UNITY

Project idea

Inspired by tribal settlement, the proyect have 3 axis: Centrality, Dynamism, Grouping (functional cells)

Project description

Wood, adobe, concrete and metal were used to materialize the concept . Also, we addopt a climate roof (Francis Kere) for wind and heat

Technical information

Urban scale: implementation of a cultural circuit (especially in February and March) , a solid transport system with electric minibuses, bikeway, improvement of Mogho Naba Cannal , multimodal nodes, and revitalization of public spaces. Revitalization methods includes urban crops using zai pits, recycling points, reforestation, unification of green spaces. Proyect scale: the CENTER is connected with the city through 2 axis. Also,in this crossing point could happen social events such as selling festivals. Architectonic scale: a surrounding wood skin and a "U" shaped new building originates an inner system and outer system (tribal settlement) Issuu link: https://issuu.com/ougadougouunity/docs/revista_unity