The Tangraplay Toolkit is designed with the principle of freeform design, emphasizing maximum creativity and freedom for users to create the habitat they desire. It is modular, quick to install, and economical, making it suitable for any location needed. In this project, due to its strong ability to respond to the sense of belonging and the need for habitat creation in areas requiring urgent action, Hatay was chosen as the implementation area, a post-quake city that has largely lost its urban traces. This design, which we see as a powerful aid in the reconstruction of urban spaces after earthquakes, encourages participation. On one hand, it addresses the urgent needs of the community, such as gathering, meeting, and play areas, by incorporating temporary landscapes created by residents. On the other hand, it plays a significant role in providing effective and valuable data for the urban planning process.
Tangraplay Toolkit is expected to provide maximum efficiency, especially in three urban area typologies. Below, some configurations of the elements from the kit have been conceptualized to demonstrate how they can create various spaces in these typologies. Meeting areas, sitting areas, stages, children and adult play areas, workspaces, interactive zones, skating areas, and so on, can be created in an unlimited number of ways based on the user's creativity
After addressing the basic needs of the affected residents, such as shelter, food, and sanitation, the Tangraplay Toolkit takes its place in different locations within the disaster-stricken area. The comprehensive Tangraplay catalog showcases the components inside the toolkit and encourages users to unleash their creativity by exploring various combinations these parts can create. At this stage, participants are expected to enrich the toolkit by incorporating various local elements sourced from the surroundings, such as fabrics, stones, heating elements, or recycled materials. The initial temporary usage evolves and begins to shape the public space permanently, incorporating inputs from neighborhood residents' demands and desires. The expectation is for the experience to leave a mark on the space and for its signature to be visible. Over time, the focus gradually expands from the modular components of the toolkit to specific elements of a typical urban square. Saplings grow into trees, marking their place and indicating the dynamic development of the space. During the transformation, the presence of modular kits diminishes.