Post-Earthquake Reconstruction
Architectural and urban design responses to earthquake damage, from shelter design to community rebuilding.
Diagonal Architectural Design Wraps a Shenzhen Factory Renovation in Terracotta and Light
Two industrial buildings in Bao'an District are reborn as SMOORE satellite offices, stitched into the urban grain with warm cladding and carved courtyards.
ADINJU Muhhe Studio Carves a Sunlit Gallery from a 1980s Nanjing Factory Shell
East Gallery's new 680-square-meter space in Nanjing preserves industrial scale while channeling afternoon light onto white exhibition walls.
ROOTSTUDIO Rebuilds a Juchitán Library from Earthquake Rubble and Ancestral Technique
An adobe library in Oaxaca's Isthmus of Tehuantepec rises again using heritage roof systems, reclaimed wood, and salvaged earth.
Man, Material and Manifestation: Reconstructing Majhi Gaun, Nepal
Reimagining post-disaster rural housing through earthquake-resistant architecture rooted in local materials, community knowledge, and resilience.
Salgar Reconstruction: A Community-Centered Rebuilding Model for Resilient Housing in Colombia
A resilient reconstruction project creating urban and rural homes that honor local traditions, improve safety, and rebuild community after Salgar’s devastating landslide.
Designing earthquake-resistant shelters
Reborn - Result Story | Plan for Survival