Woven Wave: Ocean Cleansing and Recycling Awareness Center Part 1 Project 2024 Ashcharya Vishvi Rajakaruna City School of Architecture | Sri Lanka Center Located in Dikkovita, the Woven Waves project addresses the critical environmental challenges posed by the Kelani Estuary, which channels plastic waste from densely populated inland areas into the ocean. This influx of pollution has collapsed the marine ecosystem, devastated the once-thriving fishing industry, and left the community facing economic hardships. The situation was further exacerbated by the Express Pearl disaster, resulting in a fishing ban and additional strain on local resources.Woven Waves aims to regenerate the marine ecosystem by filtering plastic flowing into the ocean, reducing ocean plastic contamination, and enhancing local recycling efforts.The architectural design of Woven Waves balances permanence and adaptability, reflecting regenerative design principles. The building features an outer structure with ribs and an independently standing roof, symbolizing ocean waves, while the interior spaces represent hidden plastic particles. Interior walls, free from structural dependence on the outer frame, can be rearranged over time to accommodate evolving needs.Sustainability is a core element, demonstrated through the use of recycled plastic bricks in non- structural areas and the incorporation of passive ventilation systems via large openings and courtyards. The building is designed to harmonize with the coastal environment, integrating seamlessly with the natural landscape and minimizing disruption to the local ecosystem. Tutor(s) Rashika Abeywardhana