Who wrote "ROOTS REHABILITION CENTER"?

This article was written by Mustafa Karayel and published on uni.xyz, a platform for design professionals and creative thinkers.

What is "ROOTS REHABILITION CENTER" about?

This article covers topics related to Cultural Architecture. Learning, Healing, and Growing Together

ROOTS REHABILITION CENTER

Learning, Healing, and Growing Together

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Mustafa Karayel published Story under Cultural Architecture on Jun 1, 2026

This journal is associated with ROOTS REHABILITION CENTRE project

The project is an inclusive educational complex designed in Abuja, Nigeria. It brings together education, rehabilitation, social interaction, sports, and sustainable production within one architectural system. The main aim of the project is to create a safe, accessible, and supportive school environment that responds to the academic, physical, emotional, and social needs of students.

The design includes classrooms, rehabilitation units, an atrium, library, laboratories, dining area, sports fields, greenhouse, and hydroponic agriculture unit. The central atrium works as the social heart of the school, connecting different functions and bringing natural light into the building.

The greenhouse and hydroponic agriculture unit support experiential learning by allowing students to observe plant growth and understand sustainable production methods. Overall, the project proposes a contemporary school model where students can learn, heal, socialize, and grow together.