LA PALMA EMERGENCY HOUSING

CUSTOMER

CABILDO DE LA PALMA

LOCATION

LA PALMA, España.

YEAR

2022

For our organization, the project developed in the Boqueirão of La Palma represents not just a milestone in our trajectory but also the most significant challenge and achievement to date. Faced with an unprecedented emergency, we had the opportunity to go beyond the usual temporary solutions, providing dozens of affected families not only with a shelter but with a dignified and long-lasting home. The use of shipping containers as the core of our emergency housing marked a notable difference in terms of quality, comfort, and sustainability. Although the external appearance of the containers might suggest a basic housing solution, the interior design, optimized bioclimatically, offers all the comforts and features of a high-quality home. This approach ensured thermal insulation comparable to the best houses on the market, demonstrating that it is possible to combine functionality and aesthetics without compromising comfort.

Our project contrasts with other types of emergency housing, such as wooden cabins, which, although they may appear more aesthetically pleasing at first, do not offer the same level of comfort and long-term durability. Families relocated to our units have shared experiences that confirm our solution not only provided them with a safe refuge but also a true sense of home and dignity under extremely difficult circumstances. One of the most notable aspects of this project was the ability to quickly transform a vision into reality, establishing a new neighborhood in just a few months. This achievement is remarkable not only for our organization but also for the council of La Palma, demonstrating a joint effort in response to an urgent human need. This project not only challenged our logistical and planning capabilities but also represented our deepest commitment to social responsibility and community impact.

Mirando hacia atrás, este proyecto en La Palma se erige no solo como nuestro mayor reto, sino también como la prueba más clara de lo que es posible lograr con innovación, compromiso y colaboración. Ha establecido un precedente para futuras intervenciones de emergencia, demostrando que la dignidad, el confort y la sostenibilidad pueden ir de la mano, incluso en las situaciones más desafiantes.