reception and distribution center for immigrants and refugees at the greek borders

explorelab 9 / natalia grammatikou

p2

looking at p1

general migration trendswww.worldmapper.org

zoom in: the eU

major origin countries

Mixed migration waves

RefugeesAsylum-seekersImmigrantsUnaccompanied minors

main objective of the authorities is the protection of the EU borders and not the protection of refugees

a tougher bodyguard = more dangerous border crossing, since people won’t stop coming

eU policy

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entry into greece

current procedure

Arrested

Deported

Kept in detention centers

Set free unprocessed

eventually most people remain illegally in the country in this iN-bEtween place and timenO social/ financial/ legal/ labor rights

population distribution

current infrastructure

location

people

With own cultural background

With given character and potential

by what means can they coexist with no iDentity lOss

potential

needs

climateresources/ energy potentialgeomorphologyvernacular architecture

survival during border crossing, protection against arrest/ maltreatment/ detention

protection against discriminationbasic human rights assurance

proper accommodation proper food/ hygiene/ sanitation

proper identification & processing

according to greek unhcr head officer

current detention centers are unacceptablereception and distribution centers are missing from the

greek bordersit is a European matter and should be dealt with as suchincomers enter in small groups/ easier for communication

and identification. majority is young, sane and educated willing to participate

in any kind of processing

role model

if there is a system which can

ensure communication (proper identification and processing taking into account the most common languages of the incomers)

provide immediate aid when it is needed (medical, psychological etc)

enforce distribution services according to each group of people

take into account and benefit from the incomers’ potential there will be no need for long-term accommodation.

role model

People will enter the country, rest, register, be informed about their rights, transferred accordingly

A time related system based on an average influx of people

context

30 people/ day

Settling and restingimmediate aid

Health check/interviews

Registration/ interviews

Interviews/ eu

Legal education

Distribution

Departure

context

past

future

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location

close to entry points along the border

3rd biggest islandarea/ 1.636 sq.km coastline/ 370 km.population/ 90,634

infrastructure/ very poor

8th biggest islandarea 476 sq.km coastline 159 km.population 33,814

infrastructure/ moderate

faces the biggest influx

very bad infrastructure

large potential to host the function

several ngo’s are already active

a symbolic meaning

location

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proximity to urban environmentintegration with inhabitantsreuse of existing industrial shell

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Peaceful environmenttypical territory (possibility of creating a unit)allows for visibility from the sea and turkeyDesign from scratch/ maximum use of sustainable methods

potential

study ofclimatic conditionsvernacular architecturelocal materials

climate data

Csa (Mediterranean climate)mild and rainy winterswarm and dry summers (subtropical high pressure system)extended periods of sunshine

climate datawww.hnms.gr

yearly average wind speed

climate datawww.cres.gr

climate data

June 21st December 21st

vernacular architecture

Orientation

buildings and settlements tend to have a S or SE orientation to utilize the sun

Often, the position of individual building volumes is such as to create shady spots, sun-protected during summer period.

vernacular architecture

Openings

small windows facing northfor lighting and ventilation andthermal insulation (reduction of

thermal losses)

main façade and biggest openings usually facing South

vernacular architecture

Openings

large openings on the upper floor main functions

small or no openings on the ground floorno primary functionsprotection

vernacular architecture

Walls

ground floor/ Stone walls 60-80 cm thick ensure a proper insulation (mild temperature variations)

upper floor/ light Wooden walls 15 cm thickseismic design (lighter structure)

vernacular architecture

Terraces and pergolas protect external walls from overheating.

Overhanging volumes (sachnisi) with large openings provide proper natural lighting and ventilation.

Sheltered semi-outdoor spaces (chagiati), galleries

Arcades cool pleasant areas during summer sheltered space with sufficient light during winter.

Microclimate

vernacular architecture

Outside space/ rural environment

equally important as inner spacefencing around the whole plot secondary functions outsideprotection of vegetation and animals

vernacular architecture

Outside space/ urban environment

equally important as inner spacefencing around the whole plot secondary functions outsidecreation of pleasant microclimate

vernacular architecture

structural materials those found at the construction environment

almost exclusively Wood and Stone

Materials

last 50-60 years reinforced concrete is the most common bearing structural material, combined with bricks and plaster.

vernacular architecture

Materials

Volcanic rocksTrachyte.

Slate

limestonemarble

red stone

turkish pine

chestnut poplarwalnut

oak

black pine

creating a program

A public address system

Lighting

Arrival zones and departure zones separated from accommodation zones

Security fencing (depending on circumstances)

unhcr standards

Accommodation:

Sanitation

Per latrine

Per shower

Per unit

Food preparation

x 100 100 m2

Storage

x 100 200 m2

building program

Accommodation 1150 m2

Services 300 m2

Support 350 m2

Administration 300 m2

210 +40 = 250, 4 m2 p.p / 1000 m2

20-40 minors/ 150 m2

kitchen/ 100 m2

storage / 100 m2

installations/ 100 m2

auxiliary / 50 m2

arrival/departure /80 m2

education/ 50 m2

interview / 75 m2

health post /75 m2

managementinterpreterslegal advice unhcr ngo’ssecurity

+interaction, sitting area, meeting rooms, auxiliary functions

program

Accommodation 1150 m2

Services 300 m2

Support 350 m2

Exterior

Administration 300 m2

joining the pieces

Starting points:

Significance of exterior space

Materials

Climate

Orientation

Visible from a distance

Integration of different cultural backgrounds

Role model adaptable in different location

content

Human oriented

Respect

Safe environment

The procedure suggest action

A communication wall

A barrier stopping progress or entry

Inhabit the barrier itself

content

can a wall form space?

content

content DeconstructionReconstruction