THE DROP EXPERIENCE - THE UNDERWATER WORLD
UNDER THE STRAIGHT OF MESSINA
What if we revolutionized the idea of the cable car to connect Messina's Canal in Italy?
CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE
What if we revolutionized the idea of the cable car in relation to - for example - the sea?
A system thought for transport and at the same time a panorama of the sea world. Who said that the prophet always wants to go to the mountains?
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This project could have a possible application in the Canary Islands, to the Dubai skyline or even become a solution for the Messina canal in Italy.
Riding from Calabria to Sicily would become an incredible tourist world attraction which would attract millions of tourist from all over the world to the South of Italy.
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Immagine a cable car with partial routes that travel high above the ground and partly would submerge in the fantastic underwater world. Visiting the unique marine ecosystem of the Straight of Messina.
The Straight of Messina connects the
Tyrrhenian Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea
to the south, within the central Mediterranean.
At its narrowest point, between Torre Faro and Villa San Giovanni, this incredible cable car would measures just 3.1 km
The concept is highly adaptable, as we can see in these three scenarios.
Idea for the positioning and concept of the seats within its interior: eight available palces composed of three rows, 3-3-2.
COMFORT
a must for the seat
Underwater view
View from inside to outside
Design: Beatrice Ferro, Gaia Marrone, Vanessa Santise
ABSTRACT
WHY
Cable cars are a means of transport usually linked to the mountains. What if we revolutionized the idea of the cable car in relation to - for example - the sea? A system thought for transport and at the same time a panorama of the sea world. Who said that the prophet always wants to go to the mountains?
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WHAT
Creating a bubble which uses a propeller and human effort to move will bring some advantages such as a non invasive treatment of the animals and their habitat, an innovative touristic attraction and a thorough knowledge of the ocean; when considering one of our scenarios, there is also the advantage of not getting stuck in traffic. The most important advantage, however, is its ecological compatibility.
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HOW
The classic ropeway start to end system will be substituted with only one circuit. Additionally, the typical rope will be complemented with tracks, which will start from sea level 0 and maintaining the same height until the level will be deep enough to let the cabin submerge completely into the sea. In the scenario where the cabin works on pedals, users will have total control, stopping or slowing down in the most interesting points. To enhance this experience, the cabin will be completely transparent in order to enjoy the whole panoramic view.
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FOR WHOM
For tourists, families, sports people, researchers and scholars. To give a touch of adventure to their holiday and admire the underworld. It could have a possible application in the Canary Islands, to the Dubai skyline or even become a solution for the Messina canal in Italy.