U:BIKWITI House by ID+EA
Built in the heart of Mbour, Senegal, nestled in the fertile province of Nguerigne Serere, lies a unique experimental project; an architecturally expressive house built using raw, local materials ? chiefly, rammed earth: U:BIKIWITI HOUSE by ID+EA
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Born from the vision to marry the aesthetic prowess and functionality of modern architecture with the time-honored techniques of traditional African construction, this project bridges the divide between the old and the new, the indigenous and the global.
Rammed earth ? the chief construction material ? is both a time-honored material and a technique that has been used in various corners of the globe for centuries, and its application in this project was not simply a matter of historical reverence, but a mindful choice drawn from a deep understanding of its many benefits. The natural raw materials used to produce rammed earth contribute to an extremely low carbon footprint. The heavy thermal mass of these walls insulates the interior from the often harsh extremes of the Senegalese climate, helping to regulate temperature and create a comfortable living environment year-round.
The implementation of the rammed earth technique involved local laborers, providing them an opportunity to master this ancestral construction technique. This aspect of the project was as much about human development as it was about physical construction, ensuring that this venerable craft lives on and ev...
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