AGRI-CULTURAL OASIS
- Sustainable Living and Dominican TraditionsSamana Peninsula, Dominican Republic
Off Grid Farm International Architecture Competition
by The Samana Group
Honorable Mention
2024 Spring
Team Work with
Xuechen Kang, Yee Foo Lai, Yuanhao Zhou
Competition Brief
Link to competition final resuts:
https://sandbox.archi/final-results/
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This innovative competition invited architecture students and young architects to envision and design a sustainable, self-sufficient farm in the heart of the Samana Peninsula in the Dominican Republic. The goal was to create a model for off-grid farming that integrates renewable energy, advanced water management systems, and sustainable agricultural practices—addressing some of the most pressing challenges of remote living and farming in this unique environment.
The Samana Group, known for its commitment to sustainable development and affordable luxury, provided the ideal backdrop for this competition. The group’s focus on integrating urban master planning, lifestyle design, and high-quality infrastructure into untouched natural environments set the stage for participants to push the boundaries of conventional farming and design.
Participants were challenged to create designs that would not only sustain themselves with minimal environmental impact but also contribute to the resilience and economic development of local communities. By emphasizing the use of local materials and promoting environmental stewardship, this competition aimed to pioneer solutions that could shape a more sustainable and resilient future for the Samana Peninsula and similar remote locations worldwide.
Link to competition final resuts:
https://sandbox.archi/final-results/