It is a receptive-commercial building that includes a Japanese restaurant, a café and small shops, whose concept enhances the territory, especially through the use of materials. It is located in a residential area of a suburban city, in Kampala, Uganda
Straw roof for a restaurant in Uganda. Food and materials to create a sensory mix
In Kampala, among the hills, stands a thatched wooden building designed by Terrain Architects Studio. The local culture of materials blends with the kitchen and the landscape with its slopes determining its two-storey structure
The feature of the designed is a large thatched roof that completes the gently sloping terrain at right angles to the contour lines while maintaining the five existing trees. The slope was used to define the design of the project: at its lowest point, the structure "sinks" into the ground, creating a parking lot using contemporary concrete techniques, while the upper floor is made of wood, eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is normally only used for trusses and scaffolding because it tends to shrink, twist and crack. However, by improving the drying and processing process, it has been possible to make it more robust and to use it for the main roof structure. The permeable roof structure provides an open space, creating a comfortable shelter from strong sunlight
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Terrain Architects
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