A Design Framework for the Refugee Communities: Art and Cultural Spaces for the Displaced

Freda's final thesis project integrates practical work highlighting the urgent need to improve refugee integration in Europe. It emphasizes the transformative role of art and cultural programs in this process, aiming to develop a comprehensive design framework.

Drawing from migrant integration theories and design case studies, the research outlines four pillars in the framework - contextual factors, integration processes, art strategies, and spatial design.

A real-life case study in Vienna validates the framework, advocating for heightened awareness and investment in art and cultural spaces to facilitate refugee integration.