A new concrete Breakwater called the 'Living Breakwater' is being constructed off Staten Island, designed to make room for nature. The blocks are specially formed to allow bivalves like oysters to attach themselves, while depressions capture seawater to form tidal pools. The design, created by Kate Orff of SCAPE, won the Obel Award for its innovative approach to adaptation. As the oysters colonize the breakwater, the space between each block will narrow and harden, making it more effective as a flood and storm defense system. The project aims to protect New York City's coastline and restore marine biodiversity.

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