Communal Building

We explored how people live and share spaces around the world, from the traditional Tongkonan houses of Indonesia—wooden stilt homes where extended families live together—to modern co-living communities in London and Europe.

What does it mean to share space? Working in groups of 2-3, the students designed and built their own 3D floor plate of a communal building. Once assembled, the individual floors came together to form a larger shared structure. The children then collaborated to add connections between levels and design common areas, such as rooftop gardens, play spaces, and shared gathering spots, creating a vibrant and interconnected community.

Cardboard, cellophane, straws, colour paper, colour pens

In collaboration with Sophie Hoskin and the CREATE Afterschool Club at Chisenhale Primary School.