Post by nikital on May 22, 2016 2:45:47 GMT -6
Entry 508528275
Cafeteria, Modular Terrior
by design team: Mark Brook and Nikita Langford
The proposal for the cafeteria reflects on the traditional architecture of Ghana and the Ejistu-Juaben District, the traditional housing plan of the Akan provided initial inspiration. The Plato is the central focus of a home in an Akan, a place for community and family life the kitchen and Plato has been a programmatic locus for our design. The Plato (our central courtyard and community garden) of the design works as both an entrance and ventilation corridor, separating the dinning and cooking facilities, providing a visual connection to the landscape.
The construction method, takes advantage of local skills. Focusing on atakpame or rammed earth construction with 3 meter long structural rammed earth modules book ended by jali windows. The use of this repeating element allows for simple and efficient construction, with the Jali window working as a visual connection, ventilation and control joint for the rammed earth. This concept facilitates an easy staging process and limiting the need for the construction of multiple pieces of formwork, with recycle and re-use of the same formwork minimising construction cost. By focusing on a modular design a structural system has been developed that is adaptable to all components of the school if desired, creating an efficient streamlined construction method, which can be integrated into all typologies of the school reusing the same formwork and construction knowledge.
Construction cost
Trench Footing + Slab 2920
Rammed Earth Walls 380
Lightweight Wall Framing 1100
Roof Framing 1950
Roof Sheeting 1520
Total $7870