The network across Bristol
Rig F will be part of a larger network spreading across the UK. Resources, energy and information will be shared between these hubs.
Inès Vonthron
Architecture 2026
Hi, I’m Ines! I’ve always loved the more hands-on side of design, whether that is experimenting with unconventional materials (like nettles and seaweed) drawing, or building physical models. Over the past few years, I’ve been lucky enough to do commissioned model making, material/ construction research and live builds, which has really shaped the way I think and approach design.
My final year project, Rig F, comes from a lot of research into our changing environment. Set in 2090, it’s a speculative oxygen factory, seaweed farm, and civic refuge built above the rising tides. It uses a cryogenic plant to pump oxygen back into marine 'dead zones', helping life return to the area. I didn't want to design something that pretends to magically fix climate change. Instead, Rig F is just a look at how we might adapt, find some comfort, and live within the changing conditions.
The kit of parts making Rig F
The modular components of Rig F, designed as an interconnected system to support both human community and marine regeneration.
Below the tides
A sectional view showing the base of Rig F, where seaweed cultivation and oxygenation work together to bring marine life back to the 'dead zones'.
The lungs of Rig F
A look inside the core infrastructure of Rig F, where cryogenic systems and algae generate and distribute the vital oxygen needed to sustain the marine ecosystem.
A peaceful night on the rig
A nocturnal view of the rig's living pods, capturing a quiet moment of sanctuary and human life within the speculative 2090 landscape.