The Isooko Community Development Center is located among the rolling hills of Rwanda. The project was designed and built in partnership with community members in and around the small rural village of Masoro.  The project takes the stance that sustainability means more than building performance, it is the practice of sustaining communities through investment, inclusion, and advancement in the shaping of our shared built environment. The project was created using traditional and advanced construction methods which utilized local expertise, sustainable building practices and regional materials. This center offers indoor and outdoor facilities and free educational and wellness programs to all community members.

Isooko Community Development Center



Project Team

General Architecture Collaborative

  • James Setzler

  • Patrice Ndababonye

  • Nicolas Kalimba Rugamba

  • Marie Claire Musengayire

  • Cynthia Twagirayezu

  • Marie Rose Ukwizabigira

  • Iris Gomm

  • Mia Shepard

  • Yutaka Sho

  • Leighton Beaman

Construction:

  • General Architecture Collaborative:

  • SKAT(ModernBricks training)

  • Junho Chun (structural engineering)

Photos:

  • Katie Garner

  • General Architecture Collaborative


Project Data

Location :

  • Masoro, Rulindo District,, Rwanda 

Cost:

  • $440,000 (USD)

Size:

  • Site: 2 hectares 

  • Building: 1100 square meters


Project Partners

Collaborations:

  • Kate Spade NY - On Purpose Initiative

  • TEACH Rwanda

  • Shooting Touch

  • Africa Yoga Project

  • Mindleaps

  • KTG Strategies

Community Partner:

  • Isooko Community Development

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