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Design concept (06-05-2005)
concept Timbuktu was shaped over-time and the complexity of its urban patterns can be explained by the way in which people moved through the city. With the first conceptual take on this unique project, much thought was given to the movement patterns and the experiential qualities of the streets of Timbuktu. The buildings form a microcosm of the greater Timbuktu, an amazing experiential route which ties the main auditorium and outdoor amphitheatre to the library, restoration spaces and guest rooms, to form an interactive educational centre.
site The siting of the project is a pivotal point in the city of Timbuktu. Three main arterial roads lead to the site. The two outer roads surround the old city whilst the middle one splits it in half. This connects the site directly to the airport. Furthermore the site is at the top end of the old city, in-between the “old “ and the “new” city.
Architectural tectonic The architecture relates to this interstitial zone directly in that it is a combination of sun baked mud bricks (reminiscent of the “old” city) and off shutter concrete (reminiscent of “new” city). These two materials form the main structural materials and are tectonically separated with glass. Sun filters will be hand chiseled lime stone panels of varying sizes (about 2m x 1,5m). These panels accentuate the Moroccan influence in Malian vernacular architecture.
Together these materials create a contrast between older techniques of building and modern construction methods, which in turn relates directly to the position of the site.
Professional Team
Adam Essa
Shabodien RoomanayCOESSA Holdings Peter Fehrsen
Faghmie Christians
Andre Spiesdhk architects Ganief Dollie
Jaco van HeerdenLetshabile Structural Engineers Graham Clarence Target Project Management Ashley Ruiters LDV Quantity Surveyors Goesain Johardien
Taib OgierGJA Mechanical & Electrical
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