Architects:Frankie Pappas

Area:9m²

Year:2023

Photographs:Tshepiso Seleke

Architects:Frankie Pappas International

Clients:Amnesty International South Africa, Digital Disruptors

Project Management:Frankie Pappas

Structural Engineering:Frankie Pappas

Contracting:Siyakaya Construction

City:Drieziek

Country:South Africa

Reclaim space. reclaim safety. reclaim rights

The Site - " A recognized gender-based violence (GBV) hotspot in orange farm’s drieziek 5. The identified corner sits on an empty plot of land that had become a dumping spot for garbage. At night it was a dark place with no working street lights and minimal human activity. All of this played a part in increasing chances of violent- and criminal behavior." - Amnesty International South Africa.

The Brief - To reclaim the space, produce a landmark where community members can sit and find shade and light, where conversations can be had where small theatre productions can be held, where children can play, and where grandparents can watch.

" Create signage that offers human rights education - on the root causes of gender-based violence and gender equality. A QR code that leads residents to a hub of resources finding legal and counseling services for victims and survivors of GBV." - Amnesty International South Africa.