A city defiled. Redesigning the Johannesburg recycling depot, rescuing a city drowning in landfills

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A Burning Ember Newtown used to be home to the Johannesburg coal powered Power Station which provided the city with electricity. Now, the proposed intervention houses a MSW Incineration Plant that will contribute power to the cities electrical grid. This energy is cleaner and more environmentally friendly. However, the concept of a burning ember will be pulled through the design as a reminder of what was.

The colours of burning coal embers

Initial sketch Silos housing the incineration plant

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