We’ve made the longlist in the Dezeen Awards 2023. Our arts centre project has been longlisted in both the sustainability and cultural project categories. The shortlist will be announced in October - cross those fingers! From Dezeen:
London-based New Makers Bureau has designed Uganda's 32° East Arts Centre, featuring rammed-earth walls and earth bricks.
A collaboration with Ugandan firm Localworks, the community arts space is situated in Kabalagala, Kampala. The centre houses artist studios, a versatile cafe doubling as an interim gallery, and Uganda's only specialist arts library.
With a low-carbon, budget-conscious approach, the building employs materials sourced from the site.
The centre's L-shaped structure encircles a courtyard garden and utilises passive design strategies such as polycarbonate roof lights. Projecting steel-framed windows for natural lighting, ventilation, and temperature control.
You can see the full longlist here.
