BuildX StudioICT Education Centre
Startup Lions
Building on the termite-hill inspired design by Kere Architecture, BuildX Studio was contracted by Startup Lions as the structural engineer and main contractor to build a new ICT Education Centre in Turkana.
Project Details
Civil engineer project in Kataboi, Kenya, was completed in 2021 with a budget of $449K and an area of 1405 square meters.
Entrepreneurship Spaces
The centre trains local entrepreneurs and youth in ICT. The facility has an administration block, co-working spaces, cafeteria, roof terrace and kitchen.
Local Experiences
2 hours from the nearest hardware store in Turkana, the use of local materials and transfer of knowledge to the locals was critical.