Living in the Rising Tides

I argue that because climate change is not only a transformation of the physical conditions of the earth but also of the human psyche we need to design in ways that not only change the physical space but also transform human perception and behavior. The goal is to be able to continue living in the fragile territory for the next century and in order to do this we need a system of conditions.  Based on the complexity and seriousness of the challenges of territory the only way to respond is through a system of projects that each is the basis of the other. For this reason, we need to accept loss and transformation through the design of diverse floodplains. If the territory is not properly drained then construction is not possible. The over-silted estuary provides material for construction. The new tidal estuary provides the biological conditions for the safety of the coast and finally, we come to Cayeux-sur-mer where we allow habitats to experience equally all the forces of the territory.