March has been a very productive month

The scheme has been rationalized in terms of construction and pushed right through to Design Development.

With Axel and Rui(our Lesotho Design Fellow and Volunteer from New Zealand) creating a physical model of the site , critical decisions were made regarding the existing levels and how to enter and access the building.

http://openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/kick4life

The roof has become an even more integral part of the design. Not only does it unite and provide shade to the external gathering spaces around the building (to the entrance, to Esperance's area, to the spectators veranda and the players area) but its been developed to harvest all the rain water ( approx 1 million litres per year) which will be filtered for clean drinking water. The rainwater on the pitch will also be harvested to be used to flush toilets and irrigate the landscaping. This has been advanced with the help of Kobus Carstens of 'freewater', who has kindly offered his expertise on a pro-bono basis.

Industriously chasing our DD deadline, we've become aware of how necessary this roof will be, and conscious of tapping into people on the outside world, I made contact with my local radio station at BBC Radio Ulster (In the north of Ireland). Kevin Gannon (our regional program manager) and I did an interview on the Mark Patterson show, streamed live from the Capetown offices, in the hope that the people of my home town will reach into their pockets.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radiofoyle/programmes/markpatterson...

DD has now been submitted and we are now returning to Rwanda to submit the scheme to the local authorities as well as gathering candidates for tendering.

Two lingering concerns...

I actually built a half scale model of the thing on Sunday(took about 2 minutes) and found that movement of the two top beams which had been a concern of mine while drawing, cancelled out because the panels overlap and the cut opening of slot in the front panel and back panel holds them in place.

Also, if wire hangers can be cut and bent and pierced through the vinyl over the lower beams into the ground (on each side, where the panels tuck under) it can provide further stability.

Another concern was the moment where the two panels would meet. Duct tape could be used to connect both panels from the start of assembly.

-Adding to the project's URL in case the discussion comes up!

Monday, March 31:

General Administration:

New Office Contact Information:

66 Roeland Street|Cape Town South Africa 8001

streetfootballworld: +27(0)21 462 2025

AFH: +27(0)21 462 2026
* Staffing:

4 New AFH staff members scheduled for the month of January

Eugene will assist from Paarl with the transition

AFH welcomes Kevin Gannon, New Regional program manager
* Centre Branding

AFH has reviewed the package internally and will send to SFW for approval
* Greenfields:

Team meeting held in Cape Town on December 4th

Greenfields discussed the option of pricing the sub-base and building into one tender package

AFH reviewing the contract(s)logistics
Cape Town:

http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/grassrootsoccer
o Centre #1 is complete! Centre Opening held Saturday December 5th
o Congratulations team!!!!
o View photos at the link above
Mali

http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/ampjf

Team will submit package for tender in the next couple weeks

AFH discussed community workshop ideas with Souadou and they have devised a plan of action for moving this forward
* Pending Items:

Solar world coordination, SFW still sorting agreements, nonetheless AFH to design considering solar as an integral part of the design

AFH to devise outline for community workshop

Kenya

http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/mysa

* AFH has received revised pricing for the pergola and landscaping and submitted it to SFW. Approval SFW expected next week Monday 14th December 2009 Tender Process Update:

AFH will appoint contractor by December 14th in consideration of the pricing of Pergola and Landscaping
* Isaac working together with MYSA to contact potential donor companies that will contribute towards the shading device and external landscaping for the centre
* Pending Items:

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report was submitted to National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)- APPROVAL PENDING

Namibia

http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/special_olympics_namibia

* Design Development submitted for approval

Outcome from FNB/SON meeting pending

AFH initiated process to get VAT waived

AFH pursuing contacts for getting the connection fee waived, SFW agreed to assist and pursue with Municipality

Greenfields sub-base revised quote, AFH forward quote to Greenfields

Rwanda

http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/esperance

AFH to initiate SD phase

AfH and SFW to agree on project schedule

Land survey needed, FFH/AFH to pursue

Ghana

http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/playsoccer

AFH to send feedback and ensure the design meets the requirements of the brief and will send for approval

AFH in discussion with Joe Addo in regards to design and project role

AFH and SFW to agree on project schedule

Land Survey expected from Ministry

Two models are in developement

Urban that promote privacy and the development of dense neighborhoods with shared green space and wind/solar energy with strong emphasis on mixed use (commercial and residential). The clusters arrangement create back courtyards of shared green space with obligatory landscaping with native fruit trees.Water management is with rain cachment and shared cisterns.

Country side clustered around centers of excellence (schools, community buildings, local hospitals, farm coops)
with a strong empahsis on reforestation and agronomy.

In each case the idea is to allow these prototypes to be built side by side to promote community developement and shared facilities while respecting the need for privacy.

The cultural dimensions is addressed two ways:

With vernacular elements such as Haiti archtypical ventilated masonry, wrought iron works, reduced window areas for cooling. The goal here is ALSO to create or revive the NEW Haitian traditions: such as resistant buildings, reforestation, renewable energy

Wednesday, February 27th:

AFHA has extended the original final submission deadline of November 23rd to 2 p.m. on Friday December 4th. The Revised Artist Call is posted in the files section as well as submission methods and criteria.

Conference Call Notes: October 12, 2009

Attendance:

• Kimberley O’ Dowd
• Christine Lara
• Isaac Mugumbule
• Eugene Da Silva
• Jhono Bennett
• Mike Heubblein
• Killian Doherty
• Dialing in Reference: US 978.964.0031
• Guest Code: 3232346#

General:

• Branding Update by Killian

Kilian has updated the Bre

• Staffing

Kate currently interviewing, potential candidate too expensive, will continue pursuing

Cape Town receiving numerous CV's in response to CIFA advert

• Greenfields Update

Eugene sent through updated specifications for Greenfield sub-base, Isaac and Mike to pursue revised quotes

• New Office Space Update

team will pursue negotiation with Ravi

Christine searching several options

Khayelitsha:

• Final Budget Monitoring Meeting held this week

sfw needs change order outlining all changes discussed that will use contingency

• Final Approval Drawings

repackaged and sent to kimberley to send for approval

• Mosaic workshop begins on Monday
• Art and Culture may provide funding for mosaic or a unifying theme
• Practical Completion scheduled for November 15th

Sub-base (re)construction this week

Namibia:

• Jhono explained status Pauls participation

AFH to seeking how VAT and connection fees can be waived

Jhono to pursue repricing of the sub-base

Community Workshop to be plotted out

Mali:

• DD package to be sent this week
• Community workshop to be plotted out
• Mike to pursue repricing of the sub-base
• Soil Test results needed

Kenya:

• Isaac to follow up on material distributor for in kind donations for pergola and landscaping

Isaac to follow up on VAT exemption

NEMA approval on mandai

Isaac to develop revised pergola design for reduced costing

Kimberley/Eugene to discuss contracting with MYSA

Rwanda:

• Kimberley working on design and programming for next week
• sfw will submit programming mid next week

Ghana:

• Joe Addo submitted an exciting design

Friday, February 8th:

Mike Grote's Birthday!!!!!!!

Monday, January 28th:

Tuesday, January 22nd:

Monday, January 14th:

Monday, January 7th:

Stay tuned for further OAN updates...

It's been a while since someone updated you on the excitement happening in Khayelitsha and for that past six months I've had the honor of front row seats. Since the last update, we went to tender, selected a contractor, started construction and for the first time, the world was introduced to 20 Centres for 2010!

Construction is now in full swing and we are scheduled for completion in just two short months, November 6th to be exact! I have been posting construction photos regularly and adding additional info as it comes in, I hope you've been watching!

Our team is incredible! It includes a contractor name Clive who is flexible, dedicated, and community oriented. arG, our local heroes, have offered their time, both day and late, to give Grassroot Soccer a design that honors their vision. Our personal motivation is the GRS team!!!! Watching James, Xolani, and the rest of the team work their magic on the field... chills down you're spine. Kiiloooo! is now part of the AFH vocabulary!

With assistance from GRS and arG we are collaborating on a community workshop that will result in a beautiful mosaic mural at the entry wall. It is a project that will express the true spirit an incredible collaborative effort.

Our latest project report by arG (08/20/09) included the following details:
The site works proceed according to the agreed schedule. Until now the earthworks
are completed, concrete slabs are cast and the brickwalls are partly up
until lintel / sill height. All waterproofing elements and the first fix for electricity and plumbing have been integrated satisfactorily.

The majority of labor is provided by the local area, issues within the neighboring
communities have been resolved under the initiative of the Contractor, supported
by the Khayelitsha Development Forum.

The site is well organized and clean, all safety requirements are met and no incidents have been noted.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned.

In I Che (which is “greetings” in Bambara, the local regional dialect), from Michael Heublein, the new design fellow in Bamako, Mali! This is the first what I hope will be many exciting updates on our newest Football for Hope center. My colleagues here in West Africa have received me with more generosity than I ever could have expected – they've fed me, sheltered me and literally given the shirts off their backs for me (there was a minor Kenyan Airways-luggage problem and I didn't get my bags and clothes until 2 days after my arrival). This is my second voyage to this part of Africa, and I do feel like I've returned home.

I have only been working on this project for a little over a week, but have found that the project was in great hands before my arrival. During the month of August, Kimberly, Eugene, Christine and Claire, working from San Francisco and Cape Town, submitted the first and second Schematic Design packages (images of this design can be seen on this website). We've all received several rounds of feedback from both streetfootballworld in Cape Town and AMPJF in Mali. Youssouf Berthe, our new Architect of Record in Bamako, has helped with a preliminary pricing report for this design.

Aided by AMPJF and Mr. Berthe, I will begin my stay here by visiting the site and several important examples of community centers and schools in the project's area to further understand the region's culture and environment. At the moment, all of us are working to make the final adjustments to the Schematic Design and quickly move this project into the Design Development phase, which should happen early this month. Until then, Kan Be (Talk to you all soon)!

1. Cape Town

4th Construction site meeting to be held July 22nd at 10am

SFW provided team with sub-base construction update via email this week

Solar world coordination being finalized

Team meeting held Tuesday July 14th to discuss current costing and how to work through extra items, AFH to distribute meeting notes to team

Mosaic workshop planning meeting held Monday July 13th, workshop will be held end of September early October during school holidays

2. Mali

Habib Sisoko is currently working on schematic design and will submit to AFH

Design Fellow Claire will be assisting from July-September

New Design Fellow Michael Heublein will be place in Mali in September. Michael is a former Peace Corp Volunteer and a licensed architect with an undergraduate degree in Geology. We look forward to having him as part of the team!

AFH site visit complete, pictures and video to be posted on OAN next week

Land survey is complete AFH awaits electronic documentation

Next steps: Submit schematic design to team

3. Kenya

Design Development phase initiated, expected delivery to SFW - Aug. 3rd

Local Architect, Andrew, advised AFH to pursue council submission ASAP. Expected approval takes between 3 - 4 months, AFH to follow up

Studio 610 site visit in progress

Community design workshop held at the MYSA Headquarters on Wednesday 15th July in conjunction with Studio 610

Approximately 35 youth both boys and girls attended this workshop

Photos from the workshop will be updated on the OAN website

AFH currently engaging Structural Engineers, AFH to follow up on selection

4. Namibia

Schematic design received

Costing came in higher than anticipated, revised costing delivered, AFH to coordinate revised scope

Next steps: discuss with Paul/Nina, arrange a site visit to meet with contractors, christine to research contractors

MOA between SFW and the City pending

Land agreements pending

Design Volunteer Jhono Bennett to assist from Capetown after working out revised costing items

Thursday, November 8th:

Tuesday, October 30th:

1. Cape Town

3rd Construction site meeting held July 8th at 10am

SFW to follow up on Greenfields sub-base construction

Solar world coordination being finalized

Team meeting scheduled for Tuesday July 14th to discuss current costing and how to work through extra items

Mosaic workshop planning meeting scheduled for Monday July 13th

2. Mali

Habib Sisoko is currently working on schematic design and will submit to AFH

Design Fellow Claire will be assisting from July-September

AFH site visit complete

Land survey will be completed Sunday July 12th

Next steps: Submit schematic design to team

3. Kenya

Schematic design approved on July 8th

Costing came in higher as design architect included structure for 2nd story future expansion, several QS reports will be gathered for costing comparisons, AFH to follow up

AFH site visit with Design Architect representative Jason confirmed for July 11th, community design workshop to be held in conjunction with Jasons visit

4. Namibia

Schematic design received

Costing came in higher than anticipated, revised costing delivered, AFH to coordinate revised scope

Next steps: discuss with Paul/Nina, arrange a site visit to meet with contractors, christine to research contractors

MOA between SFW and the City pending

Land agreements pending

Design Volunteer Jhono Bennett to assist from Capetown after working out revised costing items

Sub-base quote received and shared with SFW

Thursday, October 18th: