Mariam's Maktaba ya Mariam na Parallel Studio - Mai Al Busairi by Mai Al Busairi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Kijamii Competition Category.
ChumaKijamii· 2024
Mariam's Maktaba ya Mariam na Parallel Studio - Mai Al Busairi
Client: Parallel Studio
Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award Winner in Kijamii Category
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About Mariam's Maktaba ya Mariam na Parallel Studio - Mai Al Busairi
Maktaba ya Mariam inatajirisha elimu kwa Shule ya Beit Ras na jamii ya Mwanyanya nchini Tanzania. Inaakisi dhamira ya Parallel kwa ustawi wa kimataifa. Mpango huu sio tu unakubali umuhimu wa elimu bali pia unatambua uwezo wake katika kuunda maisha na jamii. Maktaba inajiunga kikamilifu katika mfumo wa elimu, ikiziba mapengo na kufungua njia kwa mustakabali mwema zaidi. Athari yake inaenea zaidi ya mipaka ya nafasi ya kimwili, ikieneza hali chanya na kuwasha shauku ya kujifunza inayovuka mipaka.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award
Mariam's Maktaba ya Mariam na Parallel Studio - Mai Al Busairi ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. Mariam's Maktaba ya Mariam na Parallel Studio - Mai Al Busairi inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. Mariam's Maktaba ya Mariam na Parallel Studio - Mai Al Busairi inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The key concept for the development of the Mariam’s library stemmed from Parallel Studio's commitment to giving back to both local and global communities through their Parallel Gives Program. Mariam’s Library was conceived with the aim of providing enhanced educational opportunities to the people in need. The project sought to align with the curriculum while serving both Beit Ras School students and the Mwanyanya community, Tanzania – Zanzibar.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The total area measures 81 square meters, featuring a slanted roof designed to facilitate rain runoff. The roof's highest point reaches 4 meters, tapering down to 3.3 meters at its lowest. Internally, the space measures 7 meters by 7 meters, while the exterior steps encompass a 9-meter by 9-meter area. Customized perforations were incorporated into the bricks to optimize interior ventilation and air circulation while also introducing a delightful interplay of shadows during daylight hours.
- Tags
- Kidness, Social responsibility, Giving, Determination & Persistence, Support global communities
- Production Technology
- Construction techniques employed in the project involved integrating traditional building methods with modern approaches to ensure structural integrity and sustainability. The principal materials such as clay bricks used, were selected to honor both the environment and local craftsmanship, prioritizing sustainability and authenticity. Nature such as rain, sun and wind played a vital role, helping to maintain sustainability efforts on track. In addition to rhino/grasshopper for the design phase.
- Design Challenge
- We faced a significant challenge as non-locals: every moment was critical. Our daily responsibilities encompassed design refinement, material investigation, cost evaluation, budgeting, onsite oversight, avoiding deceits and prioritizing team safety, all done in 34 days. A pivotal instance arose when a team member contracted a contagious eye disease. Prompt measures were implemented to protect the team's health and well-being.
- Research
- The research primarily involves close collaboration among architects, community members, and the school principal to thoroughly understand their needs and preferences. Through this collaboration, the absence of books and adequate facilities emerged as primary concerns. Additionally, observation sessions with nature guided design decisions accordingly. The result is a space that fulfills both efficiency and aesthetic criteria.
- Inspiration
- We believe in the power of architecture, art, and design to foster positive change and cultivate a responsive approach to global challenges. In today's world, kindness is more crucial than ever. Through Parallel Gives Program we devote resources and effort to serving the global community altruistically, reflecting our dedication to extending support and expertise beyond our immediate surroundings.
- Project Duration
- The project started 29th, Dec - 2023 in Tanzania- Zanzibar and the opening cermoney was on 31st, Jan - 2024. Total project duration is 34 days.
- Operation Flow
- It is operated by the school nearby under the school principle supervision, upon entering, visitors encounter two distinct zones. The first is a dedicated reading and study area, resembling a stage to maximize seating capacity. The second is an open space for communal activities, fostering collaboration and social interaction. These spatial decisions aim to create an inviting and inclusive environment conducive to learning, creativity, and community involvement.
- Patents
- All Copyrights reserved Parallel Studio, 2024
- Team Members
- -Mai Al Busairi
-Alyaa Al Roomi - Image Credits
- Photography/Videography: Nasser Othman
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