408

Arte Útil archive nr:

408

Initiator:

Raw Foundation

Location:

South Africa

Category:

urban-development, economy, social

Users:

Raw Foundation, Dala (artists/activist group), Sukuma Arts Center, VEGA, Area Base Management, Musicians, inhabitants of Cato Manor.

Maintained by:

The Netherlands Architectural Fund

Certification:

implemented

Duration:

2009 - ongoing

Raw Foundation
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uMuthiMAYCHE

Description:

Over one month, working with the community a construction was built. It was rehearsal space that opens up as a small podium, and tuck-shop.
‘Within four weeks, a piece of leftover space is activated, for the local musicians to use as their platform.’ (Raw Foundation)

Goals:

The aim was to utilise the space in between the government houses and build a prototype for community structures.

Beneficial Outcomes:

The place is still in use.

Images:

Raw Foundation, uMuthiMAYCHE, 2009
Raw Foundation, uMuthiMAYCHE, 2009