Harshit Srivathsava

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise, intensifies storms, and disrupts ecological cycles, the low-lying coastlines of Breiðafjörður Bay—particularly the Flatey archipelago—face mounting vulnerability. This project proposes a site-specific, ecologically integrated reinforcement strategy: a modular coastal network that enhances habitats, strengthens littoral resilience, and supports the flourishing of more-than-human populations while embedding itself within the cultural fabric of the landscape.

These interventions are strategically placed to buffer wave impact, slow erosion, and regenerate benthic and intertidal ecosystems. The system is attuned to seasonal rhythms—aligning marine harvest with avian breeding—and constructed from local, biodegradable materials. Designed as a living infrastructure, it strikes a balance between protection and productivity, advancing both ecological restoration and community engagement. Positioned as a landscape laboratory, the network transforms climate threats into opportunities for cohabitation, reinforcing not only the physical shoreline of Flatey but also the interdependent relationships between species, habitats, and human stewardship.