Istanbul's Disaster Education Centre concept doubles as emergency housing

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Portugal's OODA architectural firm has conceptualized a Disaster Education Centre that also doubles as an emergency shelter in the event of a real-life disaster. The center has been designed for the city of Istanbul and would be fully equipped with adequate technology and facilities to respond to a natural emergency. The center focuses on educating the public about disasters, with a special focus on earthquakes and floods. The design of the building reflects this theme, resembling an emergency cross symbol that has fallen onto its side, as if affected by an earthquake... Continue Reading Istanbul's Disaster Education Centre concept doubles as emergency housing

Section: Good Thinking

Tags: Architecture, Disasters, Earthquake, Emergency Housing

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