|
Post by ikram0506 on May 29, 2016 20:50:22 GMT -6
Entry# 509010451 Design Statement Inspired by Kente cloth patterns and the human hands that weave them, the design of Handmade school is aimed at providing a place of both nurturing and encouragement. While the perimeter buildings surround the entire complex embrace, the innermost buildings tentatively reach out beyond the implied boundary, and into the surrounding site. Hierarchy is introduced both through programming and roof height: assembly spaces feature taller roofs and clerestory space while general classroom spaces are housed under shorter roofs. Finger-like interstitial spaces between the buildings act as outdoor gathering spaces and playgrounds. Air freely circulates throughout the structures by means of staggered brick walls, wooden partitions and clerestory windows. Compressed earth blocks are enhanced with surface articulation using formwork fabricated from sheet metal and plywood. Wooden partitions act as a screen, partially blocking the view while allowing air to move throughout the rooms. Open air trusses also aid in allowing light and air to circulate freely. Attachments:
|
|