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Project ARK: A Sanctuary for Human Knowledge
In an era of rising geopolitical tension, the continuity of our civilization is becoming increasingly fragile. While the Svalbard Global Seed Vault already safeguards our biological heritage, a crucial piece of the puzzle is missing: our intellectual history.
Project ARK is located on a ridge 300 m a.s.l. above Longyearbyen, a site chosen for its strategic insignificance in military conflicts. Isolated by the Arctic Ocean and demilitarized treaties, Svalbard offers the ultimate sanctuary—far from primary targets of nuclear aggression, yet accessible enough to serve as a beacon of hope.
Designed within the Independent studio category, this 4,000 m² facility introduces a dynamic dual typology. During peacetime, it functions as a fully accessible mountain chalet for the public. However, the structure is engineered to withstand nuclear fallout and extreme radiation, ready to transform instantly into an impenetrable vault. Beyond storing data, it provides a comfortable, self-sufficient ecosystem for a crew of six to survive in isolation for up to 20 years. As an informational equivalent to the Seed Vault, Project ARK ensures that human knowledge remains safe — serving as a peaceful mountain retreat today, and a vital sanctuary tomorrow
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