KASHITU SCHOOL COMPETITION——ALBIZIA CLOISTER

Idea projektu

The original intention of this project is to make efficient use of the site and allocate functions reasonably, while also allowing local students to feel the culture of their traditional settlements.We hope that teenagers can feel proud of their nation in the educational environment of their growth."ALBIZIA CLOISTER" is the name and concept of our work. The translation of the albizia tree in China means harmony and unity. In our design, we feature dormitory courtyards scattered among the acacia trees, combining natural symbols with architectural forms and symbolizing spatial narrative.

Popis projektu

This scheme is designed for Kashitu Secondary School in Zambia, serving local teenagers aged 13 to 18. The site covers an area of approximately 7 hectares, with a total construction area of 6,561 square meters.
The design includes educational facilities, dormitories, auditoriums, etc. In terms of layout, a square is at the center, dividing and connecting other areas to form important traffic routes. The teaching area forms a separate system, enclosing an inner courtyard and emphasizing ventilation. The activity area is located on the sloping side of the site to utilize the residual space. The dormitory complex adopts the traditional Zambian residential form, organically interwoven with green spaces through a nested relationship of large and small courtyards, restoring local customs and traditions. Through the deep integration of function and culture, and the coordinated design of space and climate, this scheme strives to create a modern campus that respects regional characteristics and is full of humanistic care.
This plan aims to create a modern campus that respects regional characteristics and is full of humanistic care through the deep integration of function and culture, as well as the collaborative design of space and climate.

Technické informace

The structure is mainly brick-concrete, and all buildings are single-story with no basement. This scheme adheres to a low-tech strategy, using ICEB bricks throughout and simple wooden trusses for the roof structure, which is conducive to construction.
The auditorium spans 15 meters and uses a special wooden truss, which is a large-span truss consisting of two sets of three-fold cross frames. Other buildings are constructed with concrete pillars and beams, and are built using a brick-concrete structure with ICEB bricks.
Neither has complex structure or expensive materials, fully considering the local construction conditions.More attention is paid to how to use simple monomers to form complex planar layouts of shapes.

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