Simad I-Lab – South Africa
In its quest to improve the quality of higher education in Somalia, SIMAD UNIVERSITY offers a diverse range of undergraduate courses of international standards in various disciplines. These include economics, statistics, business, accountancy, computer science, technology, education, law, public administration, and allied health sciences.
Client: Simad I-Lab
Year: 2021
Size: 5500 sq.ft.
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Challenges
We bagged this prestigious opportunity with Simad University last year in February. As we excitedly planned our visit to Somalia, to analyse the space, a nation wise lockdown was announced and we weren’t permitted to travel. Our biggest challenge was to design a space, without seeing it in brick and mortar.
Solution
We designed a space that spelt aspirations for the future of Somalia. It is the visionaries that have come together and created an educational anchorage for their future generations. Keeping this aspiration in mind, Siyarch designed a functional, ergonomically viable setup for the students. Equipped with functions that cater to every need and aspect of the student, management and so on. From resting rooms or nap rooms, to interactive corridors for discussions, a special synergy room for seminars and symposiums. An auditorium, library and a cafeteria for breaks. Simad is something that has bought us glory.
