THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A URBAN OASIS IN THE SAHARA

As the phenomenon known as “urban sprawling” has become more widespread, there has been a significant increase in the number of communities that are reliant on automobiles all over the world. The idea of Morocco’s Metropolis Sand Tower, which is a vertical city and was developed by Manal Raschdi Oxo architects and Nicolas Laisne Associates of Paris, has the potential to take this trend in the other direction. Even though it is a tower, the city sand tower is a project that is currently being investigated. As a result of reducing the carbon footprints of a significant portion of the population, it is a promise for a more environmentally friendly future. In addition, the notion of a vertical city itself guarantees a higher quality of life in comparison to the standard urban lifestyle. The realization of this idea contains the potential to create a “city” that is completely self-sufficient, energy-efficient, and even has its very own vertical farm on the premises! Based on the images, the tower’s proportions are quite remarkable, and its vertical extent seems to be a challenge to the horizontal expanse of the desert. The tower’s imposing presence, which includes a surface area of 7,80,000 square meters and a height of 450 meters, guarantees the type of attention that such initiatives that are considered to be “green” deserve in the present day. Not only does the tower stand out due to its specific dimensions, but it also shines out due to the shape that it takes. When seen from a distance, the uneven shape of the object creates a sense of mystery about its nature. The rock-like exteriors of this enormous edifice give the impression that they are providing it with strength. Its exteriors, which are very protective and tinged in ochre, seem to fit in perfectly with the sand of the desert, and they remind viewers of the monochrome vision that is offered by some desert towns. An exterior facade that incorporates shades and sensors would be an excellent candidate for the generation and use of unconventional forms of energy. When the ‘citizens’ arrived at the tower’s premises, they would be greeted with a refreshing water basin that mirrored the atrium that was located inside. It would be possible to engage in vertical farming on the outside of the inner tower of the structure, which would be covered with plants. With homes, markets, farms, hotels, offices, hospitals, play-grounds, and all other components of a city finding shelter under one roof, vertical cities are sure to enliven the time-stressed lives of urban population by bestowing upon them the gift of “quality-time.” Vertical cities are a great way to alleviate the stress that urban residents experience. Would this project that is now “under study” be implemented in the manner that we see it? To see the photographs that are available on indiaartndesign , please click here.