CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY SPACE FOR DISASTER AREA IN TURKIYE − APPLYING THE JAPANESE TIMBER CONSTRUCTION METHOD
Abstract
This paper presents Oda Project, a community space built in a container settlement after the 2023 Türkiye–Syria earthquakes. Inspired by the initiative of Minna no Ie and KASEI’s participatory approach, the project employed a Japanese timber-frame system constructed by students, residents, and local carpenters. The study covers 15-month of preparation, mock-up, and construction, addressing challenges of material sourcing and design adaptations. Through comparative analysis, the findings emphasize the rapid and efficient structural system for unskilled labor, the value of mock-ups, and the need to support vulnerable groups, particularly children. The study offers a replicable framework for future recovery efforts.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
Urban and spatial planning
Bamboo properties and applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- AIJ Journal of Technology and Design
- Publisher
- Architectural Institute of Japan
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 81
- Pages
- 828–833
- Publication date
- 19 June 2026
- Language
- EN