BE_Design proudly presents the Komera Leadership Center, a facility in the rural eastern province of Rwanda providing health, education, and mentorship programs for young women, and a place for family development initiatives and community gatherings. Strategically set on the main road, across from the village football pitch, the Leadership Center acts as a much needed community and education hub for local residents.
BE_Design 很榮幸地介紹 Komera 領導中心，這是一個位於盧旺達東部鄉村的設施，為年輕女性提供健康、教育和指導計劃，並提供家庭發展倡議和社區聚會場所。領導中心位於主要道路上，正對著村裡的足球場，策略性地作為當地居民迫切需要的社區和教育中心。
The heart of the building features a flexible space that functions as a gathering hall or a series of classrooms to accommodate the wide variety of activities and programs the community wanted for the Leadership Center. Large, hinging translucent panels transform the space, creating three classrooms when closed. When the panels are opened 90 degrees, they create a large meeting hall to accommodate the community. When fully opened to 270 degrees, the space can accommodate larger events such as performances and ceremonies. Large adjacent storage spaces enable these transforming spatial functions.
該建築的核心區域設有一個靈活的空間，可以作為聚會交誼廳或一系列教室，以因應社區將在領導中心進行的各種活動與計劃。大型的半透明面板可以摺疊變換這個空間，當它們關閉時，形成了三間教室。當面板打開90度時，則組成了一個大型的會議廳可容納社區成員。全部打開至270度，該空間可以舉辦更大的活動，如表演與典禮。相鄰的大型儲存空間使這些場域功能得以變換。
建築的屋頂形式、編織的尤加利屏風及磚塊圖案設計，靈感來自當地傳統“Imigongo”藝術，且與盧旺達語“Komera”有關，意為“堅強地站立，有勇氣”。大型的屋頂將行政、健康與諮詢、教室與集會、廚房與餐廳空間連接起來，為分組課程和交流空間打造了大型遮蔽的戶外場域。大型的尤加利屏風提供了陰涼，並為戶外空間帶來私密性。
The roof forms, woven eucalyptus screens, and brick patterns are inspired by traditional “Imigongo” art originating from the region, and carry an association with the Rwandan word “Komera”, meaning “to stand strong, and to have courage.” The large roof connects the administration, health & counseling, classroom & gathering, kitchen & dining spaces, creating an abundance of covered exterior spaces for break-out classes and informal meetings. The large eucalyptus screens provide shade and a sense of enclosure and privacy for the exterior spaces.
該中心的建設使用了大部分當地採購的材料並與盧旺達村莊企業(RVE)合作。BE_Design雇用了當地的勞工，平均女性代表性保持在40%，並提供了現場完善的勞動培訓、良好的收入和儲蓄賬戶、個人防護設備(PPE)和安全設備，以及有市場價值的建築技能。該公司還與社區密切合作，在中心的初步規劃到完成，社區的參與貢獻都是相當重要的。
In collaboration with Rwanda Village Enterprises (RVE), the Center was constructed with the vast majority of materials being locally sourced. BE_Design employed a local workforce that maintained an average of 40% female representation, and provided on-site skilled labor training, good income and savings accounts, PPE and safety equipment, and marketable construction skills. The firm also worked closely with the community, and their contributions were vital from conception to completion of their center.
