Urban Water Supply
- Storm Water Management
- Urban Drainage System
- Urban Water Infrastructure
- Urban Design