Silver 2025

Eden Rise

by YUHAN ZHANG for YUHAN ZHANG & DREAMA SIMENG LIN

This project addresses Chicago's food deserts by creating a mile high vertical community at the lakefront, incorporating vertical farms that provide fresh produce within the urban fabric. Inspired by water droplet patterns, the four interconnected towers feature a tubular structure supported by a diagrid exoskeleton, maximizing structural depth and allowing for natural light and air circulation. Renewable energy sources, including wind turbines and cloud harvesting, create a self sustaining environment that can be reproduced in the future.

Questions & Answers

How many towers are conjoined in Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community?

Answer

Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community comprises four conjoined towers.

What agricultural system is housed within the core tubular structure of Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community?

Answer

Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community houses vertical farming within its core tubular structure.

Which renewable energy technology is integrated along the exoskeleton of Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community?

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Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community integrates wind turbines along its exoskeleton.

What pattern spans 25 stories in one unit of Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community's outer tube?

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Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community features a diagrid pattern spanning 25 stories on its outer tube.

What form inspired the organic shape of Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community's tower?

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Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community incorporates an organic tower shape inspired by a water droplet.

What water management systems are integrated into the outer shell of Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community?

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Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community integrates cloud harvesting and rainwater collection systems into its outer shell.

What structural feature allows more light and air into Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community's tower core?

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Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community incorporates an inner void that allows more light and air into its tower core.

Which award did Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community win in 2025?

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Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community was awarded Silver in A' Futuristic Design Award in 2025.

What HVAC and climate control systems are specified for maintaining indoor environmental quality in Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community?

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Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community employs a breathable atrium and natural ventilation systems enhanced by its diagrid structure to maintain indoor environmental quality.

Silver A' Design Award Winner