Shigeru Ban contributes architecture to earthquake relief

Known for his easily and cheaply assembled “paper log” houses, architect Shigeru Ban has announced plans to contribute to relief efforts following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that rocked northeastern Japan Mar 11. Ban’s designs have already been employed in humanitarian missions in Kobe following the great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995 as well as in Kayanasli, Turkey, and Bhuj, India, following earthquakes in 1999 and 2001, respectively. This time Ban plans to assemble cardboard partitions to provide refugees at relief centers an element of privacy at a time of great emotional distress. Ban is currently soliciting donations in order to realize the project.

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