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SAFE SPACE - An Emergency Shelter for LGBTQ+ Youth
Get PDFMy diploma will look into the issue of homeless LGBTQ+ youth in the US. This is a pressing problem that needs to be addressed and discussed. I will try to give insight into the topic and try to give an answer to how one can resolve a small part of it. A study shows that 50% of families responded in a negative way when their kids revealed their LGBTQ+ status, and another 26% was reported being kicked out of their home for the same reason. Although there are many services for homeless youth in general, there are an extreme lack of services to this specific group of people. LGBTQ+ youth who find them selves in a shelter where cisgender and straight youth stay are often the subject of physical and mental violence, which can lead to further trauma in an already traumatizing situation.
My goal for the project is to create a place where one focuses on quality of living and the spaces, hoping that this will lead to a better environment for the LGBTQ+ youth to get the help they need and deserve. Through my diploma work I want to investigate how a smaller facility in an established residential area can provide a better and more dignified offer, with a more homey and inviting living situation, than the existing solutions today. Although their situation is temporary, the place to seek help should feel permanent.
This part of society are often left with a lack of funding and having to re-use space that is not meant for living in. I believe that helping fewer people, but helping them better is a solid solution. This is not the case today as this part of society are often left with a lack of funding and having to re-use space that is not meant for living in.
There are many different ways one can approach a task of designing for a marginalized group. The main question I have asked myself is do I try to help as many as possible, or do I try to create a space that focuses on quality over quantity. I’ve experienced myself that if one takes the time and energy to really help someone properly the results are much better.
Today the shelters dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth are often put up in places not ment for living. The space is crammed and overfilled, due to lack in resources and space. How can one create a place that is private and protected, yet open and inclusive?submittedVersio
Lonely residence
Get PDFOur life is constant. We are doing similar things every day, and it may take a long time for an unexpected event to happen. Until the outbreak of the epidemic in 2020, we were forced to be isolated, we were trapped in our individual rooms. Until I recovered from the initial shock, I tried to think about loneliness seriously.
Even if there was no epidemic, we would still lock ourselves in a self-protective shell, which is invisible but indestructible. We are complex animals driven by emotions. On the one hand, we love loneliness, it allows us to think about the direction we deeply want. But we also yearn for social approval. We love the first grace of the morning sun, but we also enjoy dancing under the moon.
I hope that this living space can provide a suitable environment that allows us to mount loneliness, to have a chance to think peacefully, which also allows us to be sociable, to enjoy spending the dusk with friends drinking beer.submittedVersio
Rethinking knowledge
No full textThe diploma investigates how the public library function can meet societies needs for people with practical knowledge and physical skills through introducing a workshops program in combination with other library services. Fredrikstad, being both a city with a proud industrial history and a city where the existing library services need revitalization, serves as a case study.
Through times practical knowledge has been tought from master to student, it has very rarely been written down. The society today is dependant on this, and people who work in the field has a sence of pride in their craft.
The library is a place to share and gain knowledge, but it is only applicable to theoretical and digital knowledge today. Slowly it has started towards the practical side with their small work-shop spaces, but by really implementing the workshop into the library, the practical knowledge will be more accessible than ever. And this is sorely needed when people are encouraged to take higher education, and not focus on this practical side of the society.
This project works as a library branch to the main library of Fredrikstad, where this branch focuses on practical knowledge and social gain. A wood workshop and building hall facilitates for the more noisy and bigger projects on the ground floor, and a textile and multiuse artspace facilitates the more lighter crafts on the first floor. All the spaces in the building relates to the climatized courtyard that can adapt to the recent activity. As a base it works as a makeshop where children can test and make things, a social workshop for adults where ideas and knowledge can be shared and materials can be bought, and general social space.
With this branch extention, the original library can get a foot closer to the city center and take a bigger part in the population of Fredrikstad.submittedVersio
A care home in Kvadraturen
No full textDiscussions on transformation, densification and programming of the city core in Oslo is often related to recreation and retail as main drivers for securing the multifunctional and heterogenic city, providing what we often refer to as “urbanity.” But what if this urbanity can be better catered for through an increased focus on social heterogeneity and sustainable housing programs?
For four years I worked at both a public and a private care home. In both of these typical care homes for the elderly and people suffering from dementia, I encountered a group of young adults, cognitively healthy, but with a functional disability that caused them to be dependent on a cus-tomised residence and available assistance around the clock. In the lack of a better offer or other types of care home, the group I met had been placed in their own ward in a typical nursing home.
The issue of cognitively able people being moved to typical nursing homes has, unfortunately, been an issue for quite some time.1 Unfortunately, available statistics might not be giving an ap-propriate picture of the actual situation, as is made clear by recent articles and news interviews shedding light on people living at home when they ideally should live in an appropriate care home.
1 (www.aftenposten.no, 2004)
This calls for a new type of care home, and a widened vocabulary of what a care home is, how it is panned and what it should consist of. Life after injury does not end. The placement of the institu-tion in the centre of Oslo will be crucial for the user´s engagement with the city, and by extension their re-entry and continued participation in society.
Thus this diploma proposes to transform the existing Paleet parking facility in Kvadraturen, Oslo, as a counter-proposal to the current plans for demolishing it, exploring the possibility for the structure to be transformed into a communal working and living environment, consisting of both homes for the care home residents, as well as student apartments. Emphasizing the argument for both functionally able and disabled living side by side in the city, it does not distinguish between one or the other. With a user group that does not necessarily want to reside from the city, but be an active part of it, the community and society, the site and existing building offers an opportunity for an inclusive integration of the user group into the very centre of Oslo.submittedVersio
Urban interiors – Parasitic intervention
No full textThe diploma investigates the relationship between hosts and parasitic interventions in architecture, and the architectural potential of these inventions. The site is the centre of Oslo and the cases are selected from major and new cultural buildings that have been part of transformation processes in the city.
Parasitic architecture is a concept denoting architecture designed and existing in relation to and in dependence of a host structure. I define a host as the existing structure or building that, by an addition, is intervened on.
Parasites in architecture – as the concept is used in this diploma – exists in addition to, is dependent on and will in some way give back to the host structure. However, the parasite is a separate intervention, does not transform the host as such, but thrive – in terms of localization, function and technology on the host structure. Adding space and programs, and developing “hidden” potentials through small interventions to the host. Parasites might also work as part of a conserving intervention by strengthening an existing structure (for example a ruin) and furthering its existence.
The parasitic intervention in relation to Deichman is mainly based on Type 6. It is dependent on the host for shelter as it is placed under the counter leaving volume on the back of Deichman. It is formed in a way that preserves current entrances and functions related to the library and adds new space to influence urban quality effecting movement in the area.
The program of the parasitic intervention is a mix of uses. It consists of spaces in rotating boxes on the first floor that functions as kiosks of different kinds as well as storefront exhibitions. As the boxes turn they create different urbane situations to alter the way one moves and to break the monotony of a straight street as well as places to naturally stop and slowing down the speed of walking. The other spaces are stores of different kinds. Where for example the double high space in the north could function as a bookstore, the southern space a clothing or shoe store. And the middle space that is more private in nature, could function as a function in need of more privacy, like a cafe.
This site is horisontal with a close area of influence.
The parasitic intervention on the back of Munch is based on Type 1 parasitic forms of intervention. It holds on to the structure of Munch without entering it. And is totally dependent on the Host structure for its existence. It has a large area of effect, as it brings light, furfilling Munchs function as a cultural beacon in Oslo now also giving light to the east not just the west. It also creates space for closer interaction along the back façade of Munch, furthering the sea side movement of people.
The program of the parasitic intervention is that of an alternative space for exhibition and gatherings for young artists. But it also relates to the sea front with floating jetties for people to swim, row or kayak from. It also connects the southern Munch square with the pier on the south side of Munch, giving an alternative route to and from the Museum pier.
This situation is vertical with a wide area of influence.submittedVersio
Things to find when doing nothing
No full textThis project explores the physical space of our close environment, as a scene for contemplation, observation and imagination. It aims at opening a window into a more intimate way of experiencing our surroundings, revealing hidden layers of places, in their pacuiliarities, stories and quiet poetics.
Through this diploma i have been exploring and developing different location based experiences and interactions, finding ways of telling a different story about place, and utilizing sound as a way of adding new layer of feeling at spesific sites. My mission has been to bring about natural, tactile and multi sensual experiences, with the digital as a tool. I have intended to open up for experiences that differ from the digital everyday and to facilitate for discoveries in the real world that connects us to present and our the physical space. The foundational problem statement of the project has been :
How can digital tools be used a way of connecting us more to our physical surroundings and open up for slower, more intimate experiences in our cityscape?submittedVersio
Playful Development "Busy rock"
No full textPlay is a significant part of child development. It allows kids to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. The project “Busy rock” was created in a collaboration with Stokke®, a Norwegian distributor of children’s premium equipment and furniture. The brand is currently working on a new line of the products which are fun to play with and most importantly help children to learn and develop.
The purpose of that diploma project was to make first steps into creating a new product for Stokke®, that will be fun, unique, and challenging at the same time. “Busy rock” turned out as a fantastic way to explore, experiment, reflect and moreover, I had a great fun by testing my concept with the little users!
“Busy rock” is a combination of games that develop variety of skills but also provides an opportunity for an active play. Child can flip and rotate the shape, draw on a chalk board, sit on the top surface and drag “Busy rock” around using the handle. The material for the installation plates and profiles is plywood covered with beech veneer. The connections - joins between profiles and plates are produced from colored PS6 plastic. There is also a stor-age function, a child can keep the geometrical figures inside and even put his favorite small toys through the hole which is covered in soft rubber and felt. On the other plates, I put the flip game with figures which are different colors to develop memory and concentration, on the other plate, it is a fun game with magnet clocks that teach children to count.
To make my project more sustainable, I have been talking with Stokke about an exchange solution. The idea is that parent buys a base structure with a set of plates for age 2-3, and then after a year when the child grows older and gets bored with old games, parent can send them back to Stokke for renovation or recycle and get new set of games with a dis-count. Also, that is a great opportunity to make “Busy rock” more personal oriented since each parent can adapt my concept for the interest and needs of their children.StokkesubmittedVersio
Maternity: Revisited
No full textDid you know that all pregnant people are entitled to knowledge-based information that allows them to make informed choices and to have a real impact on their maternity follow-up? This diploma explores information dissemination in maternity care in Norway. First time parents and pregnant people are often confused in the meeting with maternity care, while midwives and nurses lack sufficient tools to communicate between services and provide information in a fulfilling way.
This diploma is a contribution to the ongoing debate in maternity care. By using our outside perspective as designers, we elevate the experiences of pregnant women and first-time parents. We ask: How can we use storytelling to create a reflective and generative discussion around information and communication in maternity care?
By reaching out to different stakeholders at different levels in the system, we have managed to spark new ideas and interventions. With the use of storytelling and design methods, we collected experiences and shared them back with the system in a provoking way, with the intention of catalyzing movement.
To help us stimulate a generative and reflective dialogue about maternity care, we have created a booklet where we present challenges and opportunities in an actionable way. We want to tell the stories of what we have learned in a way that will inspire people to reflect, think creatively, create ideas, and prompt change.
This has led to a series of interesting conversations with committed people who like us, want to improve the care system in various ways. We hope that the perspective we bring forward through this diploma will serve as a basis for further discourse on how we can improve maternity care in Norway.submittedVersio
Byreparasjon som alternativ kulturminnestrategi : Belyst gjennom et situasjonsstudium av søndre bydel i Moss
Get PDFRiksantikvaren lanserte i 2017 en bystrategi som åpner for å utføre byreparasjoner som gjenskaper eller rekonstruerer bymiljøer som er gått tapt. I denne oppgaven vil jeg undersøke hvordan en slik byreparasjon kan utføres, og hvem som kan foreslå tiltak av denne typen. Kulturminnesektorens aktører uttaler seg vanligvis om utbyggingsplaner i etterkant av planleggingsprosessen. Framgangsmåten kan defineres som en reaktiv bevaringsstrategi. Jeg vil foreslå en alternativ vernestrategi, der kulturminnesektoren praktiserer aktiv påvirkning. Det undersøkes hvilken fase i planprosessen som egner seg best, samt hvilket innhold eller form den alternative kulturminnestrategien kan ha.
Oppgavens teoridel vil undersøke hvorfor vi har behov for å gjenskape historiske bymiljøer. Vurderingen forankres i ulike teorier om følelsesbaserte faktorer som minne og identitet. Følelser forbindes med et nostalgisk ønske om å returnere til fortiden, men i denne oppgaven vil minne og identitet forklares som foranderlige faktorer. Denne forståelsen støtter byreparasjon som virkemiddel i kulturminnevernet, og den begrunner hvorfor det oppleves som verdifullt å videreføre historiske forbilder i framtidige bystrukturer.
Situasjonsstudiet er plassert i Moss, der anleggsarbeidet med ny jernbanestasjon er påbegynt. Den sentrumsnære plasseringen har medført til en klassisk konflikt mellom vern og byutvikling. Framtidig utbygging på anleggsområdet kan preges av stedsnøytral
boligfortetting, alternativt kan den bruke hovedtrekk fra søndre bydels eksisterende bebyggelse som forbilde. Forut for oppgavens mulighetsstudium blir byens endringsfaser beskrevet, med spesiell vekt på nyere utbygginger. De nye planene for søndre bydel blir kartlagt, og bydelens historiske utvikling blir analysert. Hovedfunn fra steds- og bygningsbeskrivelsen danner grunnlaget for oppgavens forslag til videreføring av det historiske mangfoldet. Oppgavens mulighetsstudium presenteres med planskisser fra foreslått løsning. Avslutningsvis vil jeg oppsummere erfaringer fra mulighetsstudiet, og vurdere om kulturminnesektorens kan benytte en tilsvarende strategi.submittedVersio
Writing With the Machine
No full textWriting With the Machine is an explorative design diploma investigating machine learning as a design material. As a design experiment, I trained a machine learning model on an archive of personal letters written by my great grandfather. Using this experiment as a starting point, working hands on with both the data material and the software, I reflect upon different aspects of machine learning.
The main ambition of the project is to investigate - how might we use design to explore and communicate aspects of machine learning? How can we approach highly technical and complex technologies like machine learning, through alternative perspectives and approaches?
The outcome of the experiment is a set of three books, alongside a website. The books showcase materials from different steps in the experiment - scans from the analogue letter archive, the process of digitizing and transcribing the archive, letters generated by the machine. The web-site collects observations from the experiment and functions as a digital resource with links to the works that have inspired the project. Together these artifacts make out a framework to dis-cuss and talk about machine learning.submittedVersio