Alioune Diop University Lecture Building Bambey

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Alioune Diop University Lecture Building in Bambey

Contemporary Senegal Architecture Development in West Africa design by IDOM

28 Apr 2019

Architects: IDOM

Location: Bambey, Senegal, Africa

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building in Bambey Senegal

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building

Inspired by a large tree in the centre of the campus, the new Alioune Diop University Lecture Building was designed as a place of shelter, shade and freshness for its students.

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building in Bambey Senegal

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building in Bambey Senegal

Scarcity of resources conditioned the use of bioclimatic strategies: a large double roof canopy extending 10m over the north façade and latticework covering the south one prevent direct solar radiation while remaining permeable to air.

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building in Bambey Senegal

To solve the lack of water and sewers, the architects incorporated infiltration rafts with vegetation that collect rainwater. Waste water is purified through an ecologically sound system that uses activated sludge. The simple yet ingenious building offers facilities for training and research in applied sciences and information and communications technology.

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building in Bambey Senegal

It can accommodate up to 1,500 students in its large amphitheatre, differently sized classrooms, technology rooms and laboratories.

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building in Bambey Senegal

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building, Senegal – Building Information

Architecture design: IDOM, Bilbao, Spain

Client: ACBEP, Ministry of Urbanism & Ministry of Higher Education, Dakar, Senegal
Completed: 2017
Built Area: 12,000 sqm

Alioune Diop University Lecture Building in Bambey Senegal

Photography © Aga Khan Trust for Culture Chérif Tall

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Location: Bambey, Senegal, west Africa

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