Nkuringo Little Silverback School
Little Silverback Primary School Project (2017-present)
Courtyard
Courtyard
Primary School project and construction in the town of Nkuringo, Uganda, close to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Project result of our collaboration with the NGO Little Silverback
Little Silverback Primary School Project (2017-present)
East Elevation
East Elevation
Background:
Knowing well the conditions of the place, we consider very important the simple execution of the new proposal.
Knowing well the conditions of the place, we consider very important the simple execution of the new proposal.
It is also important to use the least mount of material possible for the maximum number of spaces, due to the scarcity of resources.
Little Silverback Primary School Project (2017-present)
Courtyard
Courtyard
Open covered spaces:
After two years in Nkuringo, what is most needed is something as simple as this, every time it rains (it rains a lot), all children stick to the walls in the little space covered by the roof, stopping any activity that they are doing as well as soaking in.
After two years in Nkuringo, what is most needed is something as simple as this, every time it rains (it rains a lot), all children stick to the walls in the little space covered by the roof, stopping any activity that they are doing as well as soaking in.
This constant humidity causes a lot of skin problems especially to the smallest ones.
The idea is that you can go from any place to another under cover.
Little Silverback Primary School Project (2017-present)
Longitudinal Section
Longitudinal Section
Respect the large open space:
In Nkuringo large flat surfaces are scarce and to play football they often have to go to the football pitch from the top of the mountain.
In Nkuringo large flat surfaces are scarce and to play football they often have to go to the football pitch from the top of the mountain.
Taking advantage of the fact that the plot is already in a place like this, we do not believe that it is necessary to "interrupt" this space with buildings, especially with the views of the valley that we
have, so we would like it to be the play place for the kids
Little Silverback Primary School Project (2017-present)
East Elevation
East Elevation
Flexible and expandable:
There are 10 rooms, their modulation and the covered spaces that remain at the sides allow the future expansion if the growth of the school requires to accommodate more children.
There are 10 rooms, their modulation and the covered spaces that remain at the sides allow the future expansion if the growth of the school requires to accommodate more children.
The separation between class and class is made of wood, which can be removed to take advantage of the potential of a space like this one for the diverse activities of the community.
Little Silverback Primary School Project (2017-present)
Main Access
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Main Access
With the distribution of this project, the foundation that they can do is very simple, as well as the pedestal that makes base for the whole school.
On the other hand, it takes advantage of the separation generated by the slope to public and private spaces.
Little Silverback Primary School Project (2017-present)