URBAN SOUK B A L A T A R E F U G E E C A M P, P A L E S T I N E
O U R O B S E R VAT I O N S WATER SECURITY
FOOD SECURITY
There is no reliable supply of clean drinking water available to the residents of Balata. Supply is dependent on shipments from Israeli forces which are limited to 10 gallons (37 liters) a week per household.
The lack of suitable resources such as land and water has caused the agricultural sector to dwindle. Produce is shipped in from Israel but is heavily regulated and very unreliable.
COMMUNITY
Community members and vendors of the camp are faced with expensive and limited fresh produce from Israeli forces. Along with this space is very limited in the confines of the refugee camp leaving vendors no choice but to set up their markets in the streets, creating circulatory issues and unhealthy environments.
OUR PROPOSAL
School
Markets
12,000 kWh/Year per Shade Structure
Cultural Center
Site
Key Non residential programing Site Satellite Hub 8 - 12 Inches of Rainfall/Year 6,000 - 9,000 Gallons/Year per Shade Structure
I M P L E M E N TAT I O N
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2 Key 1 Vendor/Market Space 2 Green Space 3 Educational Space 4 Outdoor Seating 5 Restrooms
N.T.S
ADE 421: Fall 2017 Architectural Studio III
Students: O. Alharthi, M. Calvendra, E. DiBella, C. Martorano, Y. Kamali Instructors: P. Horton, S. Murff