luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
all images courtesy of luna perschl

 

 

 

the ‘pocket house’ by vienna-based architect luna perschl is a modular system that can be placed in disaster-prone areas to prevent housing shortages. the project rethinks the urban environment for the earthquake-struck yabuki town in fukushima prefecture in japan, by offering a sustainable solution that can be built by the community.

 

the small dwellings are made from wood, and can be transformed into temporary housing units or assembled together to form public centers. the state of emergency time is reduced as inhabitants are able to quickly build their own environment, with the distinctive roofline of the ‘pocket house’ marking the skyline as a reminder of the catastrophe.

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
the ‘pocket house’ step I (public functions)

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
assembled in step II as a housing unit

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
section showing the interior

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
step III the ‘pocket house’ installed as a community center

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
overview of step III

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
various public functions

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
the buildings become a new landmark

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
drawing showing the ‘pocket house’ assembled post disaster

 

luna perschl rethinks earthquake recovery shelter with pocket house
concept

 

 

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