Cultural Center Exterior with Tile and Wood Awning Roof | RAIC|IRAC: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada/Institut royal d'architecture du Canada

 

2019 RAIC International Prize: Shortlist | Artists’ Residence and Cultural Center of Sinthian, Senegal

The inversion of the roof allows for the collection and storage of rainwater in cisterns, providing a viable water reserve during the region’s eight-month dry season. Inspired by local building techniques, the design used only local materials, including bamboo and compressed earth blocks made on site. Project management was carried out by local villagers, giving the community a further sense of ownership. Photo by Iwan Baan
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