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Global warming has had a severe impact on coastal communities because of the alarming rate of the rising sea levels. To assist those who live in the impacted areas, some architects have suggested possible solutions. Makoko Floating School is a prime example of architectural structures that can help local residents adapt to those changes and maintain their education.
Before the construction of the floating School, children in Makoko didn’t have adequate facilities and they suffered from frequent flooding. To minimize its effects, Kunlé Adeyemi, a Nigerian architect, came up with the idea of developing a floating school. Shortly after its launch in 2012, his project received financial support from various non-governmental organizations and was completed by the following year.
The school has three levels. On the ground is an open play area and community space where the residents have meetings. On the second floor, there is an enclosed space for two classrooms whose capacities are up to 60 pupils. A semi-enclosed workshop space is placed on the third level. Apart from being used primarily as an educational institution, the building is adaptable for other uses such as health clinic for urgent operations, market or an infrastructure hub.
With the successful completion of Makoko Floating School, the Nigerian community have got accustomed to aquatic lifestyles with ease. We can now hope to combat the negative impacts of global warming in the future.