# Vertical Tent Pods A-KAMP47 by Malka Architecture Provides Shelter for the Homeless By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akamp47-by-malka-architecture References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/11/homeless-tent-pods.html) & [stephanemalka](http://www.stephanemalka.com/en/2013/10/a-kamp47/) People are getting creative when it comes to finding solutions to help the [homeless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack) as shown via A-KAMP47 by [Malka Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malka), a studio founded by Stéphane Malka and based in Paris, France. It is a series of [vertical tent pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project) that have been erected on the side of a railway viaduct in Marseille. Although not necessarily legal, it has been created as a way to bring awareness to this unfortunate population as well as stir discussion and action. Made up of 23 units, A-KAMP47 by Malka Architecture may look like a public art piece, and in a way it is. Yet they clearly serve a greater purpose. Each of the pop-up tents have been insulated with isothermal blankets and strengthened with an elasticated mesh to shield against the cold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creative Homeless Solutions:** The A-KAMP47 project demonstrates the trend of using innovative design to provide shelter for the homeless. - **Vertical Tent Pods:** The use of vertical tent pods as a form of temporary housing for the homeless is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Awareness and Action:** The A-KAMP47 project aims to raise awareness and stimulate discussion and action around homelessness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The use of innovative tent pod designs presents an opportunity for architects to contribute to solving homelessness. - **Social Services:** The development of unique shelter solutions like vertical tent pods can have a positive impact on the social services industry tackling homelessness. - **Public Art:** There is potential for the integration of functional designs like A-KAMP47 into public art initiatives, creating interactive and impactful installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Inflatable House-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-architecture-inflatable-tent.md) - [Experimental Shelter Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus.md) - [Modular Tent Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaha-hadid-architects-2.md) - [Angular Multi-Level Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokken-softshell-tent.md) - [Transparent Teardrop-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuko-nagayama-associates.md) - [Technical Expansion Tent Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/23-home.md) - [Lunar Lander-Inspired Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kudhva-kanvas-ktent.md)