Proposed Additional Works For Good Samaritan Children’s Home and Rehabilitation Centre, Mathare by Pablo Creative Studio

Proposed Additional Works For Good Samaritan Children’s Home and Rehabilitation Centre, Mathare, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Content 01. PREAMBLE 02. SITE LOCATION 03. SITE ANALYSIS 04. SITE IMAGES 05. PROGRAM 06. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS 07. PHASING PLAN 08. RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM 09. FLOOR PLANS (PHASE 1) 10. FLOOR PLANS (PHASE 2&3) 11. SECTION 12. EXPLODED DIAGRAM 13. MATERIAL STUDY 14. BILLS OF QUANTITIES 15. CONCEPT IMAGES

Preamble

While Mathare residents contend with barriers such as limited economic prospects, gender discrimination and violence, the community is also deeply invested in using its own ingenuity to survive and ﬁnd a pathway out of poverty. Individual innovations, women’s groups, community -based organization support networks, and youth activities are some of the many assets in Mathare. This suggest that any planning process should build upon and lift-up community assets, innovative strategies of resilience and local knowledge. Good Samaritan children's home is a Christian nongovernment, non-proﬁt making organization established in 1991 by Ms. Mercy Mburu after noticing cry for help by children in the community. This goal was to champion children rights by giving them a conducive and enabling environment for them to live in. At Good Samaritan Children's Home, they strive to make a positive impact to the community no matter how small the magnitude. This report describes a new proposal spearheaded by NCBA, aimed at improving the lives and living conditions of Good Samaritan Children’s Home through a partnership between Maridadi Building Constructors and Triad Foundation.

Location

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MUTHAIGA

MATHARE

SITE

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The site is located in Mathare along Mau Mau Road. Mathare is bordered by two main highways of Juja Road to the south and Thika Road to the north, but access is poor within the settlements. Many pathways and roads do not have a safe and grade-separated space for pedestrians, and almost all Mathare residents must walk to obtain basic services.

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Site Analysis (Context)

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CONTEXT Good Samaritan Children’s Home consist of 7 plots (21,22,23,24,25,63 & 64), 5 on the northern side of the Mau Mau Road and 2 on the south. Plot No. 63, has a temporary structure and Plot No. 64, has a permanent structure, currently being extended up to 5th floor. The Cows Zero Grazing Unit is on 5No. plots directly across the road from the home as shown on the map. NEMA & UNEP The River impacts a universal 30 meter riparian buffer which will have significant effects on all of the major informal settlements lying along the Mathare River.

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5No. Proposed Site (630sq m) Existing Temporary Structure Administration

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“In the Mathare Valley alone, a riparian buﬀer would displace 20% of households or approximately 22,146 residents and would further destroy 1,116 structures, of which at least 6 are schools, 8 religious institutions, 3 markets, 31 latrine blocks and 43 water points.” Mathare Zonal Plan,2012.

Exisiting Zero- Grazing Unit Existing Permanent Building Existing Structures in Mathare settlement Reclaimed Public Land

Road Reserve Existing Road Initial River Position Current River Position Contours

Site Images

Main Entrance Hallway

New Dormitories (stalled due to funding)

Boys Dormitory

Zero Grazing Unit

Verandah

Lavotory

New Dormitories (stalled due to funding)

Library

Roof top(hazardous)

Site Images

View of the temporary structure

Entrance Hallway used as playing area

Exposed staircase (hazardous)

Muiltipurpose hall

Room cubicle (stalled due to funding)

Narrow Light well

Exposed staircase (hazardous)

Exposed Corrugated Roof (hazardous)

Exposed staircase (hazardous)

The GSCH Centre (Back View)

The GSCH Centre (Front View)

Program Following the Need Assessment and site visits conducted at the Good Samaritan Children’s Home, the following table entails the scope of the project. Phasing can be done depending on the resources available. The current facility supports 150 children.

Structures

DEPARTMENT

QTY

SPACE

AREA (sqm)

1. Health

1 1

-Clinic -Councelling

26 12

1. Structural Assessment needs to be conducted on the ongoing extension to the existing block.

2. Education

2 1

-Classroom -Computer / Library

52 (40-45 pax) 52

2. The current dormitories are overwhelmed, hence need for additional sleeping space and a matron’s room.

3. Administration

-Head Oﬃce + Reception Rm + Washroom + Meeting Rm -Social Hall -Shops -Ablution -Storage

3. Classrooms with adjustable / movable partitions to also be used as a multipurpose hall.

Circulation, Stairs & Terraces

164

1 2 1 2

4. Accommodation

Refurbishment of the Accommodation Block and the Matron’s Room

76 20 34 37

524 90 (40 pax)

5. Play / Open Spaces 614

TOTAL Animal Shelter

REMARKS

Zero grazing Unit Chicken Coop Storage

1 1 1

The milking Place Feed & Water Trough Cubicles Calf Pen Manure Storage Fodder Chopping

4. Isolation and First Aid Care area for immediate medical assistance and care. 5. A general meeting area 6. The existing Kitchen should be renovated and increased to accommodate the growing numbers. 7. A play area is essential to the growth & development of the children as they are more adventurous 8. The existing Farm could be redesigned at to create more room for a swing space development. 9. To sustain the facility, the GSCH needs a shop to sell their dairy products and any other commodity. 10. Garden - Riverside Rehabilitation Program

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MATHARE RIVER

Ri ve

15 m

Existing Site Condition

40m 6m

Existing Bio Digester (non-functioning)

NCC Manhole

18m

Zero Grazing Unit

Piggery

Shops

4.5m Mau Mau Road

Property Line

Existing Administration (Temporary)

Sewer Line

Existing Accommodation Block

18m

Property Line

Road Wayleave

18m

14m

Existing Kitchen & Boys Dormitory (Temporary)

Phasing Plan PHASE 1: Denition of Scope 1. Rehabilitation of the Existing Accommodation Block:15M RIPERIAN LINE

CURRENT POSITION OF THE RIVER PROPERTY LINE

Proposed Bio-Digester

ORIGINAL POSITION OF THE RIVER

2. Additional Structures:-

3M WAYLEAVE LINE NCC SEWER LINE

5350

4650

6000

6650

3240

6400

-600

65 m²

-450

200

2800

200

2500 100

3500

200

16 m²

-450

Counceling Chemist room 8 m² 12 m²

Clinic 2000

Head Ofﬁce

8 m²

15 m²

-450

Deck

75 m²

Phase 2

Storage

18000

Phase 3

Planter

49 m²

Planter

Reception/ Open Oﬀice / Meeting Room

Storage (Chuﬀ cutter, Animal Feeds,

-600

18m

500

2000

Laundry Area on roof top with wall balustrade An Escape Staircase Rehabilitation of the existing internal washrooms New Ablution Block on the Ground Level A Reception / Security Block

59 m²

Ramp DN

Shop 1

Shop 2

8 m²-450

7 m²

1000

Ramp DN

3. Structural Audit from the Engineer. This will involve:

3000

• Visual inspection to establish the structural elements of the building • Measurements to conﬁrm the structural dimensions of the building • Reinforcement scans on selected areas on columns, beams and slabs • Concrete strength tests on columns, beams and slabs • Investigation of cracks, if any to determine depth and width. • Concrete uniformity assessment tests on columns, beams and slabs • Analysis of data • Preparation of as-built structural drawings

18m

Ramp DN

18m

MAU MAU ROAD

Phase 1 North

Phasing Plan PHASE 2: Denition of Scope 1. Land clearance and removal of the Solid waste. 15M RIPERIAN LINE

CURRENT POSITION OF THE RIVER PROPERTY LINE

Proposed Bio-Digester

ORIGINAL POSITION OF THE RIVER

2. Relocation of the Animal Shelter.

3M WAYLEAVE LINE NCC SEWER LINE

5350

4650

6000

6650

3240

6400

Head Ofﬁce

8 m²

16 m²

-450

Planter

-600

Phase 3 65 m²

-450

200 UP

Storage

2800

200

2500 100

Counceling Chemist room 8 m² 12 m²

3500

200

Clinic 15 m²

-450

18000

Planter

2000

49 m²

Planter

Reception/ Open Oﬀice / Meeting Room

Deck

75 m²

Phase 2 Storage (Chuﬀ cutter, Animal Feeds,

-600

59 m²

Ramp DN

Shop 2

8 m²-450

7 m²

1000

Ramp DN

Shop 1

3000

18m

500

2000

The animal shelter will comprise of the zero grazing unit located at grade level and the poultry farm. Other support spaces include open utility spaces, animal feeds and tools store, changing area and two shops. Understanding the inherent risks posed by the river, the facility is designed as a make-shift swing space, built partly on the 15m riparian. However, the channel of the river has over the years been re-routed and its land reclaimed illegally to accommodate the informal settlements. This has greatly reduced the size of the buildable land. Therefore, we recommend the following:

Ramp DN

18m

1. Possible relocation of the animal shelter. 2. The land to be surveyed to understand soil structural composition and the extent of available buildable space. 3. An environmental report assessment from the NEMA consultant to advise on the way forward.

Phase 1

18m

MAU MAU ROAD

North

Phasing Plan PHASE 3: Denition of Scope 1. Proposed GSCH Centre. 15M RIPERIAN LINE

CURRENT POSITION OF THE RIVER PROPERTY LINE

Proposed Bio-Digester

ORIGINAL POSITION OF THE RIVER

1. Administration Oﬃces

3M WAYLEAVE LINE NCC SEWER LINE

2. Clinic, chemist and counseling room 5350

4650

6000

6650

3240

6400

-600

65 m²

-450

200

2800

200

2500 100

3500

200

16 m²

-450

Counceling Chemist room 8 m² 12 m²

Clinic 2000

Head Ofﬁce

8 m²

15 m²

-450

Deck

75 m²

Phase 2

Storage

18000

Phase 3

Planter

49 m²

Planter

Reception/ Open Oﬀice / Meeting Room

3. Classrooms 4. A library

Storage (Chuﬀ cutter, Animal Feeds,

-600

18m

500

2000

59 m²

Ramp DN

Shop 1

Shop 2

8 m²-450

7 m²

1000

Ramp DN

3000

5. Social Hall 6. Storage Facility

18m

Ramp DN

2. Rehabilitation of the riparian to create room for landscaping and play areas.

MAU MAU ROAD

18m

3. Demolition of the current temporary administration block to create open communal spaces.

Phase 1 North

Relationship Diagram

Private Access Play

Zero grazing Shops

Open Spaces Play Ground

Poultry Farm (Chicken Coop)

PHASE 1

Accommodation Dormitories + Ablutions Kitchen & Dining

Storage The New Centre

Laundry Escape Staircase Reception

Clinic & Counceling

E HAS

Administration Classrooms Library / Computer Rm Social Hall Ablution

Private Access

PHASE 3

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Phase 1 (Additional Structures and Refurbishment) New Construction (Ground Floor)

Refurbishment As-built (4th Floor)

New Construction (Roof Terrace) 10850

150

3000

150

2500

150 900 150

4400

10850

150 1080 150 1080 150

7900

150

2400

f Reception

18 m²

5800

150

1200mm Parapet Wall

1200

150

5250

900 150

1550

900 150

150

Matrons Room

12 m²

3950

4100

150

2650

3300

3450

CLOTH LINES

14000

Dorm 1

18700

8900

18700

20 m²

18700

3400

Room 2

18700

Open Communal Space

9250

3550

132 m²

2900

3050

150

Utility Space

Room 3

900

3 m²

Ladies

6 m²

9 m²

3300

Gents

11 m²

150 800 150

4900

Room 4

Rehabilitation to include of all existing washrooms in the block

150

Laundry Room

13 m²

15 m²

a 150

14000

Storage

4250

4 m²

150

Asst.

4400

Air lock

150

4400

150

17 m²

18700

150

19 m²

1950

3600

150

3100

North

150

9100 9100

Phase 2&3(Ground ﬂoor level)

Lower Ground Level

First Floor Level

Roof Plan 1

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40490 4000

5000

8650

3240

6400

5200

4200

GUTTER TO DETAIL

900

4120

2100

10780

8650

14950

IT5 CORRUGATED IRON SHEETS

Utility / Roof Terrace

B 2210

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17050 2100

4000

5000

200 5000

3850

200 8650 40490

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18990

10000 L WATER TANK 3240

6400

5200

Section

Solar Panels

18m

NEW STRUCTURE Na

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igh

PHASE 1

Proposed Laundry Area

Accommodation Block to be Rehabilitated ROAD RESERVE

Water Storage

tin

To be demolished Sight lines Utility ENTRANCE

Fencing Parking

Mathare River

Cross Ventilation

Ramping Down

Mau Mau Road

Existing Structure at Good Samaritan Children’s Home

Store / Utility

Sustainability The project applies the latest techniques for sustainable environmental design and construction to achieve the most energy and natural resource conserving facility of its kind within Mathare. (ie) adopting passive design strategies such as solar orientation, using locally made bricks, composting toilets, natural ventilation strategies, solar panels for electricity etc.

Exploded Diagram (Phase 3) Butterﬂy roof used to: 1. Enhance the Look and Feel (Design Feature). 2. Increases the volume of the interior space. 3. Allows for overhead lighting. 4. Extended canopy Allows for suns shading

Solar Panels

Overhead glazing for natural lighting

Light weight steel structure

Sustainability Features Classrooms with collapsible partition Computer / Library

Store

1. Roof Overhang Shops

Roof Terrace Used for Laundry

Decking used for outdoor classes and socializing Dormitories to be refurbished

2.Compact Space planning 3. Use of Local Materials, Labour and Technology 4. Caring for the Environment

Clinic Chicken Coop Admin

Open space to be used as a play area

5. Natural Lighting and Ventilation

Storage

6. Biodigester Zero Grazing Unit

Entrance

7. Lightweight steel structure Ma

Parking

Ablution Social Hall Garden / Play Area

8. Open spaces for Play 9. Water Harvesting

Ramp Dn (Cattle / Feed stuﬀ Entry)

10. Solar Orientation

Material Study

Recycled corrugated rooﬁng

Local Labour

Wicker Doors

EPS panels

High Level Windows

Dry stone Walls (Gabion)

Compressed Earth Blocks

Amenity Green Space at the Museum Hill

Concept Images

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