International Institute of Boundary Water

My graduation project focuses on providing a water management institute within a conceptual, better alternative for the unsustainable water management in twin cities Ciudad Juarez (Mexico) and El Paso (USA) which are divided by the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande is the main source of water for both twin cities and the rest of the region along the border. The graduation project consists out of an conceptual masterplan for a more sustainable form of water management which then forms the context for the final architectural design. The building itself is a water management institute which is located on top of the Rio Grande, where the building filters stormwater and manages the boundary water of twin cities El Paso & Ciudad Juarez. This junction of water is also the perfect place to promote and educate people on the subject of sustainable watermanagement. Besides this, the institute also provides the infrastructure for people to safely swim in the river, adding a much needed form of recreation in the region.Architecture and The Built EnvironmentArchitectur