Enropic Journey

Entropic Journey is a network of paths and structural interventions on Landguard Peninsula that aim to re-connect and understand a landscape historically closed by war (World War II), whilst simultaneously considering future climate threats to the coast. Stage one of the project sets out walkable reefs that are revealed at low tide. Utilising re-purposed marine dredged material, the reef is composed of hydro-dynamically and ecologically designed concrete modules. The design aims to regenerate marine biodiversity whilst mitigating the effects of coastal erosion and sea surges.

The paths from stage one connect to and traverse dilapidated war time structures in stage two. The route highlights war-time structures decaying under the force of entropy and encourages new life in the form of natural growth of lichens and fungi. Interventions highlight the vulnerability of the land to climate change, flooding, and industrialisation. The materiality of the interventions is chosen to embrace entropy and decay so visitors can witness these forces in a tangible way. Weathering steel changes colour and breaks down under the forces of wind, salinity, and weather. Concrete is painted with natural substances to encourage lichen growth. Entropic Journey poetically highlights the temporalities and vulnerabilities of coastal landscapes.