Widely considered a model for climate-adaptive green infrastructure, Living Breakwaters is a $107 million project with a layered approach to risk reduction—enhancing physical, ecological and social resilience along the South Shore of Staten Island, New York.
The project consists primarily of 2,400 linear feet of near-shore breakwaters—partially submerged structures built of stone and ecologically-enhanced concrete units—that will break waves, reduce erosion of the beach along Conference House Park, and provide a range of habitat spaces for oysters, fin fish and other marine species.
Produced by Filmbureauet for The Obel Award Foundation
Director • Ole Stenum
Director of Photography • Albert Valdemar Stenum
Editor • Buster Jønsson
Sound Design • Nis Nørgaard
