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2016 Skyscraper Competition
Phuchong Yamchomsuan, Boonjira Phaisitwanichkul, Warut Duangkaewkart

Thailand

Most of architecture we design is for humanity. What if the design can support both humanity and wildlife" What if we give back the ground to nature" Hence, the design purpose is to increase spaces for not only humanity but also wildlife simultaneously.
The design scheme is inspired by Banyan tree, the king of forests. As we?ve known, Banyan tree is the great murderer killing most trees in forests, yet it is the great giver providing habitat and food to most animals. Even though Banyan tree is categorized as a parasite plant, it is peculiarly special. After it slowly leeches and consumes all nourishment from another tree, the tree will be killed and then create interior space that?s covered up with Banyan tree?s limbs and roots as structure. This space will become homes for little animals and its enormous branches will create shades and provide food to all creatures. ?Contributing one life is worth lots of life.? In this project, the Banyan tree?s growing process is adopted as the main concept proposing how human could develop our world and sustainably grow up into the futuristic era.
The new structure will be introduced as a special parasitic creature. When it?s attached to any existing buildings in any cities, people will slowly move to the upper space for better lives. The new urban fabric will expand, while the old buildings will b...