Iwanuma City was one of the city where entire town swept away during the tsunami.
In this proposal, new collective housings have been designed to create a community centre. Small paths and open outdoor spaces help establish a connection between the new and old community. It has been carefully designed for victims to feel like they are more at 'home' rather than in a new development. This atmosphere has been achieved by using natural materials from the local area. Each house has a comfortable open kitchen, dining and living spaces, a double bedroom and a bathroom. An 'engawa' (small terrace) provides a continuous connection to nature from the house. This project is one of the many reconstruction and relocation plans of North-East Japan after the terrible disaster, hopefully it will give the new residents a peaceful mind.
Since 2011, SHAA/ Shoichi Haryu Architect & Associates and SHSH have been working and supporting disastrous areas after the tsunami in March 2011. After the many charity activities, including Yuriage Machi Cafe charity centre, we won the proposal and will complete the construction in 2015.
