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Why help through

Architecture
We believe in the social power of ar-
chitecture.
We believe that public space is among
the basic human necessities.

In refugee camps, the existing tents are fun-

damental because they provide the condi-
tions for refugees to survive.

We believe that at this time we need to

go a step further.

People need a common ground, a space to

live, not merely to survive. A human being
is a social being a, “zoon politicon“ and as
such needs social interaction.

Architecture creates the space where social

interaction can happen.
Social interaction creates engagement, and
engagement develops individuality, which
allows us to know ourselves and to recogni-
ze ourselves as human beings.

The act of building is a statement in

itself; it provides a feeling of being
united, and brings hope to the com-
munity.
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What are we Private /

Semi private space

proposing?
20 m2

Open
public space
58 m2

We are proposing the Maidan tent. A pleasant place for womens and kids A space where people can recive
A covered, public welcoming square, desi- medical care
gned to host various activities.

The Maidan tent is a round, multifunctional

space open on every side and subdivided
into eight sectors which are zoned in two
concentric areas. A protected playground for kids A space where people can gather
The center of the structure is an open public Private /
Semi private space

meeting place enclosed by a ring of semi- 20 m2

private spaces where people can gather to

Open
public space
58 m2
pursue their activities in a more intimate
public space.

Our aim is not to create a large house, A space where people can eat together A space where people can recive
but a public space. psychological care

We believe that the public space needs an

appropriate shape with certain psychological
and aesthetic characteristics.

The structure is designed with the following

psychological aspects in mind:
Space for interaction
A space where peolpe can teach an A space where people can buy and
The round shape forms a center and is open Space for medical care learn sell goods
Covered playground
to every side, inviting people from every Classroom

direction. Meeting point

Psycological care
Subdivision into various zones make it Space for praying

possible to form various relationships and a

sense of common ground.
The multi-functional public space is flexible
and can be quickly adapted to people’s A pleasant place to come together and A space where people can pray
needs. engage in social interaction

The Maidan tent is 4 meters high and has an

area of 200 square meters that can accom-
modate more than a hundred people.
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2,30 m

Technical
Data
External Ring
140 sqm

7,50 m 15,00 m Internal Square

39 sqm

Verandas
DIMENSIONS TEXTILE COVER 39 sqm

Clear Span Widht 19.50 m Composition 20% PU - 80% PES

Eave Height 3.00 m Specific Weight 240 g/m2

Top Height 4.00 m Tear Resistance (N) > 350 N

Bay Distance 5.70 m Tensile Strenght (N) > 1100 N 2,90 m

Total covered area 200 m2 Hydrostatic Head Value > 2000 mm

External Ring
22 sqm

AIR PUMPING SYSTEM CERTIFICATIONS Internal Ring

4,00 m 15 sqm

N° of Engines 2 Fire Class 1

Voltage 230 V Wind 110 Km/h

Total Pressure mm H2O 89 Snow load 80 Kg/m2 1,90 m

4,00 m

Noise Level dB (A) 73

3,00 m

3,50 m

5,80 m
 Fresh air
circulation
Sound absorbing
textile

UV reflecting Open doors

PVC textile to let fresh air
circulate

2,5m 4m 4m 4m 2,5m

Veranda Semi-private space Open common space Semi-private space Veranda

External covered Innner space External covered

Warm air
circulation Sound absorbing
textile

Wind and external

cold breeze

Closed doors
to preserve the
internal temperature

2,5m 4m 4m 4m 2,5m

Veranda Semi-private space Open common space Semi-private space Veranda

External covered Innner space External covered

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1.
The aluminum structure is covered with a The first aluminium beam’s elements are The second aluminium elements are linked
After placing the central ancorage is possi-
water and strong wind resistant, fire proof attached to the cetral pole joint together completing the 8 meters beam
ble to perfectly place the secondary ones
by using a pre-sized cord textile

5. 6. 7. 8.
The textile is inserted into the beam’s The arches are folded to simplyfie the The structure is lifted and fixed on the right When the entire structure is open, tie-rods
guides and then connected to the arches lifting of the structure high. Secondary pillars are connected to are connected to the ground holding in
the beams providing more stability place the structure
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About us

Maidan tent is an Italian limited company

specialized in designing and constructing
structures for make-shift and refugee camps.

Thanks to our network of producers, all

based in Italy and with a more than 20 years
of history in this sector,we can provide the
best quality of the made in Italy.

For more informations please visit our web-

site: www.maidantent.org or write us at:
info@maidantent.org
www.maidantent.org

ABVM is an architecture studio focused on

humanitarian and sustainable architecture
based in Milan and Zurich.

We are the designers behind the Maidan

tent’s project.

For more informations please visit our web-

site: www.abvm.it or write us at:
contact.abvm@gmail.com
© 2018 Maidan tent Srl