University of Technology Jamaica highlights 10 student architecture projects
An urban recreational centre designed to encourage socialising through sports and a sustainable community college feature in Dezeen's latest school show by architecture students at the University of Technology, Jamaica.
Also included is a community housing proposal for intergenerational residents and a creative co-working space in the city of Kingston.
University of Technology, Jamaica
School: University of Technology, Jamaica, Caribbean School of Architecture
Courses: Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture (CAA Part two)
Tutors: Dr Elizabeth Pigou-Dennis, Dr Jenna Blackwood, engineers Louise Fletcher-Weller and Eric Hudson Architects, Mlela Matandara-Clarke, Staceyann Dennison-Heron, Mandilee Newton, David Douglas, Cheryl Pouchet, Stephen Jameson and Jacquiann T Lawton. School statement:
"Independent Caribbean territories share common imperatives of sustaining ecosystems, biodiversity, water resources, reduction of energy consumption-CO2 production and the design of resilient strategies to improve the lives and livelihoods of our island communities.
"Materials and constructional methods that combine traditional and innovative cultural, climatic practices, when supported by the economic use of land and adequate urban infrastructure and transportation can poetically respond to built environment exigencies.
"The MArch programme nurtures graduates' design, knowledge and skill attributes, enabling them to critically appraise the e...
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