Refugee Housing Project in Portland of Prof. Hajo Neis Fall Studio 2018

Refugee Housing Studio - Fall 2018 Prof. Hajo Neis

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Anna-Brooke Gutzler M.Arch Track 1, Year 2

Climate Refugees Despite millions of people forced to abandon their homes due to environmental conditions and hazards resulting from climate change, such as floods, desertification, wildfires, extreme temperature, and rising sea levels, those fleeing are not eligible for refugee assistance.

It is predicted that the majority of climate related displacement will occur in sub-Saharan Africa, follwed by South Asia and India.

However, the majority of climate refugees are internally displaced.

This project aims to provide home and community to those refugees affected by climate change. As climate change is a global concern, no specific population is specified, but all are welcome.

The UN for million env migrants

recasts 200 vironmental s by 2050

Design Intentions Comfort Community Sustainability

Comfort Light

Outside Connection Privacy

Community

Courtyards, Terraces, Community Room Incubator kitchen and Cafe Refugee Services Daycare Facilities: Laundry, Storage, Exercise

Sustainability AIA COTE Top Ten Measures

Solar panels, roof top garden, transportation, wellness, water catchment and reuse

Mass Plywood Panel Layouts 1/16” - 1’0”

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Owner www.autodesk.com/revit

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Semi-Detatched Family Units

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Level 6 50' - 0" UP

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Level 4.0 30' - 0"

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Level roof wall 47' - 0" Level 5 42' - 0"

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Level 4 32' - 0"

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Level 3 22' - 0"

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THE REFUGE: Housing for Refugees in Portland Ian Cunningham

Perspective from corner of 12th Avenue and Alder Street

Figure-Ground Map of the Urban Context

Second Floor Plan 1/8” = 1’-0”

Third Floor Plan 1/16” = 1’-0”

Site Plan 1/32” = 1’-0”

Prototypical Unit Floor Plans 1/8” = 1’-0” Section Looking North 1/8”=1’-0”

Ground Floor Plan 1/8” = 1’-0”

NOURA ALHARIRI // ARCH 484 FALL 2018 // STUDIO PROFESSOR: HAJO NEIS

REGENERATIVE REFUGEE HOUSING

THE PEOPLE: people began fleeing Syria in 2011 after the start of a brutal civil war. some escaped to Turkey or Jordan, and many have resettled in Europe, especially within Germany. the United States has not accepted a proportional amount of refugees compared to these countries. out of 5 million externally displaced Syrians, the U.S. has only accepted 21,000, compared to 52,000 in Canada and 500,000 in Germany [UNHCR]. this project seeks to put forward a vision of shared acceptance and mutual benefit for resettled refugees and the communities that welcome them.

DOUMA, SYRIA 2017 RESIDENTS GATHER FOR A MEAL OUTDOORS

THE SITE: the site is located across the river from downtown Portland, almost exactly across the Morrison bridge in the Pearl District. there is plentiful public transport connecting the site to downtown shops and businesses, and the local neighborhood is slowly being revitalized with multistory mixed-use developments. the lot is at the borderline of industrial and residential zones; a residential neighborhood lies two blocks to the east and mixed-use apartments are being built in the adjacent lot to the south. the field across the street to the north was included in the scope of the design. A soccer field and playground were added to accommodate the high number of children being resettled.

CORE CONSIDERATIONS FOR REFUGEE HOUSING •

CREATING A FOUNDATION FOR A COMMUNITY - spaces for socializing, from personal to public scales - supporting and bonding with other refugees - interacting and bonding with the local community

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IMPROVING WELL-BEING -

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plentiful sunlight strong connection to the outdoors range of housing to keep larger families together communal spaces for gatherings and celebrations

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-SUPPORT - space for fabrication, production, and retail on-site - income-generating facilities on site subsidize cost of housing e.g. retail space for lease, commercial kitchen

form generation

solar study determines ideal placement of housing for sun access

retail and commerce line street fronts

community living room acts as a knuckle between the courtyards and shape the outdoor spaces

Production, training, and meeting spaces woven alongside houses

alterations to the building from creates shared outdoor room between units. this along with shared balconies allows neighbors and extended families to interact, while keeping individual units small and affordable.

PLAN TYPOLOGY PLAN TAXONOMY

this parapet detail shows the assembly of the walkable roof and external walls. CMU construction with poured concrete beams is used as a low-cost and rapidly buildable system, but is modified to suit the climate in Portland with a rainscreen faรงade.

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Level 2 Level 5

Level 4

Level 1 Level 3

E-W facade

E-W section

N-S facade

N-S section

Rendering of residential courtyard. Terracotta “baguette� cladding in various colors is used on shopfronts. Courtyard is directly accessible from childcare and laundry room, making it an integral part of daily activities. Lemon trees provide shade, fragrance, and fruit. Outdoor rooms between units face the courtyard.