Andrew Clancy and Colm Moore have designed a wastewater facility in Arklow, Ireland, that aims to serve as both a functional treatment site and a beautiful landmark. The facility's design includes calming colors and forms that complement the coastal environment and address the town's urgent need for modern waste management. Previously, untreated waste harmed local beaches and limited growth. The architects draw inspiration from historical examples of melding functionality with beauty in public infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of community-centered design and environmental sustainability.
"The Arklow project is an opportunity to make visible the billions that are usually spent unseen on the public good of clean water."
"We have designed a wastewater facility that seeks to act as a landmark for the town, an agent of its renewal and growth."
#architecture #wastewater-treatment #infrastructure-design #sustainable-development #community-renewal
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