The field of architecture is interconnected with flooding issues in several ways. Architects play a vital role in designing structures that can withstand the impact of nature and ensuring resilience in communities.
This photo study explores the rural town of Betsw-y-Coed, Wales, where flooding is captured. The storm caused a disruption in the town’s infrastructure resulting in a complete halt of transportation and isolating the town from the outside. What can be seen is resilient and flood resistant materials in key parts such as natural rocks, concrete and metal used to direct the flow to adequate run offs zones. Building placements have been strategically placed far away from runoffs and designed around the natural green infrastructure of the embankment, accepting the inevitability of future flooding and erosion of their land.
It is interesting to observe the reevaluation of potentially harmful materials from a fresh perspective, and the resilience of this small town in Wales appears to be quite remarkable
Aftermath
All photos taken by Corben on 35mm film
By Corben