The winners of the 2022 Skyscraper Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for high-rise architecture, have been announced.
Entrants are asked to consider the following:
Advances in technology
The exploration of sustainable systems
The establishment of new urban and architectural methods to solve economic, social, and cultural problems of the contemporary city
Solving the scarcity of natural resources and infrastructure
The exponential increase of inhabitants, pollution, economic division, and unplanned urban sprawl.
Architects, students, engineers, and designers collectively submitted 427 projects. The Jury selected 3 winners and 20 honourable mentions from this list.
Watch the Video
Climate Control Skyscraper
Climate Control Skyscraper, a series of structures that can modify weather conditions that would improve the global climate crisis, was named the overall winner of the 2022 Skyscraper Competition.
The concept aims to stop desertification, rising temperatures, and natural disasters with a gigantic above-sea skyscraper. Anchored through subsea trusses, cloud seeds, chemical catalysts, and human resources are imported through ports accessible in all directions. They also export sodium chloride and ionic substances obtained by electrolyzing seawater.
Power is supplied by a solar panel roof and a wind pressure generator on the lower level of the building, and electricity is generated through water vapour moving upwards and passing through a wind pressure generator.
Picture: an image showing the structures that make up the Climate Control Skyscraper concept. Image Credit: eVolo magazine
A laboratory inside the tower transmits meteorological observation information to the control ring through communication with the CCT Weather satellite, which is floating in space.
The creators, Kim Gyeong Jeung, Min Yeong Gi, and Yu Sang Gu from South Korea would like to set up Climate Control Towers in countries around the world, eliminating the threat of disasters caused by heavy rainfalls by getting rid of clouds.
Tsunami Park
Wang Jue, Zhang Qian, Zhang Changsheng, Li Muchun, and Xu Jing from China were awarded second place for Tsunami Park, a skyscraper built along Tonga’s long and narrow coastline to reduce the biological and ecological damage caused by a tsunami.
The designers wanted to reframe “the catastrophic nature of the tsunami into a gift from nature to mankind” using buildings. They even envisage that the higher platforms of the building will become a safe place to watch a tsunami.
Using the “edge wave effect” of tsunamis, the Tsunami Park structure is designed to dissipate these natural disasters when it has not yet inundated a city.
Picture: an image showing the interior of Tsunami Park, showing people travelling on small boats. Image Credit: eVolo magazine
Inspired by the mangroves whose root systems naturally mitigate the effect of tsunamis, this skyscraper consists of a single unit aggregated to form a vast complex along the coastline. Each cell consists of a bottom pillar and a top multi-level platform. The bottom pillar is made up of thick concrete columns that form a porous structure to dissipate the force of the tsunami.
This skyscraper also has a “disaster state” where the upper part of the building functions to absorb the waves of a tsunami. Each level of the building has a water cistern, and the absorbed water is transferred through columns to an underground desalination area for treatment.
New Spring
In third place is “New Spring”, a structure that aims to stimulate biodiversity.
Designed by Michał Spólnik from Austria and Marcin Kitala from Poland, the structure is inspired by the global lack of crop diversity’s threat to global food and nutrition security.
This striking building is a set of garden modules, each belonging to a particular biome, containing distinct flora, soil, microorganisms, small animals, and microclimate.
With the modules are experimental proto-gardens, which bring together plants that do not co-exist in the natural environment. It is hoped that through this, new crop solutions and adaptations can be found.
Picture: an image showing the New Spring structure, in the middle of a crop field. Image Credit: eVolo magazine
Urban Condenser
One of the entries that received an honourable mention was Urban Condenser, a structure inspired by the migrant worker community of China.
Picture: an image showing the Urban Condenser community. Image Credit: eVolo magazine
Described as “a super community to stimulate social development” the space allows urban residents and migrant workers to intermingle, aiming to de-marginalise migrant workers who often feel displaced or unaccepted.
Main Picture: an image showing the exterior of Tsunami Park. Image Credit: eVolo magazine
Tackling the “Blandemic” in the Built Environment – Thomas Heatherwick Book Launch
ThisWeekinFM attended the much-anticipated launch of designer Thomas Heatherwick’s latest book, a manifesto on creating buildings that uplift and bring humanity to...
Biosafety Tech Company Achieves World Changing Idea Award
An IoT-enabled disinfection technology company has been named in Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards.
R-Zero's intelligent biosafety platform...
Roll-up, Roll-up - Everyman a Winner. Stirling Prize 2014
In something of a shock decision, Liverpool's new Everyman Theatre has won the coveted Stirling Prize and beaten the favourites - the LSE’s student centre in...
Six of the Best - Stirling Prize Nominees Featured ThisWeekinFM
The shortlist for the prestigious 2014 RIBA Stirling Prize for the best new building has been announced and ThisWeekinFM will be looking at each nominee (with thanks to...
Glasgow City Council is developing new planning guidance for tall buildings, to ensure that they meet design standards and do not spoil existing views.
Council...
Pareto FM’s Andrew Hulbert Named in Guardian Global Diversity List
The founder of facilities services provider Pareto FM has been recognised in the Global Diversity List 2023 as an Inspirational Role Model.
Andrew Hulbert, Pareto...
BCO NextGen Awards Celebrates Young Professionals in Commercial Property
The British Council for Offices NextGen Awards 2023 rewarded young professionals from AECOM, BGY, Cundall and Turner & Townsend.
Held at Quaglino's in...
MRI Software Named as World Leaders in Intelligent Leasing
IDC MarketScape has named MRI Software a Leader in Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Lease Accounting and Administration Applications in its 2023 vendor...
Rinnai Full Product Availability 24/7 For Next Day Delivery Of All Hot Water Heating Unit Models
Rinnai has announced guaranteed product availability, especially for its 48-58kW range of continuous flow N Series commercial hot water heating products and systems. Click Image To Read More
Industry Insight: Destination Net-Zero
In our second Q&A with Jeff Alden, CEO at SEE Services, we discuss what impact COP28 could have on the facilities sector and explore the role FM plays in the journey to net-zero. Click Image To Read More
Spain, Germany & Italy Repurposing Gas Networks Capable Of Carrying Hydrogen
Chris Goggin reports on how European economies such as Spain, Italy and Germany are working towards phasing out fossil fuels and repurposing their domestic gas networks & distribution systems to accommodate other fuels including hydrogen. Click Image To Read More
Collaboration & Active Co-Operation Is Key To Liquid Renewable Fuels Future
Close collaboration and co-operation on all aspects of the off-grid renewable fuels market is helping both the appliance manufacturers and the liquid fuels industry make significant inroads into achieving lower carbon footprints for all in the supply chain, all the way to the end-user. Click Image To Read More
Energy Transition Update
ThisWeekinFM Guest Editor, Daniel Lynn, looks across the globe to observe how separate economies are introducing alternative clean energies into domestic energy options. Click Image To Read More
Rinnai Website For New Vlogs, Blogs and Podcasts
Rinnai’s website now includes vlogs, blogs and podcasts on the full range of topics and informational films on heating and hot water systems delivery. Click Image To Read More
Workplace Expectations Have Changed; So Should Your Maintenance Strategy
There has never been a better time to reassess your maintenance management strategy to empower maintenance teams to tackle the challenges ahead. Click Image To Read More
Breathing for a Better Tomorrow: BSRIA's 2023 Cleaner Air Event
BSRIA proudly presents 'Cleaner Air, Better Tomorrow,' a ground-breaking event aimed at elevating the discourse on air quality and its profound impact on our lives. Click Image To Read More
FM Qualifications at the College of Central London
Qualifications are essential to gaining recognition and respect. Our mission is to provide skills and knowledge to help you achieve success in IWFM level 5 and 6. Click Image To Read More
ThisWeekinFM – Headline Media Partner
Visit our dedicated EMEX Playlist For All Our Energy Management Focus Interviews. Click Image To Read More