Cameron King
student
California Polytechnic University
United States of America
Urban Design and Landscape
In the face of escalating climate change and its consequential increase in extreme weather events, it is imperative to revolutionize our relationship with… more
Endrit Sadiku
advisor
University for Business and Technology - UBT
Kosovar
Endrit Sadiku is an architect, urbanist, and researcher specializing in urban resilience,… more
Dear Cameron,
This is a conceptually strong and socially attuned proposal that places the community at the center of climate resilience. The project rightly challenges traditional infrastructure by advocating for an ecological and participatory approach to flooding — one that repositions water not as an enemy but as an active collaborator in shaping public space and civic awareness.
The strategic use of salt marsh vegetation and mobile sponge modules reflects a thoughtful understanding of nature-based solutions. The rethinking of the flood marker as a pedagogical tool further adds to the project's cultural and educational depth.
However, while the theoretical framing is compelling, the graphic language lacks the clarity and precision needed to fully communicate the systemic operations at play. More layered sequencing, atmospheric depth, and refined materiality would better support the richness of the narrative.
Your work embodies the spirit of engaged environmental stewardship. Continue cultivating spatial tools that make resilience a lived and shared experience. You are on the right path, continue refining your tools, for the future will be shaped by those who can translate care into form.