Tidal Adaptations Part 1 Project 2024 Elliott Hart Norwich University of the Arts Norwich | UK Southwold Harbour on the River Blyth (Suffolk) has developed organically through the everyday activities of its inhabitants. Marked by small fishermen huts and moorings along the muddy riverbank, the site faces an impending threat from rising sea levels.Projections indicate an annual water-level rise of 1.1%, signalling potential submersion within the next 50 years. This historically significant fishing port runs the risk of vanishing. To safeguard the harbour amidst climatic changes, I propose the establishment of a flood- resilient environmental research centre alongside a fishing marketplace. This innovative hub will consist of small huts, reminiscent of the existing ones, positioned on a raft system. In times of flooding, these individual units will rise with the water. Each hut will be equipped with a self-regulating mechanism, allowing autonomous floating and connection with others. This adaptable research centre will accommodate future modes of inhabiting the harbour, ensuring its enduring resilience in the face of environmental change. Tutor(s) George Themistokleous