architecture / design / art
July 2018, myself and a small team of internationals spent 3 months building a classroom unit for a vocational skills centre in the village of Kassi Kunda in the Upper River Region of The Gambia. The building was designed as a case study project exploring Rammed Earth construction, where all materials and resources were sourced locally and physically collected by ourselves.
What proved to be quite a complex, yet incredibly successful build, the experience was both challenging and indescribably rewarding. The sheer hospitality and generosity from the local community allowed for an invaluable cultural exchange of unique traditions, language, cuisine and friendship.