Harry Henderson

Callach on the Cromarty Firth // Nigg Bay

My thesis explores a hypothetical scenario in the Highlands of Scotland. A mosaic of charactered communities with consolidated density, built on platforms that had once been destined for the smelter. Responding to mass migration, the framework of districts will foster networks of entrepreneurship and encourage continual improvement of internal synergies. A recipe for sustainable and flexible living, this model can be adapted to any marine environment. 

The new form of coastal urbanism investigates the practicalities of a community living on oil infrastructure, examining how a society might positively respond to the climate emergency. A wishful vision maybe, but this method of research critically asks important questions surrounding the climate emergency, community-led development and building healing strategies. This project conjures up an alternative housing solution, reacting to a very real state of global energy transition.

As a key part of the thesis, the Combined Thesis Report outlines the intentions and research of the project. Please also see the link to my Digital Explorations.