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Kamwokya Community Playground – Francis Kéré

Kamwokya Community Playground – Francis Kéré

2025

Designed by Francis Kéré and Kéré Architecture, the Kamwokya Community Centre in Kampala, Uganda, blends local materials, passive design, and community-driven planning. The centre is built on a raised platform with an integrated drainage system to protect against flooding, and features subtle level changes that define areas for simultaneous activities like sports, workshops, and gatherings.

A shaded central sports field is surrounded by terraced seating, while two butterfly-roofed pavilions house a gym, internet café, classrooms, and music studios. The structure uses brick, wood, and steel, prioritizing natural ventilation and daylight. The architecture emphasizes openness, flexibility, and dignity—offering a functional, inspiring spacerooted in the everyday lives of its users.

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Tags:

  • Africa,
  • Community,
  • Community Centre,
  • Francis Kere,
  • Kampala,
  • non-profit,
  • Playground,
  • and Uganda

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