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Komera Leadership Center
Komera Leadership Center
Rwanda
Popular Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Institutional - Community Centers
Finalist, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Learning
Popular Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Low Cost Design
Jury Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Community
Jury Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Low Cost Design
Jury Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +For Good
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Komera Leadership Center
Rwanda
Popular Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Institutional - Community Centers
Finalist, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Learning
Popular Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Low Cost Design
Jury Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Community
Jury Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Low Cost Design
Jury Winner, 2023 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +For Good
Project of the Day on Jan 04, 2024
Project Featured on Jan 04, 2024
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
The Komera Leadership Center, in the rural eastern province of Rwanda, provides health, education, and mentorship programs for young women, and is a place for family development initiatives and community gatherings. Sitting strategically on the main road across from the village football pitch, the Leadership Center acts as a much needed community and education hub for local residents.
The heart of the building features a flexible space that functions as a gathering hall or a series of classrooms to accommodate the wide variety of activities and programs the community wanted for the Leadership Center. Large hinging translucent panels transform the space. When closed, they create three classrooms. When the panels are opened 90 degrees, they create a large meeting hall for the community. When fully open to 270 degrees, the space can accommodate larger events such as performances, or ceremonies. Large adjacent storage spaces enable these transforming spatial functions.
The roof forms, woven eucalyptus screens, and brick patterns, are inspired by the traditional “Imigongo” art originating from this region, and carry an association with the Rwandan word “Komera” meaning “to stand strong, to have courage.” The large roof connects the administration, health & counseling, classroom & gathering, kitchen & dining spaces, creating an abundance of covered exterior spaces for break-out classes and informal meetings. The large eucalyptus screens provide shade, and a sense of enclosure and privacy for these exterior spaces.
Working with our partners, Rwanda Village Enterprises (RVE), the Center was constructed with the vast majority of materials being locally sourced. We employed a local workforce and maintained an average 40% female representation, providing on-site skilled labor training, good income & savings accounts, PPE & safety equipment, and marketable construction skills. We worked closely with the community and their contributions were vital from conception to completion of their center.
The heart of the building features a flexible space that functions as a gathering hall or a series of classrooms to accommodate the wide variety of activities and programs the community wanted for the Leadership Center. Large hinging translucent panels transform the space. When closed, they create three classrooms. When the panels are opened 90 degrees, they create a large meeting hall for the community. When fully open to 270 degrees, the space can accommodate larger events such as performances, or ceremonies. Large adjacent storage spaces enable these transforming spatial functions.
The roof forms, woven eucalyptus screens, and brick patterns, are inspired by the traditional “Imigongo” art originating from this region, and carry an association with the Rwandan word “Komera” meaning “to stand strong, to have courage.” The large roof connects the administration, health & counseling, classroom & gathering, kitchen & dining spaces, creating an abundance of covered exterior spaces for break-out classes and informal meetings. The large eucalyptus screens provide shade, and a sense of enclosure and privacy for these exterior spaces.
Working with our partners, Rwanda Village Enterprises (RVE), the Center was constructed with the vast majority of materials being locally sourced. We employed a local workforce and maintained an average 40% female representation, providing on-site skilled labor training, good income & savings accounts, PPE & safety equipment, and marketable construction skills. We worked closely with the community and their contributions were vital from conception to completion of their center.
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