NATURAE - An Amphibious Community

The word amphibian comes from the Greek term amphi meaning “double” and bios meaning “life”. “Living a double life” implies as being related or suitable for both land and water, as well as suggest a relationship between both. Therefore, an Amphibious Dwelling will inhabit a space not just where water and land met but where they overlap. The site for the Housing Community is located at the Coconut Grove Bay.

NATURAE blurs the lines between nature and the built environment by embracing the natural elements. Situated on a concrete floating platform in Coconut Grove, this amphibious community is comprised of 24 dwellings that incorporate sustainable elements to adpat the changing climate. Each cluster of dwellings incorporates a community garden, encouraging sustainable farming. The organic design allows for fluid circulation from the dwellings to the mixed use programs: a yoga studio, co-working space, and a communal kitchen.