The ‘Mycennovation Terminal’ village
The development of the 'Mycennovation Terminal' village was closely linked to the site organization of 'Wantsumville.' In light of the housing crisis for refugees in Manston, Kent, the scheme was created to repurpose the abundant terminal building at Manston Airport, bringing new life and sustainability to the structure that would otherwise have gone unused or been demolished.
The scheme showcases the use of mycelium-based bio-composite materials made from the root structure of mushrooms, which are part of a biological closed-loop cycle, resulting in minimal waste to build a new residential hub for refugees and people in need around Manston. The scheme serves as a platform to demonstrate the material’s current and potential future architectural applications throughout the space in various program functions.
Mansont Airport, Kent England
RIBA Part II - Master of Architecture
University of Westminster, 2023
RIBA work stage 0-4
The project program comprises three zones introduced to meet sustainable goals, producing recyclable construction materials. It aims to address a part of the housing crisis for refugees in Manston and facilitate their integration into a new culture, and social life, and the refinement of their work skills while the government processes their asylum cases.
1. The Growing Zone:
This zone focuses on forest and agriculture, as well as food production, and comprises: Growing on logs, Growing in Tunnels.
2. The Processing/Factory Zone:
This zone involves the production of mycelium bricks and Research Centres.
3. The Mycelium Village:
This zone would focuses on the construction of self-build mycelium houses for refugees and people in need of housing, comprising: A cluster of one-bedroom and two-bedroom houses, Open market and Showcase of pods and canopies made of Mycelium
