Where the River Hides reimagines existing river structures to support aquatic life in the face of worsening droughts. Focusing on the Swiss river Töss, it explores how ecologically adapted groynes combined with weaving techniques can create deeper, shaded pools that act as micro-refuges during heatwaves. Drawing on interviews with biologists and local experts, it reflects an urgent need for accessible, low-tech interventions that respond to climate-induced changes in river ecosystems.
Where the River Hides / Silvana De Paola, Silvan Roth, Dominic Sutter - Photo: Silvana De Paola
Exhibit
Where the River Hides
Silvana De Paola (IT), Silvan Roth (CH), Dominic Sutter (CH)
Where the River Hides / Silvana De Paola; Silvan Roth; Dominic Sutter - Photo: Silvana De Paola
Where the River Hides / Silvana De Paola; Silvan Roth; Dominic Sutter - Photo: Silvana De Paola
Where the River Hides / Silvana De Paola; Silvan Roth; Dominic Sutter - Photo: Silvan Roth
Credits
Mentors: Prof. Dr. Karmen Franinović, Dr. Joëlle Bitton, Luke Franzke, Duy Bui | Advisor: Daniel Moshel | Peter Ulmann PhD (Ecologist, Director of the Department of Nature, Hunting, and Fisheries NJF, Canton of Lucerne) | Eva Baier MSc (Environmental Scientist, Founder of Fischwanderung GmbH) | Pietro Beretta Piccoli PhD (Environmental Engineer, Lombardi Engineering Switzerland) | Sacha Maggi (President of Zurich Fishing Association FKZ)
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