Lecture Theatre – Walter Sisulu University
(for Thembela Architects)
Mthatha, South Africa
Part of the universities long term infrastructure development plan, the addition of two linked auditoriums, a 400 and 200 seater forms part of an overall masterplan for this campus. Linked by a covered outside entrance area, the 2 auditoriums now form a termination point of an extended student mall. Each venue utilizes a radial seating arrangement, maximizing connection to the front presentation positions. The ‘diamond’ plan shape with stepped levels, sound dampening treatments on back walls and ceilings, further enhances the acoustic performance. Clever utilization of layout and the large pitched roof scapes, has given rise to an integrated water harvesting system which gravity feeds collected rainwater to the internal supply points.
Project
Client: Walter Sisulu University
Location: Mthatha, South Africa
Value: R40 million
Status: Completed 2020
Category: Education
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