Dessau Institute of Architecture Masters Programme
Elective Peter Ruge, SDM XVII - ‘Parasitic Tiny House
Karim Omar Shehab, Mostafa El Sayed - Hitch Hikers’ Den
The idea was to create a module that serves as a base gene in multiple generations where it goes through multiple phases till it reaches maturity. A survival of the fittest situation. Where the fittest would be a colo- ny with various formations and compositions.Â
It starts out with a 3x3 module for a single person typology, then to 3x3x3 for the family typology with extension possibilities. The next stage is when 4 family modules form a courtyard typology then to a full colony with a clear circulation grid. The various permutations al- low for the design to be implemented everywhere as an addition to any existing structure.Â
The structure is made entirely out of wood. So it could be easily dis- mantled and re-assembled or even extended to be 3x6 or more. It’ll also be equipped with solar panels to serve as an alternate power supply and vertical vege- tation boards surrounding the elevated base to serve as a source of food and income to the tenants. The tar- get tenants are the hitch-hikers from the market who commute long distances to go to the market place in front of the garage in downtown cairo. The housing units will be placed on top of the garage in front of the market where it wil prvode shelter, storage spacessnd workshops.Â