In-Situ Addis Ababa

In-Situ
Addis Ababa

Subtitle Modular Waste Adaptive Approach Across Scales in Informal Settlement
Award The 21st Asian Design Award — Gold Award
Category Architectural Design Studio · ARC307
Year Fall 2023
Team Max Zhaoyi Wang, Anyang Zu, Zeling Liang

In the heart of Addis Ababa, informal settlements struggle under the weight of mounting waste. This project addresses the challenge by turning discarded materials into opportunities for architectural innovation — repurposing waste to design adaptable furniture, reimagine living spaces, and breathe new life into communities.

From small-scale interventions within homes to large-scale transformations of public streets, the approach promotes sustainability and strengthens social bonds. By celebrating collaboration and creativity, the project reshapes urban landscapes one upcycled space at a time.

Material Upcycling Contextual Vernacular Adaptive Modular Systems Community Empowerment Housing Equity

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