Studio Master - Go Waste!

The Arc River, a vital waterway in the picturesque Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France, connects urban fragments with the surrounding landscape. The River, winding through valleys and towns like Aix-en-Provence, is not only a natural feature but also a territorial potential for ecological and urban transformation.
However, the Arc River is significantly polluted due to urban runoff, industrial discharge, and insufficient wastewater management. This environmental challenge necessitates targeted efforts in water purification and ecosystem rehabilitation through modern wastewater treatment facilities and nature-based solutions.
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region is also prone to flooding, which amplifies the impact of pollution and waste accumulation along the Arc. Cleaning the river is thus not only an ecological necessity but also an opportunity to redefine its role within the urban and regional fabric. By identifying key intervention points, such as locations for enhanced wastewater treatment facilities and improved drainage systems, the project proposes new frameworks for the interaction of built and unbuilt spaces, ensuring a cleaner and more resilient Arc River.
The studio will explore how the Arc can be reimagined beyond a natural waterway transforming it into an active platform for public participation, biodiversity, and climate adaptation. The aim is to turn the Arc into a model for sustainable riverside regeneration, where infrastructure, ecological, and social dynamics come together to create new potentials for the area.
 

Excursion Versailles and Aix en Provence: 15.-22.3.25

Aglaée Degros

Alice Steiner

Matthias Armengaud

in collaboration with: 
ENSA Versailles

Vorstellung: 27.02.2025, 9:00, HS I