Houses

Houses are places of everyday life, belongings, and living together. When they are lost, it is not only buildings that disappear, but also the social relations and ways of life bound to them. Shelter and protection are among the most fundamental human needs in times of war and disaster. Reconstruction often begins while destruction is still ongoing, creating the conditions for life after catastrophe and promising a return to “normality.” Yet reconstruction can never seamlessly bring back what came before.