Alongside water, our research and development practices are embedded within the DNA of our practice. At BACA, we believe cities that embrace and take advantage of water will be best placed to meet the social, economic, and environmental challenges of the next 20-30 years and beyond.
‘Aquatecture’ is our water-centric design philosophy, reconciling development goals with flood resilience and climate change adaptation. By designing products in, on, near and under water, we unlock strategic opportunities for urban, waterfront, and dockland development that might otherwise remain unrealised. This approach was crystallised in our book published by the RIBA, since becoming a key reference in the field of flood-resilient and sustainable design.
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Our research-driven philosophy informs books, industry guidance, and policy development, shaping how we engage with water. BACA’s expertise contributed to Cities and Flooding: A Guide to Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management for the 21st Century, published by The World Bank, and the Flood Aware Design Chapter in the Fifth Edition of the Metric Handbook. This foundation is paired with a sense of appreciation for beauty and history, allowing us to create future-proofed cities that are full of life, vitality and joy.
Our work has been widely recognised and featured across many industry publications. Featuring in Houses That Can Save the World and The Architects’ Journal, highlighting projects such as Skylark and The Weave House, showcasing our approach to resilient, design-led architecture. Alongside academic collaborations, policy contributions, and professional recognition, these publications reinforce our role as thought leaders in the dialogue of architecture, water, and resilience.
