September 21, 2011

On the Boards: Comprehensive Plan for the reconstruction of Jacmel, Haiti

A proposed comprehensive development plan by architecture and urbanism Trans_City for the reconstruction of Jacmel, Haiti located on the edge of the city. The concept includes a master plan and designs for prefabricated homes and light industry. The scheme utilizes prefabricated building parts manufactured in Austria, that are transported via containers and assembled on site by Haitian workers. The unpacked and the containers will be modified for use as light industrial workshops. Via

Photos: Courtesy of Architecture and Urbanism Trans_City HL / HaïtiLibre

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