FROM BORDER TO HOME

Urbanism  & Architecture

 

Finland

2015

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Housing solutions for asylum-seekers

 

Competition Entry 

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This project proposes a modular housing solution designed to integrate asylum seekers into the local community. The concept includes a flexible module that can be applied to various urban settings, creating a network of services that support newcomers. Rather than concentrating services in one location, the design promotes smaller segments dispersed throughout the city, fostering integration on a local scale.

 

Sustainability is at the core of the project, incorporating water reuse, renewable energy, and urban greenery. The proposal also emphasizes social inclusion by providing community spaces such as a café, which offers employment opportunities, and areas for growing food. This holistic approach aims to create a self-sustaining, vibrant community that benefits both newcomers and locals.

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