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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Missionary Training Centre in Accra, Ghana by orthner orthner & associatesJune 11th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: orthner orthner & associates The original MTC was built in 2002 in Tema, Ghana, and could fit only 90 missionaries.
With the growing church in Africa, Church leaders decided to build a larger MTC next to the Accra Ghana Temple. The new MTC can house 320 missionaries, and there’s room to add on to accommodate 500 if needed. OOA partnered with ZGF, Portland (USA) for the design development and Construction stage as well as the supervision stage till practical completion in June 2017. The project is located in the Independence Avenue, near the IFC/World Bank building which was also developed by OOA. The MTC buildings along with the enhanced outdoor space, were designed to meet or exceed government requirements. The buildings feature extensive glass exteriors to maximize use of natural light and create a sense of openness between the MTC and surrounding areas. Large meeting rooms, rooms for practice lessons, and indoor/outdoor study areas are all designed to enhance the missionary training experience. The MTC is comprised of four structures: a training building, a multipurpose building, a residence building and a dining hall building. The five-story residence hall with 80 dormitory rooms, can house up to 320 young people at a time. There are 28 classrooms, 18 practice teaching rooms and seven computer labs where missionaries receive training before they are sent to their assigned areas around the world. The facility also has areas to provide for the daily needs of the missionaries such as a cafeteria, laundry facility, athletic fields and large meeting rooms. Contact orthner orthner & associates
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