As a board member of the Te Whare Āniwaniwa Collective, I recently facilitated a Community Advisory Committee workshop exploring early spatial concepts for the Rainbow Hub.
From New Zealand, I collaborated with Regan Potangaroa on a conceptual temporary housing solution for Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, using prefabricated steel frames that bolted together easily. The design incorporated sandbag walls and locally sourced bamboo cladding, aiming to reduce fire risk while complying with Bangladesh’s temporary shelter regulations.
Part of my Master’s thesis, this project explores timber-framed, foundation-free construction inspired by Rumah Aceh. Merging vernacular seismic design from Indonesia with NZS3604 standards, it reimagines post-quake housing solutions for Christchurch’s Red Zone—offering a code-compliant, resilient, and culturally adapted architecture for displaced communities.
