In the Adriatic Sea, old offshore oil platforms stand as reminders of industrial prowess, awaiting transformation on Iron Island. This project envisions a paradigm shift from decommissioning to sustainability, where these platforms become hubs of innovation and environmental stewardship. Inspired by the ocean’s waves, this project invites marine life to coexist with human activity. Each rig hosts research centers and public spaces for immersive ocean exploration, fostering a commitment to conservation. Through reefing, these structures become sanctuaries for biodiversity. Iron Island offers diverse opportunities, from education to community engagement, all interconnected by a shared ethos of sustainability. As the sun sets, Iron Island emerges as a symbol of nature’s resilience and human ingenuity, inviting all to join in shaping a hopeful future.
Massing Extrusion
Tilting
Carving
Final Form
1. Resource Extraction
Constructing on-site sea factory transforming platform’s materials into new building components
2. Prefabricated Structure
Transporting off-site manufactured steel structures to construct submerged building parts. An existing cranes facilitate the assemblage
3. On-site Re-use
The factory transforms specific-extracted materials into building components installed in certain functions
4. Recycle the Factory
Dismantling existing crane, platforms and factory and reusing them as above-water architectural components
