GROUP MEMBERS:NATALIE MDONGAYOLANDA MFIKILI

AYAVUYA MVAMISHECK GWESELE

1ST IDEA: ADDING DECKING INSIDE CLASSES A: CLASSROOMS – rectangular/geometric arrangement Open plan= no partitioning Small and high windows in front, large and low windows at the back= less natural light Every classroom has a sink Spaces are crowded and restricted= less movement space for children The ceiling seen lower= therefore makes space seem smaller

B: DECKING – create more room space inside the classroom , resulting in better circulation and movement.

Allowing for more natural light inside the classrooms, resulting in less electricity and improves the quality of the space.

Separate learning grades, resulting in the improvement of learner to educator communication, improves the learner’s attentive quality and ability to gain from learners of the same grade, improve interaction.

C: TECHNOLOGY– possible materials would be gum poles as the main structural frame work for the supporting of the deck flooring. These poles will be connected by basic nuts and bolts and metal brackets where needed. In order to reach the decking, a basic gum pole ladder, constructing by means of creating holes into the vertical poles and inserting the horizontal poles in. If possible reuse the existing roof’s material at a higher level then before.

PROCESS - remove everything inside the classroom. -tear roof down - remove windows if necessary -construct gum pole supports and the walls - add gum pole floor - insert the ladder after deck completion

DURATION: approx.3 days per classroom PREPARATION: make storage space for items removed inside the class

D: IMPACT – noise will disrupt teaching and the removal of children from classroom will account for no teaching space, therefore a temporary structure to have them moved into.eg.container.

2nd IDEA:OPENING BACK OR FRONT OF CLASSROOMS A: BACK OF CLASSROOM- sandy, slight sloped open space - dry with trees - shady and trees blocking natural light into the classroom FRONT OF CLASSROOMS- stoep area covered by a overhang.= veranda - concrete paving -raised above level, therefore access by steps -opens out into the front garden area= trees and grass close to it

B: INTERVENTION- converting unused space into usable space -allowing for more functions to take place, e.g.. Play or learning inside the class -linking the inside with the outside -this will bring about security= easily seen - improves the quality of learning and able to broaden the learning experience - addition of folding doors made of gumpoles as separation of spaces=protections

C: TECHNOLOGY – BACK= constructing a gum pole walls which will divide the classrooms. Construct a level gum pole decking at the same level as the existing class floor. Adding a gum pole overhang as protection.

FRONT = construct gum pole walls at the veranda space to separate classrooms. Cover concrete stoep with marine plywood. Construct stairs for each classroom entrance.

METHODS: foundations for the gumpole walls at the back=concrete footing. In front=metal locators/plates with nuts and bolts. Decking will have gum poles as supports as well as for the roof covering= basic connecting with nuts and bolts.

DURATION: approx.5 days per classroom=classrooms together. PREPARATION: moving of items around the walls, maybe even moving out of items

and class. Digging trenches at the back for concrete. Levelling of ground at the back.

D: IMPACTS- construction noise, disruption inside classrooms

3RD IDEA: OUTDOOR MULTI FUNCTIONAL SPACE A: - open space, that is brick paved. Next to entrance space. Shaded by trees at

higher level. Thick retaining wall with concrete stairs leading to the back behind classrooms.

B:INTERVENTION – creating a space defining shelter with sloped roof from the retaining wall.

-it is a flexible space protected the roof, used as example: eating space, interacting space= providing tables and chairs.

-to encourage interaction of learners during lunch time. - utilizing of unused space - roof utilized as play space for children, from ground level behind the retaining wall.

C: TECHNOLOGY – poles as the supports and frame of the shelter, connected vertically by metal plates/locators with nuts and bolts . Basic nuts and bolts or bracketing connections. Concrete footings behind retaining wall, dug into the ground. Roof covering will be corrugated iron sheeting connected using practical connections of purlins and beams connected by nails etc.

DURATION: approx.3 days max PREPARATION: - digging trenches for the foundations behind the retaining wall.

D: IMPACT- typical construction noise and disturbance. Safety at entrance area as well as behind the retaining wall.

4th IDEA: MINI AMPHITHEATRE SPACE A: ENTRANCE SPACE- open brick paved entrance space. - small bushes along the side - next to community houses - linked to container - less shaded area -exposed area=no covering

B: INTERVENTION – proposal of space defining area as an amphitheatre, which can be used as a place of meeting. Example: assembles, plays, waiting area, even to a point of play space.

- allows easy access and notification of announcements - community interacting and be exposed to the school and the children showing off

their talents. -simple covering space for play on rainy days

C: TECHNOLOGY - gumpoles and roof sheeting. Basic post and lintel constructions connected by practical nuts and bolts with metal plates/locators as anchors. Sitting = timber construction and basic use of bracketing and nails as connections

DURATION: approx. 3 days PREPARATION: clear and clean site. Add safety hazards.

D: IMPACT: - construction noise, safety of the children during construction. Possible disrupt at entrance area.

5th IDEA: PLAY JUNGLE GYM A: PLAY AREA – existing old jungle gym - sandy with plenty of trees -behind classrooms at lower level - fenced and overlooking community houses -dry area - shaded at places and hot at unshaded spaces

B: INTERVENTION – link old play area with new interventions using an arrangement of gumpoles to continue to lead into play space.

-adding quality to play experience. - brighten the area - stimulate spacial awareness of the children -creating more activity -stimulate the thinking and innovative process of the children

C: TECHNOLOGY: playing of arrangement of gumpoles, tires, coloured fabrics and any other playful and recyclable material. Connections using basic, nuts and bolts, brackets, nails, wire tires, concrete foundations, ropes...etc.

- digging trenches for the foundations, and setting out use of materials to be used . DURATION: during the two weeks PREPARATION: gather materials and tools, remove obstructions and close off area.

D: IMPACT – construction noise, disruption during construction. Safety of the children

6th IDEA: VEGETABLE GARDEN( INNOVATIVE IDEA) Garden area: Dry soil trees providing partly shaded areas INTERVENTION- Create a vegetation area= Growth within children and bringing them closer towards an up building course which

is to care for the environment by planting. We can use seeds and also include the children as part of the experience of creating this garden so that it serves as a symbol of their growth teaching them to nurture by creating a ‘’school tradition’’ of tree planting every once in a while for every year.

DURATION: Last day of MIP workshop.