Mantanani Community Learning Centre
The Mantanani Community Learning Centre (CLC) is clad in woven bamboo panels which fill the interior space with diffuse light and ventilation. The superstructure is Mantanani Island driftwood, all sawn by chainsaw in the island ‘saw mill’.
The building was built by Camp Borneo volunterers with help from skilled local craftsmen.
The building was officially opened 18th October 2012. In his speech the school headmaster thanked Arkitrek for designing a building that was “modern, but which related to the traditions of Sabah.”
The building is now under the care of the village chief and the school headmaster. It is used as the school library, and additional classroom and a space for community workshops and activities.
Project Data
Completed: Oct 2012
Contract Sum: MYR150,000
GFA: 330m²
Procurement: Self Build
Design Team: Eoghan Hoare, Ian Hall, Michelle Martin, Hasmartina Celestial, Nic Nearchou, Anna Nicholls, Tan Zhen Ron
The production of woven bamboo panels has created a micro-enterprise for a family of Rungus weavers on the mainland north of Mantanani Island. This material has become a recurring motif in later Arkitrek projects.
Client
Mantanani Community & Camps International
Project Date
Completed Oct 2012
Interior of mantanani community centre
Exterior of Mantanani community centre. the structural timbers are all driftwood collected and sawn on the island.
Arkitrekker Anna Nichols was the site architect for the final stages of construction
Camps International volunteers helped throughout the project