Concept Development

• As a starting point, the oromo popular theory on thecreation of the sky and the earth is used.

• This theory is reflected in the internal partitioning of the traditional house

Concept Developement

• The house form is transformed into a curvillinear shape while maintaining the principle of internal partitioning

• The number of units on the lower and upper blocks is made to correspond with the number of years in a single stage of Gadda system, that is, eight years.

• The building is composed of two curvillinear wings and a rectangular block at the center.
• The two curved wings define two external green spaces, one in front and one at the back of the building.
• Subdivision of each wing into eight is accentuated using four-story high walls.
• Single loaded corridors lead to indivdual units, allowing cross ventilation of each room. This is essential since Nekemte is located in geo-climatic zone defined as Humid-Plateau.
• The entrance porch, the lobby and the Tea Lounge are all provide with generous space of two storey height.

Programme Requirment

• 62 accommodation units each containing a toilet with shower.
• A tea lounge with kitchen, store and toilet.
• 4 Administration offices.
• 4 multi-purpose rooms to be used for various functions such as multi-media room, meeting room, game room, etc.

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Second and Third Floor Plan