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Introduction

This type of architecture buildings and projects plays a vital role in addressing the needs of individuals who have been displaced from their homes and shelters due to disasters, climate change, or political instability.  Architects embark on innovative designs, exploring materials and conducting hands-on training sessions with refugees to empower them in constructing their own dwellings. In certain instances, reconstruction projects involve local communities working closely with architects to ensure a tailored and effective approach is implemented.

M+ Collections

2017.447

Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects 
Ito Toyo 

Model no. 346, Home-for-All (2011–2012), Rikuzentakata, Japan 

2012

2020.338

Ban Shigeru 
Shigeru Ban Architects

Model, 'Paper Log House' (1995), Kobe, Japan

2015

2017.423

Sou Fujimoto Architects 
Fujimoto Sou

Model no. 334, Home-for-All (2011–2012), Rikuzentakata, Japan

2012

2017.429

Inui Architects 
Inui Kumiko 

Model no. 132, Home-for-All (2011–2012), Rikuzentakata, Japan

2012

2017.444

Sou Fujimoto Architects 
Fujimoto Sou 

Model no. 329, Home-for-All (2011–2012), Rikuzentakata, Japan 

2011

M+ Collection Archives

CA77

Shigeru Ban Architects 

Shigeru Ban Architects Project Archives

1990–2015

CA75/2/3/2/3

ARKOM Indonesia 

Photographs, drawing with sticky notes, survivors' dreams of their future, Tompe, Donggala, Indonesia

22–24 February 2019

CA75

ARKOM Indonesia

ARKOMJOGJA Project Archives

2014–2020

 

External Resources / Recommendations

“Arkomindonesia – Community Architects Group,” n.d. https://www.arkomindonesia.id/.