4 CASE STUDIES 4.2 GOETHE-INSTITUT DAKAR Programme

The building was designed to accommodate 600 students and provide them with spaces for different activities ranging from exhibitions to language courses, concerts and more intimate gatherings.

The ground floor hosts public services, with an auditorium, cafeteria and library, while offices and classrooms are located on the first floor. Since roof is also accessible, it provides additional space for interaction and mirrors the garden below with the help of pillars in the shape of trees that support the roof above the space.

Conclusion

The hierarchy of spaces public functions in the first floor creates a welcoming atmosphere for users to interact with the building and encourage them to enter it and reserving the upper floors for educational purposes provides the privacy need for the learning process while maintaining connection with the surroundings through windows overlooking the central courtyard. The programme of this project is a great example for a training institution.