I am proud and happy to present Astri´s design proposal for the Humane School project in Sirende, Kenya. The school is a Steiner school with both anthroposophical and traditional Kenyan influences.
The goal has been to create a project that is environmentally friendly, supports the local community, improves the learning conditions for the students and promotes innovative solutions. The design is based mostly on research from my study trip to Kenya, where I focused on involving the locals in the process by holding interactive workshops and meetings. The proposal is now under further development and we hope to be able to start the construction soon!
-Astri Sundström Konradsson, newly graduated architect and volunteer on The Humane School project -
Remember, in October last year I wrote about two volunteers on their way to Kenya ?
Well, they have returned and Astri has graduated from the School of Architecture at Lund University, Sweden.
Her diploma project is compiled in a comprehensive and illustrated report including analysis and design proposal for the Humane School project in Sirende, Kenya.
To read the full report of the project, click HERE !
Yesterday, I received a printed copy of the report by mail.
It is wonderful to feel in my hands a tangible aspect of the collaborative work that we have been carrying out for many months.
-Sabine Lepere, ASF-Sweden contact and Architectural manager for The Humane School Project-
A quick preview of the report !
In Astri´s report you will find a short presentation of the anthroposophical philosophy, Steiner pedagogy and architectural principles, a thematic description of Kenyan traditional and contemporary cultural aspects and a few relevant reference projects.
Then comes the fun with maps of the village and of the plot, observations of the current situation as well as proceedings of results of participatory workshops (both the ones I held in july 2018 and the ones that Sara and Astri held in october 2019)
And finally, the design proposal! Including site plan, building typologies, materials and constructive principles, drawings, 3D illustrations and much more.
This was just a preview! Take a look at the full report of the project by clicking HERE !
Thank you so much Astri for your contribution! It has been a pleasure to collaborate with you and I hope that your critical understanding and ethical engagement is only at its beginnings!
There are many ways to support this project !
-To read how to participate to the construction costs: https://www.arkitekterutangranser.se/s…/stod-enskilt-projekt
-For info about supporting the school's activities: https://www.thehumaneschool.org/home/sponsorship-37580523
-If you wish to support the purchase of the plot: