The Floating Bubble City - The Future of Singapore

The Ecotopia 2121 Project details the futures of 100 cities across the globe as though they've somehow overcome all environmental challenges and become super-ecofriendly. This month, we visualize the future of Singapore in the year 2121 AD.

The Floating Bubble City Platforms of Singapore 2121

The Lion City was born to trade and the little problem of planetary-wide sea-level rise shall not stop this. In 2121, Singapore city floats above the eroded Singapore Island disc-shaped ‘space station’ type platforms.

The Floating Bubble City Suburbs of Singapore 2121

The hydrogen in the huge bubble-balloons is produced by solar-powered electrolysis of sea spray; a process occurring within the surface membranes of the balloons. (So, as sea-spray is whipped into the air, the balloon's skin captures it and splits the water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using solar cells also embedded in the skin of the balloon.)

The Floating Bubble City Suburbs of Singapore 2121

Of course, the construction of this floating Singapore is not without its challenges.

The Floating Bubble City Suburbs of Singapore -- Whilst Under Construction

However, with perseverance and commitment, the project eventually succeeds, finishing just before the rising seas swamp out most of low-level Singapore.

The Floating Bubble City Suburbs of Singapore -- Just Before Launch