The El Cambio Academy campus in Masaka, Uganda, features a modular design emphasizing rammed earth construction with site-produced bricks. The ongoing first phase includes a boys' dormitory and will open by summer 2025. The 1,280-square-meter facility will host 60 children, facilitating academic and athletic education. Designed to expand, it includes primary and secondary school buildings, a gym, dormitories, a football pitch, and open learning spaces. Local building traditions are integrated, and structures feature durable materials ensuring environmental performance and comfort.
The architectural strategy is based on simple, repeatable design principles that prioritize flexibility, ease of construction, and long-term adaptability.
The main buildings, including the schools and dormitories, use 400mm-thick rammed earth walls made from soil excavated during site preparation.
To accommodate both current needs and future expansion, the campus is designed to be modular and phased.
The design is informed by local construction traditions and materials, integrating vernacular knowledge with contemporary architectural strategies.
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