ARCHITECTS FOR HUMANITY:INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE (IDPS) AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION TO REDESIGN HOUSING QUARTER FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN NORTHERN SYRIA.

The design proposal pioneers culturally relevant and sustainable community living for 450 displaced families affected by war and natural disasters. It integrates public, semi-public, and private spaces crucial for social integration and psychological healing.

Rooted in Islamic traditions and spatial hierarchies, the concept integrates schools, youth centers, mosques, and commercial souks within the housing complex, creating a cohesive dynamic, replicatable form, supporting sustainable living, education, recreation, and economic empowerment. Emphasizing self-help initiatives like rooftop hydroponic cultivation and renewable energy ensures environmental sustainability and community economic progress.

Innovative design principles such as natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting, and flexible-use public spaces promote resilience in this challenging context, fostering unity and community strength.