Anh Chi Em Shelter

A phased initiative in rural Vietnam building safe, storm-resilient homes, clean water solutions, and vocational centers, uplifting marginalized communities through sustainable livelihoods and social progress.

place Asia, Vietnam, Núi Cà Đam. VNM 001
Surface . Date Started:
January 1, 2025.
Phase Ongoing. Type Social housing.
Target Group Emerging communities. Partner
Client Donor
Tecnology .
Design
Design
Design

Who participate

Jan Godzimirski

Jan Godzimirski

Architect - Project Achitect - jan@augnorge.org
Jan Kazimierz Godzimirski, a 2018 graduate from the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, is an architect focused on sustainable and simple design. His experience spans interdisciplinary research, collaborations with indigenous communities, museum conservation, and various architectural projects. From 2017 to 2019, he taught at the Scarcity and Creativity Studio, exploring design, craftsmanship and materials. Jan has also been involved with the Eco Moyo Education Centre in Kenya, supporting educational infrastructure, and with Wielozmysly in Poland, advancing accessible art for the visually impaired. His recent work with Architects Without Borders in Africa and Ukraine reflects his commitment to using architecture for positive change.

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