NKA FORUM
The proposal aims for the creation of a multipurpose space that performs both
as an auditorium and as a sheltered community space. Its strong positioning in
the central axis of the masterplan could mean a barrier for circulation, instead
the idea is to turn it into part of the path, as a breakout area for the Arts’ village
by connecting classrooms and workshop spaces, students and visitors. The
design takes into consideration the existing masterplan guidelines and the
climatic conditions of the Sédhiou Region of the Casamance proposing
a roofi ng structure that could provide both shading and rain protection.
Since the auditorium faces the entrance of the village, the roof movement
opens it towards the visitors in a welcoming gesture, while to the Southern side
towards the campus, it slopes down, blending smoothly with the landscape.
The resulting shape maximize the auditorium audience capacity having a
covered front facing rows and an extended exterior seating area on landscape.
The design aims to experiment ferrocement on its endless formwork
possibilities, for being easily buildable and made of a mix of sand
from the site with cement that is largely available in the region.
The grand majority of the construction is earth-based, with rammed earth
walls, and pressed earth flooring.
The project is calibrated to minimize the ferrocement structure; as soon as
the roof hits the two retaining walls, it slowly fades into a landscaped surface
to minimize use of materials and constructions costs.
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