LIFE-LONG EDUCATION

What is the problem?

The rapid development of technology leads to the generation of much more waste. The world generated 53.6 million tonnes of waste alone in 2019 and by  2030 the global total is likely to swell to 74.7 million tonnes.  All this waste goes to the Agbogbloshi. Improper treatment leads to pollution of soil, air and rivers, increases mortality and leads to health problems.
What can we do?
We can make a recycling center where all this waste will be treated and we have to teach local people how to deal with it, how to store it and how to treat it without any harmfull influence.

The idea
The project is purposed to create a place to serve the local people. The project is based on an in-depth study of local ecological materials, traditional ghananian architecture and ghanaian traditions and customs.
A characteristic symbol from a traditional Ghanaian language called Akan is used. It is applied in the urban planning solution, in the facade appearance and the interior appearance. This symbol mean life-long education and this is the reason why it is choosen. It aims to inspire, integrate and attract the local population by returning them to their traditions.

Another symbolism used in the project is the inner courtyard. It means a lot to ghananian family. Their houses have always been oriented around such a space that serves as a place for rest, for holidays and weekdays, for a place where the whole family gathers.The inner courtyard in the project is purposed to attract people, to unite them and to return the lost connection between people and nature. In addition, the complex also has a park formed again with a specific symbol from the traditional language of Ghana. The project aims to create spaces where people will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to deal with a local problem that is about to become a global one. 

Shaping and Accessibility 

The project includes 4 volumes, which rotate sequentially and refer again to the specific sign of Akan and the symbolism of  life-long education. In the center of these volumes is located the inner courtyard. The main entrance is located northeast. It is for visitors of re-selling area and for the people who work in the recycling center and its administration. The other entrance is located southeast. It is for people who visits the learning center and the its administration and the cafeteria. 

Materials 

For the project are selected only ecological and natural materials such as bamboo for the construction, rammed earth for the walls, reed for thermal insulation, cork for fire protection of reed, rattan for panels. 

The whole idea of the project is to be sustainable, to gives awarness in local people, to gives them a hope for better future without  pollution with e-waste, to creates a place where to work, study and rest. 

Let's take a small step towards change...