DBSA 50 Schools in the Eastern Cape
PROJECT INFORMATION
Client: Department of Basic Education. Implementing Agent: DBSA Type: Completed Project
Project Value: Confidential
Completion: 2013
Address: Eastern Cape Province
Associates: DesignSpaceAfrica ( Lead Architects and Principal Agent ) in association with: Ruben Reddy Architects cc, NN Architects, TCN Architects cc
50 Schools in 50 weeks
Eradicating mud schools in the Eastern Cape
The Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) is a comprehensive school building program undertaken by the DBE, towards the eradication of inappropriate school facilities primarily in the rural areas of South Africa. The programme includes provision of basic services – water, sanitation and electricity. In July 2011, the DBE entered into an agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) as Implementing Agent, starting with the planning and construction of 50 schools in the Eastern Cape as the initial phase of ASIDI.
The Design Process:
The brief for the schools was to incorporate core teaching spaces – classrooms; libraries; laboratories; hygienic ablutions; an administration block and assembly area.The design of the schools is based on the courtyard concept which provides adequate supervision and observation of learners in assembly and play areas. The design process was based on the ‘kit of parts’ approach in order to meet the very tight delivery program.
