New Realities: Design – Arts – Technology

«Home After War» is a room-scale, interactive virtual reality experience that takes you to Fallujah, a city that was, until recently, under Islamic State (IS) control. The war against IS has ended but the city is still unsafe. There’s one looming fear for returning refugees – booby trapped homes and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the neighbourhoods. Since the end of the war, thousands of civilians have died or been injured by IEDs.​ Ahmaied Hamad Khalaf and his family returned home after the fighting subsided. In the experience, you find yourself in Ahmaied’s home, which still shows signs of the damage from the war.​ Explore Ahmaied’s home by either walking physically or teleporting in the space as he tells you his story about returning to a home that might be booby trapped.​ Witness life outside the four walls of his house through 360° videos embedded in the space.​ Hear Ahmaied speak of his loss and his hopes for his family, country and the world.​Learn about what it's like to fear the home you once loved.​

Designer:
Gayatri Parameswaran, NowHere Media

Project Type:
Virtual Reality Experience

Year:
2018

Website:
nowheremedia.net

Warning:
This experience contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. It may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or post-traumatic stress disorder.