Article source: TERRAIN architects

A dormitory was built as a residential school for 50 students from sub-Saharan Africa to prepare them for entering universities abroad. It is located in a rapidly urbanizing town, 13km from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. It stands right on the equator but high above sea-level. The building is designed to respond, simply, to the climate, with tall walls positioned East-West to maximize shade, and large openings facing South and North – that bring wind and light deep into the rooms.

It comprised of classrooms, both male and female dormitories, staff quarters, a canteen, kitchen and also office for staff.

View of courtyard, Image Courtesy © Timothy Latim

• Architects: TERRAIN architects (Ikko Kobayashi + Fumi Kashimura)
• Project: AU Dormitory
• Location: Nansana, Uganda
• Photography: Timothy Latim
• Local Architects: Enock Kibbamu / Plantek Limited
• Contractor: Aswangah Construction Services
• Art Work: Mari Minato
• Use: Dormitory
• Site Area: 2,140 ㎡
• Total Floor Area: 1,316㎡
• Completion: 2015

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