As rising sea levels threaten coastal cities around the world, architects are exploring new ways to design communities that can adapt to water.
Nigerian architect Kunlé Adeyemi has been at the center of that conversation. Through his firm NLÉ Works, he has developed floating architectural designs intended for flood-prone environments.
One of his most widely known projects was the Makoko Floating School in Lagos — a prototype structure designed to test how buildings could function in water-based communities. The project gained international attention as an experiment in climate-resilient design.
While the original prototype was temporary and later collapsed after severe weather, the idea behind it continues to influence new discussions about how cities might adapt to rising sea levels.
As climate challenges reshape urban planning, projects like these highlight how architecture is evolving to meet the realities of a changing environment.
Source: @african.fold
