An investigation of one of the flood-proofing methods to see how architecture can combat and adapt to climate change, targeting the flood. This thesis project aims to propose a living concept of how we can co-live with water instead of avoiding it. With the help of the staged garden, we can pleasantly introduce water into the living area, with a slight change of the functions to minimise the impact on the residents.

The project in Malmö, where a big part of the city will be underwater in 80 years if no action is taken today. Following the flood protection strategy proposed by the municipality of Malmö and a comparison of different methods, I decided to go for the ‘elevated’ approach for this project, where all the living spaces and mechanical equipment will be stored above the ground floor. Leaving the ground floor semi-flexible, where all the elements and objects can be easily removed during a flood event.