Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
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Date of Graduation
Spring 2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Department
School of Art, Design and Art History
Advisor(s)
Evelyn Tickle
Sneha Patel
Ronn Daniel
Abstract
raaxo: a post-refugee landscape
sited in dadaab, kenya // raaxo is a transformation of the current landscape that works with harsh conditions of sun and wind to provide spaces of dwelling and gathering, improving refugee comfort by initiating a sense of community. tall, mechanical screens protect against the strong desert winds, while also creating a build-up of sand. overtime, the sand build-up forms an exterior barrier around the community and dwelling spaces, and creates a façade on the interior. Other designed screens are placed opposite the formed community spaces, providing shade from the desert sun for the refugees. throughout the span of a year, raaxo becomes a designed landscape of multiple protected spaces of comfort where refugees occupy, gather and call “home”.
Recommended Citation
Riales, Bailey M., "Raaxo: A post-refugee landscape" (2017). Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019. 267.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/267
