Two man-made islands were created in front of the impressive Panama City skyline. They have become integral part of the city coastline offering a benchmark for artificial islands around the world.
The islands were created using rock from a nearby quarry and sand from a concession situated offshore (lowest environmental footprint). The logistics of the creation of the island were complicated due to the fact that the constrcution took place in the heart of a city. All materials were therefore transported via water to reduce impact on the local traffic. This took a lot of preparation work and inventivity to ensure that it could be done.
The design of the contour was made based on specific wave climate consisting of swell and wind waves.
The presentation will provide information on navigation logistics and sustainable construction methods and -innovations for projects that are planned in or near (in front of) urban areas meant to reduce hinder for the residents as well as reduce emissions.