History : a Spatial Precedent.

The architectural design process for the project has also sought to be both forward-thinking and reverent of historically significant architectural designs from within the Caribbean region.

The presence of a plantation economy throughout the history of many Caribbean nations leaves clear and visible evidence in the socio-economic makeup of many Caribbean nations as well in the styles of architecture found throughout the nations.

Chattel Houses are one such example of historically significant and culturally telling architectural styles. These homes were made to be lightly built and easily re-located and expandable according to the circumstances of those dwelling with-in. 

The architectural design approach of Stateless, so too speaks to a need to have a ‘space’ or source of ‘shelter’ composed of a “kit-of parts” which could be easily assembled, disassembled and re-useable in response to displacement. Stateless is therefore transversal in its vision; that is to pay homage to the ingenuity of the past whilst responding to the uncertainty that is the future.