Refugee Housing Portfolio

SOCIAL CONDENSER: REFUGEE HOUSING

PIERRE DALAIS & ISABELLE FLEMING

MAARC5020 2023 Tutors: Laszlo Csutoras & Melissa Liando

Studio Coordinator: Dagmar Reinhardt

We

would

people of

the

of

like the

land

to

acknowledge

the

Eora

nation,

the

traditional

upon

which

this

site

is

Gadigal owners located.

OUR WORLD AS FRAG

MENTS

DEFINING HOME As we ourselves are from opposite sides of the world, we found that there were many obvious differences in what we call home. As we dug deeper discussing our childhoods and families, we found many things we have in common.

We

searched

for

this

common

ground

throughout

this

project starting at the small traditions that make a home.

A FRAGMENTED WORLD Culture

gives

purpose

that

people can

be

their lost

if

sense

of

they

lose

belonging the

context

and of

where they come from. The fragments of the world are taken with people as they leave their home of origin.

JOINING FRAGMENTS TOGETHER Australia’s history has always been about immigration for good and bad. It’s a land of opportunity that promises prosperity to those who can make the journey. It ’s histor y has led to a unique rich diversity in its cities. All immigrants coming to Australia are looking for opportunity and all have something different to offer back to Australia as well.

HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION IN AUSTRALIA 1850s

1901

Gold Rush

White Australia

During the gold rush in the 1850s, tens of thousands of migrants from Asia and specifically China arrived in Australia. Migrants from the pacific islands were recruited by sugar plantations in Queensland

As Australia became a federation in 1901, the attitude towards these migrants was clear with the White Australia Policy being put in place. Migrants were only allowed to come from Europe or European

and cameleers were brought from Afghanistan to conquer the outback and find precious resources (source 1).

descent. This attitude towards migrants then has informed the same attitudes today (source 1).

1950s

1970s

1990s

Populate or Perish

“Boat People”

Asylum Seekers

Australia realised it needed to build the economy to keep up with the world. Incentives for workers from Britain came to move with paid for travel and accommodation. Then in the

The next group to Darwin were from Indochina. The diverse culture had finally began integrating into Australian life.

The migrants coming from Asia strengthened Australia’s links

From the 1990s to today, the number of refugees around the world and coming to Australia has only been growing. The groups coming from the

1970’s, Australia repealed the White Australia Policy

and connections. The term “boat people” refer to the first group of refugees coming from Asia

middle eastern countries have arrived in large groups through smuggling

(source 1).

(source 1).

(source 1).

A refugee is:

UNITED NATIONS: ‘someone

who

has

country

because

been of

forced

to

persecution,

flee

his

or

her

war

or

violence.’

leave

their

or

natural

OX F O R D D I C T I O N A RY: ‘A

person

order

to

who

has

escape

been war,

forced

to

persecution,

country

in

disaster’

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HURRICANES M E LT I N G I C E C A P S DESERTIFICATION/DROUGHT SUBJECTED TO EXTREME WEATHER Average number of climate migrants by 2050 by region (in millios)

CLIMATE CHANGE, THE GREAT DISPL ACER Those immigration patterns are set to continue evolving as we say the climate changing. People are and will look for shelter around the World, bringing with them their cultures, traditions and languages.

This place and

map

highlights

throughout the

small

the islands

the

climate

world

from

getting

hit

change

effects

hurricanes, with

extreme

taking droughts weather.

Where will these refugees call home?

Kingsford, NSW

DIVERSITY OF KINGSFORD Kingsford has a very diverse demographic from various generational

waves

We

found

interesting

the

restaurants

to

which

that

it

and

cultural

the

from

different from

grocery

groups

main

ways

cultures

were

through

around

Kingsford

sharing

of

the

visiting

the

area

how

the

only

clue

stores

live

to

parts

in

are

the

recognise the

area.

those

different

their

We

world.

noticed different

restaurants

international

food.

100 M

SITE ROUTES

200 M 100 M

200 M

9 WAYS MAP Kingsford has a very diverse demographic from various generational

waves

We

found

interesting

the

restaurants

to

which

that

it

and

cultural

the

from

different from

grocery

groups

main

ways

cultures

were

through

around

Kingsford

sharing

of

the

visiting

the

area

how

the

only

clue

stores

live

to

parts

in

are

the

recognise the

area.

those

different

their

We

world.

noticed different

restaurants

international

food.

Child Care Centre UNSW

Hospital

Public School

Child Care Centre

Chemist

SUN PATH

N

W

Public School

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S

HIGH DENSITY

GREEN SPACE

LOW DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL

RSL

Child Care Centre

N

Public School

0

30

60M

SITE CONTEXT

Residential Neighbourhood

High rise RSL

Foreign Influence

Details with Character

Sourthern Cross Cl

SURROUNDING SITE CONTEXT Kingsford

The surrounding site is saturated with educational centres such as UNSW and many public schools, easily accessible day care centres, and health centres specifically the Prince of Wales hospital a few minutes away.

The lightrail

location makes this site ideal for accessing the city for more needed amenities.

Alserkal Avenue UAE

Adaptable Spaces

Roam

Indonesia

Vertical Connection

Housing 54 Spain

Facade Interaction

Manduca Market Argentina

Creating A Neighbourhood

PRECEDENTS & DESIGN PRINCIPLES Our precedents explored various design techniques that provide opportunity through details. The following

projects of commercial gallery and threee housing examples

gave us insights into the simplicity that can create great spaces. The following design principles diagrams explored our research from these chosen projects.

Local resident : Alfred “This is the best thing they added in Kingsford since the old days”

Charles Kingsford mosaic

A key design principle of creating in-between spaces emphasise the significance of small intimate spaces

for rest and interactions.

Adjacent to the site a specific moment has been IN-BETWEEN SPACES

dedicated to rest and education, offering a tranquille retreat

for visitors to the area.

Casablanca MOROCCO

New Delhi INDIA

‘Cat Street’ HONG KONG

Glebe Markets AUSTRALIA

Kingsford Market AUSTRALIA

A key design principle of creating a lively street market, in between spaces, vertical connections throughout different parts of the site, interactive MARKET

operable facades, flexible and adaptable public spaces and most importantly creating a neighbourhood and sense of community.

STORE

MEETING ROOMS

COMMUNITY HALL

KITCHEN

WORKSHOP

HOUSING

STORE

MEETING ROOMS

COMMUNITY HALL

KITCHEN

BOH

WORKSHOP

ROOMS

HOUSING

RETAIL

RESTAURANT HOTEL LOBBY

BOH

ROOMS

RECEPTION

RETAIL

RESTAURANT

HOTEL LOBBY

ADMIN

RECEPTION

HOUSING HOTEL COMMUNITY CENTRE

ADMIN

PUBLIC CONNECTION PRIVATE CONNECTION SUNLIGHT

PROGRAM DIAGRAM The design was driven by a thorough exploration of the various functions required to accomodate a hotel, communtiy centre and social housing. The primary objective was to integrate certain programs, such as the hotels kitchen and restaurants, with the community centre to establish a symbiotic relationshop with the refugess residing in the social housing.

SDG GOALS The Sustainable Development Goals addressing are numbers 8, 10 and 11. These are important escpecially for refugees intial opportunities in Australia and the home we are providing for them.

Accessing The Site

Fragmented Moments

Vertical Variation

Creating Connections

SITE DESIGN PROCESS The current usage of the site includes pedestrians walking across to access the lightrail, from this incision through the site. The volumes were intentially fragmented to create distinct spaces for differeent activities and foster moments of interaction.

The height of the building was carefully considered to harmonise with it surroundings and integrate seamlessly into the urban fabric.

THE MODULE

VARIOUS USES OF MODULES These modules mimic alleyways by creating intimate and inviting spaces that encourage social interaction. These moments serve as dynamic settings where people can pause, connect and engage with each other, forming a sense of community. Whether it be a gathering spot or a place to relax, these flexible modules accomodate for unlimited activites.

VARIOUS USES OF BI-FOLD COUNTERS Assisting refugees in their first economic steps is crucial. Offering opportunities through the market and creating a work/life environment for refugees allows them to also share their cultures. Vendor spaces create conversions and cultural education, while bifold counter doors provide flexible spaces. The goal is to foster cultural exchange and community integration.

market section

THE MARKET

WORKSHOP KITCHEN 1.

PUBLIC BATHROOMS 2.

MARKET STALLS 3.

STOREFRONTS 4.

LAUNDRY ROOM 5.

HOTEL RECEPTION/ADMIN 6.

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GROUND PLAN

20M

Studio / Hotel

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

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5M

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COMMUNITY AREAS 1.

CO-WORKING SPACE 2.

0

10

KIDS ROOM 3.

QUIET STUDY 4.

GYM 5.

TYPICAL PLAN

20M

6

5

4 3

WOODEN LOUVRES 1.

1

2

LOUVRE TRACK SYSTEM 2.

CIRCUL ATION MODULE 3.

STEEL FENCE BALUSTRADE 4.

TIMBER FRAME SYSTEM

5.

P O LY C A R B O N AT E 6 .

AN INTERACTIVE FACADE

0

10M

RESIDENTIAL SECTION

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10

20M

ISOMETRIC SECTION

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20M

FRONT ELEVATION

0

10

20M

BACK ELEVATION

INITIAL MASSING MODEL WITH 1:500 MODEL

1:200 MODEL

REFERENCES & APPENDIX Statista. (2023). Climate Change Impacts: Average Number of Internal Climate Migrants by 2050 p e r R e g i o n [ O n l i n e ] . A v a i l a b l e a t : [ w w w . s t a t i s t a . c o m / c h a r t / 2 6 1 1 7/ a v e r a g e - n u m b e r - o f - i n t e r n a l - c l i mate-migrants-by-2050-per-region/#:~:text=Climate%20Change%20Impacts&text=If%20the%20trajectory%20of%20high,to%20internal%20migration%20by%202050].

CLIMATE REFUGEE HEADLINES: Independent. (2023). Climate Change Visas: A Proposal for People Displaced by Global Warming [Online]. Available at: [www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/climate-change-visas-b2306820.html].

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Daniel: Going for long runs, outdoor exercise and long walks are very popular here. Except cars everywhere here make it more difficult and dangerous Isabelle: What has been the biggest culture shock?

Daniel: The reliance on cars when traveling to uni and the stores. Not very nice walking around the city having to wait at every light.

Isabelle: How did you find a community to join?

Daniel: Through playing soccer, meeting so many Australians and other foreigners on the team building strong friendships Isabelle: What makes you feel like you belong here?

Daniel: Community of many Europeans that have moved here for the better climate and lifestyle, feels isolated from the rest of the world in a good way Isabelle: How would you define Australian culture?

Daniel: Laid back, positive, sporty, mix of all cultures starting to blend together Isabelle: Who were you the first people you spoke to?

Daniel: Neighbours in the area, when neighbours saw us moving in they would come and introduce themselves

Moments on the front porch, passing conversations

Isabelle: What do you do in your everyday routine that reminds you of home?

Plastic kids table underneath the counter

Daniel: 1 suitcase of everything I could fit. Personal items that I couldn’t buy again once I was here, lots of printed pictures

Gathering around the stone fire pit

Isabelle: What did you bring with you?

Sitting dockside waiting to go out on the water

Interview: Daniel from The Netherlands

Waiting on the steps for mom and dad to come home after work

SKETCHES & INTERVIEWS

Pierre: What made you move?

Alex: Lack of opportunities in Mauritius, I wanted to expand my knowledge and discover a new culture.

Imaginary house under the mangroves Sheltering from the wind under the filaos

Interview: Alex from Mauritius

Pierre: What did you bring with you?

Pierre: What do you do in your everyday routine that reminds you of home?

Alex: Water sports. Sailing, being close to the sea and cooking Mauritian dishes Pierre: What has been the biggest culture shock?

Interaction around a campfire

Alex: My clothes and some Mauritian sauces

Alex: By doing sports and trying to meet people on the beach playing volleyball etc or just by going to music events that I enjoy Pierre: What makes you feel like you belong here?

Alex: I feel that I belong here because I share the same interest in lifestyle and I am willing to work for the country Pierre: How would you define Australian culture?

Alex: not much culture to be honest, I would describe Australians as very laid back Europeans. I was impressed by the culture of outdoor activities such as camping, BBQ etc

Enjoying the multiculinary food of Mauritius

Pierre: How did you find a community to join?

Tr e e h o u s e i n t h e B a n y a n Tr e e

Alex: The respect of each others, the strong regulations and law enforcement.

Perhaps also the fact that Australian do everything very early (nightlife)

PUSH

SWING

P R E V I O U S I T E R AT I O N S D U R I N G R E S E A C H S TA G E

SLIDE

FOLD

LIFT

TURN

WOODEN LOUVRES

SLIDING WINDOW

BALUSTRADE COUNTER AND PLANTER BOX TIMBER CLADDING I N S U L AT I O N

OPERABLE WALLS

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P R E V I O U S I T E R AT I O N S D U R I N G R E S E A C H S TA G E

PIERRE DALAIS & ISABELLE FLEMING