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Melisa Ramos

Melisa Ramos

Birmingham, GB

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Eco-Anarchy Centre

In the Anarchy Community the activists' lives become metaphors for future counterculture. Through a critical analysis of both contemporary and historical anarchy communities I aim to propose an alternative urban regeneration strategy.The development relies on the cyclical nature of the anarchy communities through squatting in areas where living spaces are lacking.

A spontaneous expression without permission, the architecture seeks to become an active participant in the building of the community and organisation through communal action and shared responsibility. By adopting and manipulating the processes, language and materials associated with recycling and self-build precedents, I was able to speculate on the qualities of the spaces produced and their creation.

Earth, Textile and recycled materials are used for experimental construction 
 

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Berlin, DE
Additional Credits: Second award from 3DReid as and I was also nominated to RIBA Part II silver medal 2012.