Faculty Architecture of Kigali Education School

Faculty Architecture of Kigali Education School
by Patrick Schweitzer S&AA

• Awarded April 15, 2020
• CLIENT: S&AA
• 33.616

Faculty Architecture is a school of architecture in Kigali, Rwanda, planned for 600 students on a site of 5,600 square metres. The design starts from a simple volume on two levels. The volume is pulled apart on opposite sides, which creates a central gap that forms an outdoor space for students. Stone is used for the exterior envelope and self-coloured concrete for the interior. Small windows face outward, while large inward-facing windows are shaded by roof overhangs. Truncated upper sections bring in daylight and improve ventilation.