Pinwheel

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The main purpose is to create an easily replicable module, that ensures an inspiring place to study and grow up. The addition of the classes generates an hexagon, shape that creates very interesting spaces, such as interior courtyards. Each module has its own entrance and patio, four classes, toilets and storage. They can work independently, but at the same time they are connected by the yards. Besides, each classroom has enough room to keep all the stuff required. So, all the possible options respond to the requirements.
Using colours, soft materials and different window shapes create a cosy and funny place for the students. The class is divided by a bamboo wall, where the students will pin up their drawings and also delimits the entrance from the class itself. This wall comes from a ceiling of the same material that is just above the desks. So, the aisles have all the height of the class and the trusses can be seen. The wooden floor and the ceiling are soft materials that create a more comfortable place. There is one furniture that runs all along the facades. This element becomes an important part of the design, because it makes the difference between the two long facades. There is one that combines several window shapes and the opposite one that has doors that are opened to the courtyard. Having two open facades ensure good lighting conditions and proper ventilation of the class.

Location

Uganda
 

Competition Category Entered

 

2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classroom

  • Name: 2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classroom
  • Host: Architecture for Humanity
  • Type: Public
  • Registration Deadline: May 4, 2009
  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2009
  • Entry Fee: $25 USD Developed Nations , $0 USD Developing Nations
  • Award: $50,000 for the winning school for classroom construction and upgrading, and $5,000 stipend for the design team.
  • Contact: Sandhya
  • Status: Winners Announced

The competition entry ID for this project is 4898.

 

Project Details

NAME: Pinwheel
PROJECT LEAD:
LOCATION: Uganda
START DATE: May 01, 2009
CURRENT PHASE: Design development
PROJECT TYPE: Education Facility - Primary School
ARCHITECT:
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Orient Global
, Architecture for Humanity
 

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