This project reimagines Moria camp in Lesbos to be reconstructed to sustain meaningful autonomy whilst providing comfort to refugees through an affordable self build co-housing scheme.
The aim was to reconstruct the way a refugee camp is designed in response to the issues and concerns of what was Moria camp before, with severe overcrowding, poor sanitation and impossibility to socially distance when the pandemic occurred leaving thousands vulnerable with no means of protection. As part of designing a camp to safely accommodate refugees it is also important to understand how they can be supported to achieve self actualisation and happiness.
Section highlighting daytime activities within accommodation
The design allows for refugees to have autonomy over what their homes look like, providing ways to personalise their homes and be able to build their homes themselves. This project also responds to existing issues in refugee camps with limited access to water and electricity, by designing homes and communities that recycle and use sustainable resources to power appliances and further promote autonomy over energy and water usage whilst reducing the costs for providers.
Construction Sequence
The accommodation blocks are essentially flat packs that can be put together using an instruction manual. This allows refugees to be able to build their own home, creating a sense of ownership and control over the design. Packs can be adjusted seasonally to improve ventilation in the summer and can be expanded to accommodate more people.
Anna Gleis
Beena Nouri
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