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Tarlungeni Open Space Project is an initiative lead by Huan Rimington and Hannah UK charity Volunteer Studio. The initiative is developing an unappropriated area of land into communal public space in the marginalised Roma settlement of Tarlungeni, Brasov, Romania. The project examines how environmental improvements and participatory architectural practices can promote the inclusion of a discriminated minority. interest in ‘humanitarian architecture’ and a desire to engage with alternative methods of practice. The opportunity to establish their own project came when Romanian charity FAST (Foundation for Social Assistance and Youth) invited the students to develop a proposal for an area of wasteland in the Tarlungeni Roma settlement. Rather than impose a ‘solution’, the students opted to pursue a participation based approach, working closely with the community to understand how best to move forward. In August 2010 a series of these exchanges developed the project’s territories, erosion prevention work and the participation based design of community recreational facilities. Nine months, £24,000, charity registration, volunteers from 6 different UK universities and partnerships with organisations across Europe, the project is now approaching its 3rd phase. CONTACT Volunteer Studio, registered charity no. 1140741 075150 24636 / 07912 557513 [email protected] twitter @tarlungeni SUPPORT The team is currently raising funds for the development of play facilities in Tarlungeni. If you’re interested in supporting the project please get in touch or visit: tarlungeni.tumblr.com/donate BLOG Our blog contains full project information with regular updates and more extensive discussions of our experiences and outcomes. tarlungeni.tumblr.com by Volunteer Studio + + S ĂCELE 0 10km BRASOV Tarlungeni Zizin Garcin Budila + + + + Main Informal Access Routes Informal Access Routes Dwelling Public Building School Marked out territory 1 Address waste disposal issue 2 Prevent further erosion of the riverbank creating usuable riverside space 3 Design and building of community though series of workshops with local community 1 Communal bins that anyone could access once a week + + + + + + + + + + + + + + maximum reasonable distance to walk to communal bins: direct access Households with indirect access to communal bins 2 Waste collection from individual houses twice a week + + + + + + + + + + Fencing implications No physical and phsycological security No clear personal territory Lack of commity ownership of public space + + + + Bins stolen a) Current situation Emotional security Defined personal territory Ownership of personal territories provides a base for extended collective responsibilities + + + B) Construction of plot frontage fencing LOWER GATES: It is clearer where the entrances to the individual homes are , dividing the long straight fence accordingly. VARIED VARNISHES: Each family will choose the colour of varnish for their fence and gate encouraging the householders to maintain their own. Tarlungeni Open Space Project ABOUT TARLUNGENI ROMA SETTLEMENT Regenerating the settlement’s infrastructure could challenge the negative prejudices that the village’s current appearance portrays; active resident participation could question stereotypes of Roma irresponsibility. STRATEGY PHASE 1: WASTE COLLECTION PHASE 1: FENCING Partners Funders The Edith M Ellis 1985 Charitable Trust St Julies Trust Asociotio Rromilor Tarlungen This project has been funded with support from the European Commission and British Council. European Commission and British Council cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. CREDITS The Tarlungeni Roma community, despite settling over 125 years ago, has remained segregated on land where, until recently, waste was dumped. Environmental poverty has negative consequences for the whole community; residents are ashamed of the area and are reluctant to take pride in their community. AUGUST 2010 MAY 2011 MANUFACTURING LATCHES FOR THE GATES IN TARLUNGENI DECIDING TERRITORIES USING GATE POLES FROM SCRAPYARD RESIDENTS ALONG THE RIVERSIDE OF TARLUNGENI ROMA SETTLEMENT INITIAL CONSULTATIONS WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS OF TARLUNGENI ROMA SETTLEMENT ‘DRAW A PICTURE OF YOUR VILLAGE’ - TARLUNGENI KINDERGARTEN TIMBER YARD CONSTRUCTING A PROTOTYPE OF A PEDESTRIAN GATE FIRST WASTE COLLECTION CLEAN UP DAY WITH TARLUNGENI PRIMARY SCHOOL RESIDENTS RECIEVE A NEW WHEELIE BIN DESIGNING & CONSTRUCTING LARGE GATE We would like to thank Dr Cristina Cerulli, Dr. Florian Kossak, Dr Doina Petrescu, and Dr Tatjana Schneider for their support throughout the development of the project. exhibition.indd 1 16/06/2011 01:10:55
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Tarlungeni Open Space Project is an initiative lead by Huan Rimington and Hannah
UK charity Volunteer Studio.
The initiative is developing an unappropriated area of land into communal public space in the marginalised Roma settlement of Tarlungeni, Brasov, Romania. The project examines how environmental improvements and participatory architectural practices can promote the inclusion of a discriminated minority.
interest in ‘humanitarian architecture’ and a desire to engage with alternative methods of practice. The opportunity to establish their own project came when Romanian charity FAST (Foundation for Social Assistance and Youth) invited the students to develop a proposal for an area of wasteland in the Tarlungeni Roma settlement.
Rather than impose a ‘solution’, the students opted to pursue a participation based approach, working closely with the community to understand how best to move forward. In August 2010 a series of these exchanges developed the project’s
territories, erosion prevention work and the participation based design of community recreational facilities.
Nine months, £24,000, charity registration, volunteers from 6 different UK universities and partnerships with organisations across Europe, the project is now approaching its 3rd phase.
CONTACT
Volunteer Studio, registered charity no. 1140741
075150 24636 / 07912 [email protected] @tarlungeni
SUPPORT
The team is currently raising funds for the development of play facilities in Tarlungeni. If you’re interested in supporting the project please get in touch or visit:
tarlungeni.tumblr.com/donate
BLOG
Our blog contains full project information with regular updates and more extensive discussions of our experiences and outcomes.
tarlungeni.tumblr.com
by Volunteer Studio
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+SĂCELE
0 10km
BRASOV
Tarlungeni
Zizin
Garcin
Budila
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Main Informal Access Routes
Informal Access Routes
Dwelling
Public Building
School
Marked out territory
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1 Address waste disposal issue 2 Prevent further erosion of the riverbank creating usuable riverside space
3 Design and building of community though series of workshops with local community
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1 Communal bins that anyone could access
once a
week
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maximum reasonable distance to walk to communal
bins: direct access
Households with indirect access to communal bins
2 Waste collection from individual houses
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Fencing implications
No physical and phsycological security
No clear personal territory
Lack of commity ownership of public space
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+Bins stolen
a) Current situation
Emotional security
Defined personal territory
Ownership of personal territories provides a base for extended collective responsibilities
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B) Construction of plot frontage fencing
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LOWER GATES:It is clearer where the entrances to the individual homes are, dividing the long straight fence accordingly.
VARIED VARNISHES:Each family will choose the colour of varnish for their fence and gate encouraging the householders to maintain their own.
Tarlungeni Open Space Project
ABOUTTARLUNGENI ROMA SETTLEMENT Regenerating the settlement’s infrastructure could challenge the negative prejudices that the village’s current appearance portrays; active resident participation could question stereotypes of Roma irresponsibility.
STRATEGY PHASE 1: WASTE COLLECTION PHASE 1: FENCING
Partners
Funders
The Edith M Ellis 1985 Charitable Trust St Julies Trust
Asociotio Rromilor Tarlungen
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission and British Council.
European Commission and British Council cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
CREDITSThe Tarlungeni Roma community, despite settling over 125 years ago, has remained segregated on land where, until recently, waste was dumped. Environmental poverty has negative consequences for the whole community; residents are ashamed of the area and are reluctant to take pride in their community.
AUGUST 2010 MAY 2011
MANUFACTURING LATCHES FOR THE GATES IN TARLUNGENI
DECIDING TERRITORIES USING GATE POLES FROM SCRAPYARD
RESIDENTS ALONG THE RIVERSIDE OF TARLUNGENI ROMA SETTLEMENT
INITIAL CONSULTATIONS WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS OF TARLUNGENI ROMA SETTLEMENT
‘DRAW A PICTURE OF YOUR VILLAGE’ - TARLUNGENI KINDERGARTEN TIMBER YARD
CONSTRUCTING A PROTOTYPE OF A PEDESTRIAN GATE
FIRST WASTE COLLECTION
CLEAN UP DAY WITH TARLUNGENI PRIMARY SCHOOL
RESIDENTS RECIEVE A NEW WHEELIE BIN
DESIGNING & CONSTRUCTING LARGE GATE
We would like to thank Dr Cristina Cerulli, Dr. Florian Kossak, Dr Doina Petrescu, and Dr Tatjana Schneider for their support throughout the development of the project.
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