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Tidal Pier

Part of my design proposition will be a pier that harnesses energy from the tidal rhythms. This post looks to explain the simple physics involved. By trapping the water within a container the height difference created between high and low tides allows a 'head' to be created. On average this difference is around 4metres. But depending on the alignment of the sun and moon it can exceed 5.5 metres. The form needs to maximise the stored volume of water. I have searched for precedents but to no avail. The quick calculation indicates that the pier could provide energy for 400-500 homes per year. If the project looks to solve the energy needs for the entire town Tidal kites could be used to boost the energy generation.

The project looks to masterplan the Regis centre carpark. Three building currently make up the emsemble. Library and learning centre, Electrical Substation and Water front restaurant and pier.

Time to return to BOGNOR

A symbol of Bognor's dislocation with the sea can be seen by the state of the pier. The 'Bognor Birdman' is an annual human flying contest. Contestants try to fly off the end of the pier as far as possible. But in  recent years it has been cancelled due to insufficient water depth. It is time for Bognor to overcome these infrastructural issues.

Final Scene at Waters Edge

APT complex threshold with the Han River

Han River water level after the rainy season

Promenade in Plan 산책로의 계획

Maximised Edge Condition

New York City map circa 1900

A Tidal Story

The tide erodes our infrastructures, a story of decay and change.

West Pier, Brighton 2009.