So to keep things simple I've broken down this brief into two parts.
Theoretical
- How is the concept of home integrated into the design
- How it relates to the area of disaster
Practical
- Can it be transported in one ISO 20ft container?
- Is it cost effective to build and replicated to accommodate for the hundreds that have been displaced in my case
So in terms of theory I imaged myself as someone in the Philippines flood aftermath and what the situation would be. Nothing created would bring back what is lost but how can I provide a design that would put these people a little bit more at ease and provide them some of peace of mind.
Coming from that angle I had put small concrete blocks to raise the structure to help prevent any after effects. My initial design was silly 1m blocks which were way too high and don't fit in the ISO container for transportation. My final one is 35cm blocks - enough to create a safe gap from the ground without being too clumsy.
Also my main take on it is - anything that will make their life (dwellers) easier I'll incorporate whether it's easier access (simple open spaces and slightly wider doors), supports (for the less able, injured from disaster etc) and easy to use and reach design (e.g cupboards with bottom handles, cubes that can be used as steps)
Other adjustments made
- ramp folds out further to create a more suitable shallower ramp.
- front door is widened for easier access
- shelf has been made more compact to allow for twin bed configuration (from the detachable beds)
- less luxurious feel (walls are simple colours pale brown + white, simple taps and shower)
- use of lighter colours to create more of a homely feel that the dwellers of Manila can associate with
- window guards added to create a solid sense of security
- overall design more simplified (e.g. less lights, less general clutter)
In terms of practical I had to constantly make sure things can be packed and transported in the container. The ramp is designed with large hinges which allow it to be folded up and unfolded easily. When everything is folded up the ramp will only add 12cm to the container (the outside rail is within the ramp thickness). The small concrete blocks are small enough to be packed and tied down inside the open corridor space.
Practical things added
- the bedroom wall (unused space) I've added a hanging rack for clothes.
- kitchen I've added hooks for utensils (fridge was reconfigured to open the other way for convenience.
**For more on concepts & pictures refer to the presentation board and previous interim post on the blog
Presentation Board (from interim)
Dimensions
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