CampScape is a seven-month project aiming to transform the communal space of Area C in the Pournara First Reception Centre in Cyprus, focusing on creating a humane, welcoming environment for unaccompanied minors (boys) aged 14-17. Developed at CYENS Thinker Maker Space (TMS), the initiative brought together architects and designers from Tunisia, Estonia, Spain, and Brazil, in collaboration with professionals and social experts from CYENS CoE, CODECA, the Asylum Service, and Social Welfare. Using advanced tools like 3D modeling and digital fabrication, the team reimagined the space to serve its residents better.
CampScape’s participatory design approach involved the youngsters through workshops and interviews. By listening to their input, the project created installations that directly catered to their needs, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment. The result is a modular, multi-functional installation that offers areas for relaxation, socializing, and exercise. Additional improvements were made to enhance the space, such as painting and cleaning containers and surrounding areas. A graffiti mural and a “board wall” where residents can express themselves creatively further enhanced the atmosphere, making the environment more pleasant and personalized. The Ministry of Forests graciously donated trees to be planted on-site in November 2024, adding much-needed shade and greenery to the area.
Throughout the project, CYENS TMS provided continuous support to the creative team through mentorship, tools, and materials, aligning with its mission to foster creativity and innovation, while addressing social issues and contributing to a more inclusive society.
Designers and Architects Team:
Mateus Sartori, Sasha Tishkov, Daly Chebil, Camila Calegari Marques
Project overview and coordination:
Stella Taousiani, Marios Constantinides
Mentors:
Stella Taousiani, Marios Constantinides, Kyriaki Yiakoupi, Dr Stefanos Spaneas, Anna Maria Poullou
Technical Support:
Stratis Pantelides, Alexis Charalambous
Design and Promotion:
Maria Loizou
Project Management:
Niki Kyriakou
Funded by Culture Moves Europe a permanent mobility scheme funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union and implemented by the Goethe-Institut.
Designers & Architects Team:
Mateus Sartori is a Brazilian architect and urban planner with computational design expertise, specializing in parametric design and digital fabrication. Currently, he leads his own studio, merging digital and traditional craftsmanship. sasha tishkov is a London-based visual artist and maker of Estonian origin. Their work explores both built and natural environments, delving into geopolitical, social, and cultural uncertainties within collective and personal histories.Daly Chebil is a passionate architectural designer whose experience lies in transforming spaces into captivating works of functional art through innovative approaches. He is committed to collaboration and hopes to make the world a better place through design. Camila Calegari Marques is a Brazilian architect and urban planner with experience in parametric design, digital fabrication, and low-environmental-impact architectural projects using local materials such as wood and bamboo. She currently focuses on organizations promoting social, cultural, and ecological regeneration.
