The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design",Render for The BIG U, "The Harbor Berm," an elevated path through the park. Image Courtesy of rebuildbydesign.org

The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design",Render for The BIG U, "The Bridging Berm," robust vertical protection for the Lower East Side. Image Courtesy of rebuildbydesign.org

The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design",Courtesy of rebuildbydesign.org

The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design",Courtesy of rebuildbydesign.org

The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design",Render for The BIG U. "The Flip Downs," deployable walls attached to the underside of the FDR Drive, ready to flip down to prepare for flood events. Image Courtesy of rebuildbydesign.org

The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design",Render for the BIG U, "The Reverse Aquarium," part of a maritime museum or environmental education facility, whose form is derived from the flood protection at the water-facing ground floor. Image Courtesy of rebuildbydesign.org

The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design",The BIG U, BIG's proposal for the Rebuild by Design Competition. Image © BIG

The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design"

The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design"

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The BIG U: BIG's New York City Vision for "Rebuild by Design"