4. The First Community Centre
Our latest pro bono project is a proposed Community Centre located in Riau, Indonesia. It is our first social endavour in Sumatra and it is also an interesting opportunity for us. The project calls for a communal social space for a small village, with a focus on utilising ecologically friendly recycled building materials. The materials selected are building blocks made of upcycled plastic and panels crafted from recycled plastic items.
The project is particularly challenging as there are no precedents for such initiatives in the region. Our design intent is to keep the build form simple and allow for community participation during construction. We hope that by doing so, the community will take ownership of the space and ultimately prolong its impact and lifespan.
