Karst Water Filtration Staircase by Chi-Hao Chiang

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DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Karst

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Water Filtration Staircase

INSPIRATION:
The goal is to allow nature to appear and break the traditional boundary that we humans created, separating ourselves from nature. After many physical explorations, the proposal was narrowed down to create an interactive community for humans and water. Also, the reason for naming the staircase Karst is from the Karst terrain, which is famous for solutional caves, with its cave form and the process that acid rain can act with the crushed oyster shell.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Karst, a modular staircase designed for Governors Island in New York, is like a solutional cave for people to see and hear the flowing water, with a water-filtering system that brings the sensation of nature into the house, connecting the community of humans and water. Each module has a pocket for placing a bag of crushed oyster shells, and the shells composed of calcium carbonate can react with acid rain to reduce ocean acidification by absorbing carbon dioxide.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
First, the rainwater drips from the pockets with bags of crushed oyster shells. After the filtration, it trickles down on the cliff and flows through the troughs. Potentially, this staircase can be not only applied indoors but also separated into modular sliced units then installed along the island. It is a filter system that can blur the boundary between humans and nature on Governors Island. In the end, the filtered water can return to the harbor and benefit the island.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in February 2020 in New York and finished in May 2020 in New York, and was exhibited on Governors Island in New York in October 2020.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Building Materials and Construction Components Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
It will be made out of concrete, and the bags with crushed oyster shells inside as the filtering material.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
2032 mm x 5740.4 mm x 5130.8 mm

TAGS:
Staircase, Concrete, Water Filtration, Governors Island, Sustainable

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
Question the relationship between industrial standardized building material and organic material in the present time when concrete jungles are sprawling on the land. Our goal is to allow nature to appear and break the traditional boundary that we humans created, separating ourselves from nature. After the explorations of physical material combinations, we took styrofoam and pine cone models to deconstruct and reconstruct. After simplifying, two different forms combined in a consistent way.

CHALLENGE:
Finding a way to combine two very different forms to be consistent and functional is the design challenge.

ADDED DATE:
2021-06-23 21:52:40

TEAM MEMBERS (2) :
Chi-Hao Chiang and Zhixian Song

IMAGE CREDITS:
Image #1: Industrial Designer Chi-Hao Chiang, Front View of Karst, 2020.
Image #2: Industrial Designer Chi-Hao Chiang, Side View of Karst, 2020.
Image #3: Industrial Designer Chi-Hao Chiang, Filtration Bags of Karst, 2020.
Image #4: Industrial Designer Chi-Hao Chiang, Handrail of Karst, 2020.
Image #5: Industrial Designer Chi-Hao Chiang, Steps of Karst, 2020.
Video Credits: Architect Zhixian Song, Application of Karst, 2020.

Visit the following page to learn more: http://www.chihaochiang.com/


CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Chi-Hao Chiang

PROFILE:
Chi-Hao Chiang is an avid gamer, amateur Hip-Hop dancer, and a cross-field industrial designer with a mechanical engineering background. Coming from Taiwan with a BA in mechanical engineering, He completed his Master's Degree in Industrial Design at Pratt Institute in May 2021. Chi-Hao possesses sensitivity for connecting the concept and fabrication phases in industrial design. Focus on the interrelationship between form and function, He believes every design is reasonable and supported by research. Holding passion and inspiration in the interaction between humans and objects, he aims to spark a more vital and positive community bonding through his design.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Karst Water Filtration Staircase by Chi-Hao Chiang is a Nominee in Building Materials and Construction Components Design Category.

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AWARD DETAILS

Karst Water Filtration Staircase by Chi-Hao Chiang is Winner in Building Materials and Construction Components Design Category, 2021 - 2022.



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COMMENTS
Giulia Esposito Comment #14420 on December 27, 2022, 7:46 pm
I am absolutely awestruck by the sheer genius of the "Karst" Water Filtration Staircase design by Chi-Hao Chiang! This innovative work of art is not only visually appealing but also provides an extremely useful purpose. By incorporating a water filtration system into a staircase, not only does it save space but it ensures clean drinking water is available to everyone. It is truly an incredible piece of architecture that deserves to be celebrated and recognized for its ingenuity and practicality. Kudos to Chi-Hao Chiang for their incredible work!
Adam Harris Comment #83746 on January 4, 2023, 10:29 am
I am in awe of the beautiful and creative design of "Karst", a modular staircase designed to bring the sensation of nature into the house. This award-winning work is a great example of how industrial standardized building materials and organic material can be combined in an innovative way. The pocket for placing a bag of crushed oyster shells to reduce ocean acidification by absorbing carbon dioxide is a wonderful idea. The research and design process behind this work is truly remarkable and deserves recognition. Congratulations to the designer of this outstanding work!
Chloe Turner Comment #90157 on January 4, 2023, 4:38 pm
I absolutely love the creative idea of blending nature and human interaction in the form of a staircase. The Karst staircase is an innovative and unique design that allows nature to be fully experienced in an urban environment. It demonstrates how nature can be seamlessly integrated into our daily lives and encourages us to appreciate its beauty. I'm also impressed by the designer's choice of materials - the crushed oyster shell and acid rain combined to create an interesting texture and visuals. The design is truly a remarkable example of how architecture can be used to bring us closer to nature. It's no wonder why it was awarded the A' Design Award.
Mark Allen Comment #92113 on January 4, 2023, 6:49 pm
This design is an innovative and creative way to bring the sensation of nature into our living spaces. The water-filtering staircase is an amazing example of combining industrial, standardized building materials with organic materials. The idea of using crushed oyster shells to reduce ocean acidification is a great example of how design can be used to help the environment. It is a great example of how design can be used to solve real-world problems in an aesthetically-pleasing way.
Elisabeth Clark Comment #93327 on January 4, 2023, 8:16 pm
I'm so amazed by Chi-Hao Chiang's work, Karst! It's such an incredible design that brings a unique connection between humans and nature. The water-filtering system combined with the crushed oyster shells is such a clever idea to reduce ocean acidification. The way they deconstructed and reconstructed the styrofoam and pine cone models to create two different forms fit together in a consistent way is truly inspiring. Karst is a beautiful example of how good design can help us connect with nature in an innovative way. Congratulations to Chi-Hao Chiang on their A' Design Award!

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