Vincent Callebaut is a visionary architect, his latest project is a vision of Paris as a Smart City by 2050. With this ambitious plan, Callebaut aims to transform the French capital into a green, self-sufficient, and connected city that can meet the challenges of the 21st century.
View of the comprehensive city plan
The Green Heart of Paris: A Sustainable Oasis in the City
Callebaut’s vision of Paris as a Smart City is centered around sustainability. He believes that the city must prioritize the use of renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint to protect the environment. One of the most exciting aspects of his plan is the creation of a green heart in the city.
Mangrove Towers from street level
This oasis will be a place where nature and technology coexist, providing a sustainable solution to urbanization. The green heart will be a network of green spaces, parks, and gardens that will not only provide a natural habitat for wildlife but also help to purify the air and cool the city.
Antismog Towers from street level
The Connected City: A Smart Network for a Better Quality of Life
Callebaut’s vision is also focused on connectivity. He believes that the city must embrace new technologies to enhance the quality of life for its residents. To achieve this, he proposes the creation of a smart network that will connect all aspects of the city, from transportation to energy, to waste management.
Bridge Tower
This network will be powered by artificial intelligence and will allow the city to optimize its resources and reduce waste. The connected city will also be more efficient, allowing for faster and more convenient transportation, better healthcare, and improved public services.
Mountain Towers from street level
The Self-Sufficient City: A New Model for Urban Living
His vision of Paris as a Smart City is not just about sustainability and connectivity, but also about self-sufficiency. He believes that the city must be able to produce its own energy, food, and water to reduce its dependence on external sources.
To achieve this, he proposes a range of innovative solutions, such as vertical gardens, urban agriculture, and renewable energy systems. The self-sufficient city will be a new model for urban living, where residents can live in harmony with nature, while still enjoying all the benefits of modern technology.
Conceptual sketches of the eight tower schemes
Vincent Callebaut’s vision is an ambitious and exciting plan to transform the French capital into a green, self-sufficient, and connected city. With his focus on sustainability, connectivity, and self-sufficiency, Callebaut is proposing a new model for urban living that could inspire cities around the world to embrace a more sustainable and innovative future.