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Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeThe only thing that is consistent about <a href="http://loganmacdougallpope.wordpress.com/">Sri Lanka's post-tsunami architecture</a> is that there is no consistency at all. Architectural photographer Logan MacDougall Pope went on a self-funded tour through this tiny island country, which was engulfed by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake_and_tsunami">Boxing Day Indian Ocean tsunami</a> in 2004 that killed 40,000 people and displaced 2.5 million. Logan sent us these beautiful pictures and a <a href="http://loganmacdougallpope.wordpress.com/">link to his blog</a>, which charts the often hairy journey he took earlier this year to document how Sri Lankans have re-built their lives. After recovering from a nasty case of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever">dengue fever</a>, the intrepid photographer from Britain managed to photograph a host of brightly-colored fishing homes, schools, and markets made of all sorts of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_building">locally-sourced materials</a>. These images are a treat, so step on in for a fascinating look at what happened after the storm.1
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeLogan Post is an architectural photographer.2
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeHe set out on a journey to Sri Lanka, an island country in the Indian Ocean.3
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeHis goal was to document how the country has fared since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami wiped out many many homes and killed thousands of people.4
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeHe was particularly interested in documenting architecture - he sent us his images and blog posts on the subject.5
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeThe first thing we noticed is that there are no consistencies.6
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeMany of the buildings are made from some of the same materials but they have different designs.7
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeThis market was controversial because fish were on the floor.8
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeNotice the bright colors, which are typical of the region and its people.9
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeSchools were among the buildings that Logan photographed.10
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeHe also photographed fishing villages and homes.11
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeCorrugated metal, wood, tarpaulin and palm were among the materials chosen.12
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeWe urge you to read Logan's blog, in which he details his sometimes hairy experiences.13
Post Tsunami Architecture by Logan PopeAlthough a different kind of project than you're used to seeing from us, we're big fans of humanitarian design and the images are out of this world!14
