Bini Birdies

Bongolethu Primary School Library

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A commission by The Kamvalethu Fund to redesign the Bongolethu Primary School Library.

At the time of our first site visit, the library was being used as a storage area and would be reopened as a learning environment. By partnering with organisations such as The Bookery, we could ensure that the library would be well utilised and have good systems in place for long-term success.

With a limited budget available, efforts were focused on creating a fun learning environment, beautified with colourful wood cladding as a major element. Friends at Design Indaba and Morag Myerscough were planning a big pop up installation at the time and were looking for a project that could repurpose the wood after the Design Indaba event. A process of large-scale puzzle building and 3d rendering led to a unique design solution for Bongolethu.

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Client: The Kamvalethu Fund

Where: Bongolethu Primary School

Pattern Design : Morag Myerscough