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This design makes use of local materials, local and low-tech labor, and a sim-plicity that allows room for individualization.

The Abetenim Arts Village sits in the rural land between Kumasi and Accra. Abetenim, which means Village of Palmtrees, has a population of roughly 1000 farmers and artisans. While a common means of livelihood is the harvesting of palm oil, a common goal in the village is to redefine the repu-tation of mud as a building material.

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The housing area of the Abetenim Arts Village is to be arranged in radial communities.

This plan allows for easy naviga-tion between homes while creating ample space for outdoor activity and play.

While the space for each home is deliniated, the community is open and connected.

Simplicity of design allows for thecreation of space through activity,and the individualization of spaceby the occupant.

Contributors

NKA FoundationAbetenim Arts VillageSang Arts Village

Gabrielle Jones, Project Designer

Barthosa Nkurumeh, PhD. Nka Project Director

Grace Ma, FundraisingDivya Ganjoo, FundraisingG R Chandran, Fundraising

LABOR

Earth ramming Labor $800.00Framework Labor $600.00Earth levelling Labor $100.00Zana Mat Weaving Labor $200.00Roof Thatching Labor $600.00Finishes Labor $50.00

Architectural Fees Labor $2,500.00 Total $5,850.00

MATERIALS

Straw Materials $50.00Dried Neem Materials $50.00Earth Materials $100.00Shells Materials $50.00Pole Brush Materials $100.00Zana Mat Materials $50.00Thatch Materials $200.00Fasteners Materials $100.00

Total $700.00

Materials Budget $700.00Labor Budget $5,850.00

Total Budget $6,550.00

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THE FORM INDUCES A MANNER OF PEACE THAT IS REMINISCENT OF WAVES AND AND RIPPLES, AND MAXIMIZESTHE VIEWS OVER THE WATER. EVEN MADE FROM CONCRETE AND STEEL, THE TIDAL SHIFT HOTEL EXUDES AN ETHEREAL LIGHTNESS SHROUDED IN CHERRY BLOSSOMS.

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THE MONKEY BREAD SPA AND BATHS IS A PILGRAMMAGE DESTINATION FOR THE ADVEN-TURER, WHO AT THE END OF THEIR JOURNEY DESIRES THE EXOTIC AND MYSTERIOUS HEAL-ING RITUALS THAT ARE PERFORMED IN THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PLACE. THE PODS OF THE SPA HANG FROM THE BAOBAB TREE LIKE THE MONKEY BREAD FRUIT WITH STEEL CORDS COVERED IN BAOBAB BARK, AND ARE CON-NECTED BY INTERLAPPING, PATHWAYS AND STAIRS.

THE TRUNKS OF BAOBAB TREES CAN REACH 36FT IN DIAMETER. THE TRUNK OF THE M.B.S.B. IS 20 FT IN DIAMETER, AND THE HOL-LOWED TRUNK IS A RESERVOIR FOR THE WATER USED AT THE SPA, WHICH IS DRAWN UP IN A BUCKET AND TREATED IN THE OILS AND WATER ROOM. THE BAOBAB TREE IS KNOWN FOR ITS LONG LIFE AND FOR ALL OF THE LIFE SUSTAINING PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE HARVESTED FROM IT. THE MONKEY BREAD SPA AND BATHS SPEAKS TO THE BAOBAB TREE’S VERY NATURE.

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