Creative platform, to.org, has led the Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Centre project, recruiting architecture studios Hassell, Localworks, and other organisations to collaborate with them. The space is. meant to be a refugee settlement in Uganda and it is made from earth bricks. The center is designed as a creative outlet for the community, which is home to over 250,000 displaced people.
CEO Nachson Mimran speaks about the design project, noting "At To.org, we have been planning this performing arts centre since the team visited Bidi Bidi in 2018. ack then Bidi Bidi was the youngest and most rapidly growing refugee settlement in the world, and from the people we hung out with there, we learned that there was a deeply felt need for creative outlets across the settlement
Image Credit: To.org, Mutua Matheka
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Earth-brick Construction
- Utilizing earthen bricks for construction in challenging environments presents sustainable and cost-effective building solutions.
- Refugee-centered Design
- Designing spaces specifically for refugee communities encourages social cohesion and addresses unique cultural needs through architecture.
- Collaborative Architecture
- Cross-disciplinary collaborations among architecture firms and local organizations are fostering innovative community-centered design projects.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sustainable Building Materials
- Developing building materials that are both eco-friendly and locally sourced is crucial for sustainable construction.
- Humanitarian Architecture
- Focus on architectural projects that enhance living conditions and provide creative outlets for displaced populations.
- Cross-sector Collaboration
- Encouraging partnerships between private organizations and non-profits to create impactful community infrastructure.
