PROJECT GOALS

RE-OPEN THE THEATRE IMPLEMENT CO-BUILT GARDENS SYMBOLISE REJUVENATION OF THE VILLAGE

The shareholders have expressed that the community would benefit from larger, better spaces in the MWR building extension. However, it is obvious that the theatre provides the best canvas for events, gatherings and performances. Thereby, the primary goal of the proposal is to re-open the doors of the theatre.

A co-built garden is a new outlook on a green roof. It promotes community activity, nature education, achieving sustainability and society and promoting the coexistence of nature with a man built. In a striking setting surrounded by stunning nature views, the promotion of a cultural hub linked with nature is a stand-out feature when cultivating community participation with long-term sustainability goals.

The MWR building is remembered by locals as a place of gathering, where people would meet, laugh, and find love. The building is steeped in great history- built by the association of miners, in a once prosperous village the MWR carries on the memories of the past. Thereby, its public presence has to be emphasized.

MENTAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT

CO-WORKING ROOFTOP GARDEN

CONNECTING COMMUNITY

CO-WORKING ROOFTOP GARDEN

NATURE COEXISTING WITH MAN-MADE

Precedent

Co-Build Roof Garden “Green Cloud Garden“ by 11architecture

The co-built rooftop garden by 11architects sets a great example of how rooftops can be utilized to bring together a community and educate society about sustainability.

SUSTAINABILITY

LOCAL FOOD

FESTIVAL

The architects offer a new take on the idea of green roofs by creating an “oasis” on a rooftop that can be accessed by the public at any time of day. An informal space is created with sustainability and education of nature’s co-existence with manmade at the forefront of the agenda. The rooftop is a beautiful, cost-effective, community-inspiring green roof terrace. The idea is delivered through the use of modular plant box units, that can be rented by locals as their own “private field” to grow produce throughout the year. The architects organise volunteering events of planting flowers, and seasonal vegetables. Several corporations have expressed interest in making the rooftop spaces, their well-being facilities. Others, choose to rent the spaces on the rooftop, for yoga exercise classes, movie-watching sessions etc.

Overall, the precedent works very well as an informal space for community gatherings.