Architects response to 3/11 quake, tsunami to be seen at UP Asian Center

A model of the 'Kamaishi box'. Photos courtesy of the Japan Foundation, Manila

"3/11" refers to the magnitude-9 earthquake that hit off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011. The quake and the resulting tsunami devastated the northeastern region of the country and killed at least 15,880 people. The disaster also caused meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, some 53,000 temporary shelters were built for many of the survivors.

According to a release from the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), this exhibit will feature visual and text panels, as well as models and video presentations, that showcase the vision of architects, builders and engineers who have been involved in projects that seek working solutions that will allow them to build beyond tragedy.

The exhibit will also include furniture and cardboard shelters used by evacuees after the earthquake.

A temporary housing facility in Japan

Emergency response: Projects intended as emergency measures for the lost and those whose homes were rendered unliveable or could not be used as shelter immediately after the quake or tsunami.

Temporary housing: Projects built to become evacuation shelters for the displaced, injured, and in need of protection from the elements. Playgrounds, parks, and any kind of vacant land in an elevated area are usually turned into temporary dwellings with suitable facilities for medical succour.

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Architects response to 3/11 quake, tsunami to be seen at UP Asian Center