The Vessel Type

  • Company/Studio
    Ruiting Xu
  • Instagram
  • Lead Designer(s)
    Ruiting Xu
  • Prize
    Winner in Architecture/Infrastructures & Transportation
  • Project Website

The Vessel Type is a climate-responsive architectural typology designed for western Madagascar. It collects, filters, and stores rainwater while serving as a communal and cultural space. Addressing seasonal droughts and floods, it supports agriculture and social equity. As a replicable system, the typology can expand across regions, forming a resilient network that sustains ecological cycles and community life.

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