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Retrofited Oil Rig as Garden Building for Avoid Obvious Architects

SkyRig aims to replace the existing oil rigs in water with three high-rise modular structures to provide housing, and retail, commercial, and public amenities. The complex will provide equitable, reliable, and sustainable living in the downtown area while referencing the city’s past in the oil industry. Using wind, solar, water, and biomass to generate energy, water, and food, the towers will provide a circular lifestyle with net zero operation carbon.

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We ensure Skyrig is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Opgeknapte Olieboor As Tuinbou AF, Platforma E Rinovuar E Naftës Si Ndërtimi I Kopshtit SQ, እንደገና የተሻሻለ የዘይት ማቀፊያ እንደ የአትክልት ግንባታ AM, إن منصة النفط المعدلة كمبنى حديقة AR, Վերազինված Նավթային Հարթակ, Քանի Որ Պարտեզի Շենքը HY, Bağ Tikintisi Kimi Təkmilləşdirilmiş Neft Platforması AZ, Lorategiko Eraikin Gisa Berritutako Petrolio-Plataforma EU, Мадэрнізаваная Нафтавая Вышка Ў Выглядзе Садовага Будынка BE, বাগান বিল্ডিং হিসাবে Retrofited তেল রিগ BN, Retrofitirana Naftna Platforma Kao Vrtna Zgrada BS, Модернизирана Нефтена Платформа Като Градинска Сграда BG, ဥယျာဉ်အဆောက်အအုံအဖြစ် ပြန်လည်ပြုပြင်ထားသော ရေနံတူးစင် MY, La Plataforma Petroliera Renovada Com A Construcció De Jardins CA, Ang Gi-Retrofit Nga Oil Rig Kay Ang Garden Building CEB, Retrofited Oil Rig As Garden Building NY, 將石油鑽井平台改造為花園建築 ZY, 将石油钻井平台改造为花园建筑 ZH, Rig Oliu Retrofited Cum'è Edifiziu Giardinu CO, Preuređena Naftna Platforma Kao Vrtna Zgrada HR, Dovybavená Ropná Plošina Jako Zahradní Budova CS, Eftermonteret Olieplatform Som Havebygning DA, Het Achteraf Inbouwen Van Een Booreiland Als Tuinbouw NL, Renovigita Naftoplatformo Kiel Ĝardenkonstruaĵo EO, Aiaehitusena Modifitseeritud Naftapuurtorn ET, Jälkiasennettu Öljynporauslautta Puutarharakennukseksi FI, La Plate-Forme Pétrolière Rénovée En Tant Que Bâtiment De Jardin FR, A Th' Ann An Crann-Ola Ath-Dhealbhaichte Mar Thogalach Gàrraidh GD, Plataforma Petrolífera Renovada Como Construción De Xardín GL, რეტროფიტირებული ნავთობის გაყალბება, როგორც ბაღის შენობა KA, Die Nachgerüstete Bohrinsel Als Gartengebäude DE, Ανακαινισμένη Εξέδρα Άντλησης Πετρελαίου Καθώς Το Κτίριο Κήπου EL, ગાર્ડન બિલ્ડિંગ તરીકે રેટ્રોફાઇટેડ ઓઇલ રિગ GU, Ekipe Lwil Oliv Modènize Kòm Bilding Jaden HT, Sake Gyara Na'urar Mai A Matsayin Ginin Lambu HA, ʻo Ka ʻaila ʻaila Hou ʻia E Like Me Ke Kūkulu ʻana I Ka Māla HAW, אסדת נפט משופצת כבניין גן HE, उद्यान निर्माण के रूप में रेट्रोफिटेड ऑयल रिग HI, Retrofited Roj Rig Li Vaj Tsev HMN, Az Utólagos Olajfúró Fúrótorony Kertépítésként HU, Endurbyggður Olíuborpallur Sem Garðbygging IS, Mmanụ Emegharịgharịrị Dị Ka Ụlọ Ubi IG, Anjungan Minyak Yang Dipasang Sebagai Bangunan Taman ID, Rig Ola Iarfheistithe Mar Fhoirgneamh Gairdín GA, La Piattaforma Petrolifera Retrofittata Come Costruzione Di Giardini IT, 庭園の建物として改装された石油掘削装置は JA, Rig Lenga Retrofited Minangka Bangunan Taman JV, ಗಾರ್ಡನ್ ಕಟ್ಟಡವು ಒಂದು ರೀತಿಯ ಫ್ಯೂಚರಿಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಆಗಿ ರಿಟ್ರೋಫಿಟೆಡ್ ಆಯಿಲ್ ರಿಗ್ KN, Қайта Жабдықталған Мұнай Бұрғылау Қондырғысы Ретінде Бақша Құрылысы KK, អណ្តូងប្រេងដែលបានជួសជុលឡើងវិញជាអគារសួនច្បារ KM, Retrofited Oil Rig Nk Kubaka Ubusitani RW, 정원 건물로 개조된 석유 장비는 KO, Çala Neftê Ya Nûjenkirî Wekî Avahiya Baxçe KU, Бакча Курулушу Катары Кайра Жабдылган Мунай Бургулоо KY, ການຂຸດເຈາະນໍ້າມັນທີ່ຖືກປັບປຸງຄືນໃຫມ່ຍ້ອນວ່າການກໍ່ສ້າງສວນ LO, Oleum Rig Ut Horto Aedificatum Retrofited LA, Modernizēta Naftas Platforma Kā Dārza Celtniecība LV, Modifikuota Naftos Platforma Kaip Sodo Statyba LT, Retrofited Ueleg Rig Als Gaart Gebai LB, Модернизирана Нафтена Платформа Како Градба На Градина MK, Ny Fanamboaran-Tsolika Nohavaozina Toy Ny Fananganana Zaridaina MG, Pelantar Minyak Yang Diubah Suai Sebagai Bangunan Taman MS, പൂന്തോട്ട നിർമ്മാണമെന്ന നിലയിൽ പുനർനിർമ്മിച്ച ഓയിൽ റിഗ് ML, Rig Taż-Żejt Retrofited Bħala Bini Tal-Ġnien MT, Ko Te Rig Hinu Kua Whakahouhia I Te Mea Ko Te Hanga Maara MI, बाग इमारत म्हणून Retrofited तेल रिग MR, Цэцэрлэгийн Барилгын Хувьд Шинэчилсэн Нефтийн Цооног MN, बगैंचा निर्माणको रूपमा रिट्रोफिटेड तेल रिग NE, Ettermontert Oljerigg Som Hagebygging NO, ବଗିଚା ବିଲଡିଂ ଭାବରେ ରିଟ୍ରୋଫାଇଟ୍ ତେଲ ରିଗ୍ OR, Retrofited د تیلو رګ په توګه د باغ ودانۍ PS, سکوی نفتی مقاوم سازی شده به عنوان ساختمان باغ FA, Zmodernizowana Platforma Wiertnicza Jako Budynek Ogrodowy PL, Plataforma De Petróleo Reformada Como Construção De Jardim PT, ਗਾਰਡਨ ਬਿਲਡਿੰਗ ਦੇ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਰੀਟਰੋਫਾਈਟਡ ਆਇਲ ਰਿਗ PA, Instalație Petrolieră Modernizată Ca Clădire De Grădină RO, Модернизированная Нефтяная Вышка Под Садовую Постройку RU, Toe Fa'afo'i Fa'aili Suau'u E Pei O Le Fausiaina O Fa'ato'aga SM, Реконструисана Нафтна Платформа Као Баштенска Зграда SR, Retrofited Oiri Rig Sekuvaka Kwebindu SN, Retrofited آئل رگ جيئن باغ جي عمارت SD, උද්‍යාන ගොඩනැගීම අනාගතවාදී වර්ගයක් ලෙස ප්‍රතිනිර්මාණය කරන ලද තෙල් රිග් SI, Modernizovaná Ropná Plošina Ako Záhradná Budova SK, Naknadno Opremljena Naftna Ploščad Kot Vrtna Zgradba SL, Qalabka Saliidda Dib Loo Habeeyay Sida Dhismaha Beerta SO, Retrofited Oli Rig E Le Mohaho Oa Serapa ST, La Plataforma Petrolera Modernizada Como Edificio De Jardín ES, Rig Minyak Retrofited Salaku Wangunan Taman SU, Retrofited Mafuta Rig Kama Jengo Bustani SW, Eftermonterad Oljerigg Som Trädgårdsbyggande SV, Ang Retrofited Oil Rig Bilang Gusali Ng Hardin TL, Дастгоҳи Нафтии Бозсозӣ Ҳамчун Бинои Боғ TG, தோட்டக் கட்டிடம் TA, Бакча Төзелеше TT, గార్డెన్ బిల్డింగ్‌గా రెట్రోఫిటెడ్ ఆయిల్ రిగ్ TE, แท่นขุดเจาะน้ำมันดัดแปลงเป็นอาคารสวนถือ TH, Bahçe Binası Olarak Yenilenen Petrol Platformu TR, Bag Binasy Hökmünde Gaýtadan Işlenen Nebit Desgasy TK, Модернізована Нафтова Вишка Як Садовий Будинок UK, ریٹروفیٹڈ آئل رگ بطور گارڈن بلڈنگ UR, قايتا ياسالغان نېفىت بۇرغىلاش باغچىسى UG, Qayta Jihozlangan Neft Platformasi Bog 'binosi Sifatida UZ, Giàn Khoan Dầu Được Trang Bị Thêm Làm Công Trình Sân Vườn VI, Rig Olew Ôl-Ffitio Fel Adeilad Gardd CY, Retrofited Oalje Rig As Tún Gebou FY, Retrofited Oyile Rig Njengoko Isakhiwo Igadi XH, רעטראָפיטיד ייל ריג ווי גאָרטן בנין YI, Retrofited Epo Rig Bi Ọgba Ile YO, Retrofited Uwoyela Rig Njengoba Isakhiwo Engadini ZU, Retrofited Oil Rig as Garden Building EN.

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Unique Properties

SkyRig aims to replace the existing oil rigs in water with three high rise modular structures to provide housing, retail, commercial, and public amenities. The complex will provide equitable, reliable, and sustainable living in the downtown area while referencing the city’s past in the oil industry. Using wind, solar, water, and biomass to generate energy, water, and food, the towers will provide a circular lifestyle with net zero operation carbon.

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sustainable, retrofit, water, amphibian, parks

Production Technology

Modular construction is set to transform an oil rig into a sustainable building with a unique garden that will extend from below water level up to 40 levels high. This innovative project promises to be a game-changer in the construction industry as it offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional building methods. The modular construction approach involves the use of pre-fabricated modules, which are assembled on-site to create a fully functional building. This method not only reduces construction time but also minimizes waste and lowers carbon emissions. The garden, which will be integrated into the building's design, will provide a natural oasis in the midst of the urban landscape. The project is an exciting example of how creativity and innovation can transform existing structures into sustainable, functional, and beautiful spaces that benefit both people and the environment.

Design Challenge

Lagos, one of the largest cities in Nigeria, has been facing an urban sprawl issue due to its rapidly growing population. As a result, there is a need for innovative solutions to tackle this issue and ensure the efficient use of land and resources. One potential solution is the use of high-rise buildings, which can offer a more sustainable and space-efficient alternative to traditional low-rise developments. By replacing old oil rigs with modern high-rise buildings, Lagos can not only reduce its urban sprawl but also create an iconic symbol of sustainability for the city. High-rise buildings can be designed to meet high environmental standards by incorporating features such as energy-efficient systems, green roofs, and renewable energy sources. In addition, these buildings can provide a range of amenities for residents, including shops, restaurants, and public spaces. The use of high-rise buildings in Lagos can therefore be a win-win solution for the city's urban sprawl issue and its sustainability goals.

Project Duration

Lagos, Nigeria

Operation Flow

Oil rigs are massive structures that have a foundation that lands at the bottom of the sea. Therefore, any conversion or transformation of these structures will require a unique approach. The result can be a unique and exciting space that combines functionality with creativity, and provides a new way to use existing structures in an environmentally-friendly way.

Research

The increasing threat of rising sea levels has become a major concern for many coastal cities around the world, with New York being no exception. As a result, architects and designers are exploring new and innovative solutions to futureproof our communities against the potential impact of climate change. One such solution is the amphibian design, which could offer a promising way to adapt to the changing environment. This design concept is inspired by the ability of amphibians to live both on land and in water, and involves creating buildings that can function in a similar way. By incorporating features such as floating foundations, water tight seals, and amphibious vehicles, these buildings can adapt to rising water levels and remain functional during flooding events. The amphibian design could be a crucial tool in the fight against the impact of climate change, and may help to ensure the long term sustainability of coastal cities like New York.

Inspiration

Lagos, Nigeria is the most populated megacity in Africa with 15.4 million people. As the city grows in low density fashion, the quality of living has not improved with more equitable public amenities and infrastructure. The Lagos Lagoon on the other hand is a signature waterfront for its CBD but is currently filled with oil rig and tanks. Sky Rig retrofits these structures. Existing communities can benefit from better open spaces, greenery, renewable energy, sanitation, and communal spaces.

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Project Overview

Skyrig Retrofited Oil Rig as Garden Building has been a Iron winner in the Futuristic Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Vicky Chan was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Skyrig Retrofited Oil Rig as Garden Building.

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