DIJGUI

Third Year-Fall 2022 Collaborative-1 week project Revit, Enscape, Photoshop

IDEC competition which asks students develop a scenario by developing a journey map and narrative for a small group or single refugee in a location of their choice. Using no more than 50 square meters, create a sheltered environment that evokes safety and security using locally sourced materials. Dijgui was completed in collaboration with Kierstin Godfrey, Bethany Miles and Nicole Castro.

Design Concept

Dijgui meaning “hope” in Moore, is a refugee shelter the evokes safety, security and wellbeing for the Burkinabe people. The overall design is based on a modular system centered around the continuity and connectivity of elements, which is representative of the people of Mossi and their strong community values. Dijgui strives to bring security to its occupants by creating a strong sense of privacy through visual disclosure while working with the separation of public vs. private sectors. This minimal and simplistic design allows for adaptability among an area of uncertainty.

Site Analysis

Located in Southwestern Africa in a region called Burkina Faso, Dijgui aims to provide a cohesive and protected community. The fertile land they now take refuge on, will provide economic security and safety against malicious groups.

Community Arrangement of Shelters