The Proposal is a communicating and responding roof



This device called allows communication with the world through Internet, radio and TV, as well as a gently response to weather conditions and fluids such as wind, light and activities.



-The Parabola, IT= device to interact with the world

The requested program not only receives information through the Internet and media training of the younger generation, but it also functions as a sender of information within the region. With features of satellite parabola, wi-fi communication and antennas, the is a device in constant communication with the world, standing before us as a message: “Connectivity toward the world”. This is the essential state of the program, which may possibly turn into an opportunity for the local people to change their idea of architecture.



-Weather and Response= Fluid Design

The responds gently to the weather and climate. By using local materials of the area, the , acting like an umbrella, will gently control fluids such as light, wind and activity. The proposal is the use of natural light, the idea of comfortable architecture without the use of air-conditioning, and at the same time, making the “sustainability of space” a reality, which guarantees activities for the children of Nairobi. Such fluid must be designed for the sustainable architecture of the future.



This proposal can be taken as one of the three places spreading around the world. It is possible that this proposed spreads not only in Kenya, but around the world through countries like Ethiopia and Nepal, or even further across areas in need of communication, by taking into consideration the context of each places, changing materials, and construction methods. Both as a local and global , it will interact with areas all around the world, providing places for activities and leading its way for people to communicate for the future.





Porous

The proposed architecture has a Porous shape. A high number of openings are made to the structural shape, acting in set with the , and allowing light, wind, or human activities to flow in and out. By making use of CFD analysis in the design phase, the excellent wind of Kenya could flow pleasantly into the room. This idea will make the most use of the site, guaranteeing no need for air-conditioning during the dry season. The upper part of the works as a wind catcher. The outer air is carried in from the void as the negative pressure is created from the wind, which is in a way, a “design of air”. It is possible to close the voids during the rainy season and use it merely for ventilating.



Also, the natural light is let in as a reflecting light from the openings, in conjunction with the top light of the , filling the room with a soft light. This is the idea of lighting and shading of a space from the vernacular architect in Africa.



RING

-Response to the site

The creation of open spaces for the civilians is significant for the surrounding area that is crowded with houses. The proposal is to make a circular shape to avoid space on the other side. This idea of architecture will produce open theaters and fields for outdoor sport activities.



-Center Hall

In our proposal, there is an open space like an exterior space in the center part of the ring. This has connections to a number of open areas letting in various activities along with wind and light. This hall consist of a library space, seminar and event space for the children, as well as a resting space for people that come from far away. The diversity of activities of the inner space of the ring can be seen from the hall. This Al-fresco space ensures activities for the people of Kenya and the heart of the community.



-Fluidity of the ring

Each program is set up from the response to the surrounding areas. The library stands by the shade created by trees and the day-care center for children is built facing the sport activities field. The IT training center in the second floor can be used as an Internet café, when there is no class, and an endless circulation of light can be created by opening the void of both the first and the second floor.



-Security

The proposed architecture has double security at the void openings and each of the rooms. It is possible to use the rooms according to the needs.



Materials/ Method of construction

Materials used in the proposed architecture can be acquired from local areas of Kenya and local workers can do the construction. The 1F and Center Hall outer wall section is a masonry construction of a double-stacked popular local stone, with poured concrete in between. Because of the ring shaped building, the horizontal force is borne equally by a high and rigid structure that can resist the earthquakes. Moreover, the 2F outer wall and Roof make use of light materials such as brick and wood. This structure ensures its sustainability with the employment of local available materials and the use of modern technology.



The roof materials consist of a thatch of various grasses and vernacular raw materials, on top of a layer of pervading Nairobi metal plate. The construction method consists of a hybrid from the ensured maintenance by contemporary materials and heat environmental action considering the usage of vaporization heat possessed by Kenyan vernacular houses.



Material List

Outside and Inside Wall: Stone and Brick (painted only on the inside of 2F wall)

Floor Finishing: Concrete and Ceramic

Beam: Concrete and Wood

Roofing: Steel Roofing and Grass roofing (Thatch)

Roof Structure: Wood or Bamboo (Use local materials)

Windows and Doors: Painted wood

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