SENIOR PROJECT
Refuge A Home Away From Home
Rasha Kudsi
The Role of Children According to UN Global Trends 2017, children convey 56% of the refugee population (all under the age 18). Children are the main infuencers to the refuge shelter design. Their involvement from the inception of project until completion gives them a sense of ownership and attachment to it. The innovative process is more than providing playing facilities (swing, slide, etc.). It also explores opportunities that enable an approach that acts as a catalyst. The aim is to trigger long-term goals to impact positive change for the personal and psychological development of the children. So, what’s adaptable and in relation to children? Toys. Through experimenting with toys and understanding its adaptabilities, I eventually learnt its different typologies. Such as folding, assembling, stacking, twisting, compact, and folding. Toy Typology Diagram
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The Art of Fold Origami can be useful in engineering the shelter, in terms of deployability, strength, insulation, ventilation and wind resistance. In comparison to tents, Origami structure self generates whereas, tents require additional parts for assembly and structure. Furthermore this would help an unskilled person to expand the structure. A structure that can be easier to compact, carry, and store. Typologies in Origami
Twist
Fold
The Origami itself is known to be charecterized and created with the art of fold. When complexing the shape, different typologies can be seen. Using one simple model, this can present the potential of a shelter unit, adapting to however the refugees would need it to be. Assemble
Stack
Compact
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Structural Diagram
Panels
There is a complexity in creating a proper temporary shelter built to withstand rough weather patterns and to be transitional, and adaptable. The Origami sheet will consist of panels and pipes. These components will help the shelter adapt to the user’s utmost comfort rather than only creating a shell. Shelter Unit X-Ray
Panels & Pipes
Combined
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Joint Creation With the complexity of Origami, seeing the complication of its connections to create the fold. It led to creating a new joint, to achieve its transformation. Joint Connguration with Pipes
Ball Joint - 4 Ball Joint in One Ball Inspired by a typical ball joint. I designed and created the 4 way ball joint that would accomadate the Miura Fold Origami technique.
Connected Ball Joint with Panels
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Self Sufficient Shelter There will be three main types of pipes, and different panels to accomodate for each. Firstly, the electrical pipe connected to the solar panel would be used to generate electricity in the shelter. The water pipe would be used to supply water to the shelter. Finally, the structural pipes would be used for stability. Sustainability Diagram Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Light Panel
Solar Panel
Window Panel Interior Mirror Panel
Safety Box Panel
Heater/Cooler Panel
Toilet Panel Appliances Panel Canvas Panel Battery Change Panel
Water Storage
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Vegetation Panel
Interior Product Proposal The shelter itself is made up out of two main components, which are pipes and panels. I proposed that the interior would be made of the same, to provide the exibility to alter the interior to the user’s size and preference. There will be also window and door panels that can be xed to the shelter. Furniture Diagram Pipes Panels
Desk - Assemble Stairs - Twist
Dining Table - Assemble
Chair - Fold
Shelves - Stack
Sink
Shower
Toilet Kitchen Counter - Assemble
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Shelter Schematic Drawing Elevation A
Elevation B End Point 5800mm
Shelter Unit Type A End Point 5800mm
Skylight 4200mm
Mezanine Floor 2200mm
Living Floor 2200mm
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Drawing are not in any speciied scale
Community Typologies Multiple sheets can be combined to create various community unit types.The numerous shapes can be used to enhance needed amenities or even expand a service type. Whether its a hospital or increase security for required safety, the option of using the sheets can be modiied to what’s most needed.
Shelter Unit Type A
Service Type A
Pavilion
Secuirity Type A
Church
Secuirity Type B
Shelter Unit Type B
Service Type B
Shelter Unit Type C
Service Type C
Market
Shelter Unit Type D
Service Type D
Playground
Secuirity Type C
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Community Typologies Community Units Schematic Drawings. Pavilion Type B
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Service Type A
Service Type B
Service Type C
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Community Typologies Secuirity Typa A
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Secuirity Type B
Market
Church
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THESIS BOOK
Refuge A home away from home
This book contains my architectural investigation during my undergraduate thesis at The American University in Dubai. The thesis explored and dissected the refugee crisis and design solutions for their accommodation.
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