EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS HUB

prototype｜urban furniture ｜Boston｜ Advised by Profesor Miho Mazereeuw, collaborated with Seungho Park

Modular wooden furniture pieces on wheels in an industrial-style room with large windows and exposed ceiling pipes.
Minimalist, modern office space with mobile whiteboards and modular wooden furniture on a concrete floor.
Close-up of a wooden panel with "TABLE" engraved and secured by black straps.
Compact wooden cabinet with an open lid revealing a small built-in sink, located in a minimalist interior setting.
Diagram showing the assembly and design of a portable water tower. It includes folding steps, a sectional side view of a water purification and storage system with components labeled: purifier, dispenser, water storage, pump, sink, cabinet/storage areas, and drainage path. Includes worktable and bench areas.

2011 년 뉴욕의 샌디, 같은해 도쿄 지진, 2012 상해의 태풍 하이쿠이, 2013년 자카르타의 대홍수… 이제 대도시도 자연 재해에 안심할수 없습니다. 이 프로젝트는 물과 음식을 구할수 없는 자연재해 발생 첫 72시간 동안의 인근 주민을 위한 시설입니다. 평소에는 도시내의 평범한 벤치로 사용되다가, 자연재해시 펼쳐서 150명을 위한 주방 및 정수시설로 사용될수 있도록 고안하였습니다. 정수기는 시간당 30리터의 물을 정화하고 365 리터의 물을 저장할 수 있으며, 정화된 물은 바로 식수로 사용하거나 주방으로 옮겨 사용할수 있습니다.

The purpose of the prototype is to facilitate discussions regarding community activities during the first 72 hours after a disaster when water and food sources cannot be provided by the city. The prototype is used as urban furniture on normal days and will be transformed into a water purifier and a set of the common kitchen for 150 people during emergency situations. The water tower can purify 30 liters per hour, and store 365 liters to provide potable water to people. This water is conveyed to the kitchen with a foot pump so that people can drink and cook.