As part of the curriculum, I was tasked to design a graduation dais in South B, Nairobi.
The brief requirements were:
- A podium capacity of 50 persons,
- Washrooms for both VIPs and other people,
- Two shops at least 9 sq. metres each and,
- Any other space thought relevant.
I employed the concept of a medal. This was supposed to be symbolic as graduations are a reward-oriented event.
The site belongs to the Technical University of Kenya. It hosts the institution's male hostels, staff quarters, a multipurpose hall and other preexisting structures.
The podium imitates the head of a medal while the auxiliary services extend outwards as ribbons.
The roof pattern and different colouring further defines a medal as viewed from above.
Sections and detailing.
Elevations generated by Autodesk Revit.
3D Renders done by Twinmotion for Revit.
