Chaitaly Deshpande

Architect @Project Safe Refuge

Delft, NL

Heading the ‘Transitional Housing unit’ vertical, designing architectural solutions to humanitarian crisis in Europe. Supported participatory design workshops and surveys conducted and exhibition held at the Zodiak Pavilion in Warsaw. Work involved documentation and analysis and representation in form of videos and annual reports. Worked on design development, assisting with 3D visualizations and technical drawings for the unit and coordination with stakeholders. Pilot unit is under construction in Ukraine and 10 more units are proposed. Co-led the social media strategy and content creation, enhancing visibility and access to funding.