The Living Kiosk
This project looks atthe everyday ie in Kumasi
the informal kiosks of the street vendors.
‘The street vendors give vivre and lavor tothe streets,
alleys and open areas of Kumasi. They have a thriving
Informal economy, and sell everything from staples
to cooked food to clothing and phone cards.
‘Size: 6xex10
Program capsules:
+ living
= perishable
non-perishable
Living
2 sleoping berths 3° wide x 8 ong
= clothing storage! laundry hanging
- eating! cooking area! storage
- hygiene and tollets provided by municipality
Kumasi Ghana
Circulate and Store
0 steep and store goods
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Materials,
- wood planks
corrigated metal
metal fastners (straps, hooks, ropes or metal chain) The Living Kiosk is AW adapta
= plastic sheathing which is part dwelling and part storefront, The Ling Kiosk speculates
pant ‘the future ofthe common kiosk; it retains the informality ofthe programming
and location, yet gives the inhabitant more comfort and the ability to
make additions tothe kiosk in @ modular format.