Worm
Integrated Center for Hactor K. Malete
In the history Botswana's culture, Mophane worm has always been one of the local delicacies. The design concept was inspired by Mophane Worm. The geometric form of the building mimics the body shape of the worm. This Worm lives its life as a worm on Mophane Tree. This relationship between Mophane Worm and Mophane Tree was translated into how the building relates to the natural vegetation surrounding it. The building's connection to nature and natural landscape was crucial in the design. Furthermore, the use of local natural material evokes the character of Tswana vernacular Architecture.
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Worm Integrated Center Press Releases
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Worm Integrated Center Translations
We ensure Worm is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Vermaaklikheidsentrum AF, Qendra Argëtuese SQ, የመዝናኛ ማዕከል AM, المركز الترفيهي AR, Ժամանցի Կենտրոնը HY, Əyləncə Mərkəzi AZ, Aisialdi Zentroa EU, Забаўляльны Цэнтр BE, বিনোদন কেন্দ্র BN, Zabavni Centar BS, Развлекателният Център BG, ဖျော်ဖြေရေးစင်တာ MY, El Centre D'entreteniment CA, Entertainment Center CEB, Zosangalatsa Center NY, 娛樂中心 ZY, 娱乐中心 ZH, Centru Di Divertimentu CO, Zabavni Centar HR, Zábavní Centrum CS, Underholdningscenter DA, Uitgaanscentrum NL, Distra Centro EO, Meelelahutuskeskus ET, Viihdekeskus FI, Centre De Divertissement FR, Ionad Cur-Seachad GD, O Centro De Entretemento GL, გასართობი ცენტრი KA, Unterhaltungszentrum DE, Το Κέντρο Ψυχαγωγίας EL, મનોરંજન કેન્દ્ર GU, Sant Amizman HT, Cibiyar Nishaɗi HA, Ke Kikowaena Hoʻonanea HAW, מרכז בידור HE, मनोरंजन केंद्र HI, Kev Lom Zem Chaw HMN, Szórakoztató Központ HU, Afþreyingarmiðstöð IS, Ebe Ntụrụndụ IG, Pusat Hiburan ID, Ionad Siamsaíochta GA, Il Centro Di Intrattenimento IT, エンターテイメント センターは JA, Pusat Hiburan JV, ಮನರಂಜನಾ ಕೇಂದ್ರವು KN, Ойын-Сауық Орталығы KK, មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលកម្សាន្ត KM, Ikigo Cyimyidagaduro RW, 엔터테인먼트 센터는 KO, Navenda Şahiyê KU, Оюн-Зоок Борбору KY, ສູນບັນເທີງ LO, Centrum Hospitii LA, Izklaides Centrs LV, Pramogų Centras LT, Ënnerhalungszentrum LB, Забавниот Центар MK, Ny Foibe Fialamboly MG, Pusat Hiburan MS, വിനോദ കേന്ദ്രം ML, Ċentru Ta 'divertiment MT, Ko Te Pokapū Whakangahau MI, मनोरंजन केंद्र MR, Зугаа Цэнгэлийн Төв MN, मनोरञ्जन केन्द्र NE, Underholdningssenter NO, ମନୋରଞ୍ଜନ କେନ୍ଦ୍ର OR, تفریحي مرکز PS, مرکز تفریحی FA, Centrum Rozrywki PL, Centro De Entretenimento PT, ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਕੇਂਦਰ PA, Centrul De Divertisment RO, Развлекательный Центр RU, Nofoaga Autu O Faafiafiaga SM, Забавни Центар SR, Entertainment Centre SN, تفريحي مرڪز SD, විනෝදාස්වාද මධ්යස්ථානය SI, Zábavné Centrum SK, Zabaviščni Center SL, Xarunta Madadaalada SO, Setsi Sa Boithabiso ST, Centro De Entretenimiento ES, Puseur Hiburan SU, Kituo Cha Burudani SW, Nöjescentrum SV, Ang Entertainment Center TL, Маркази Фароғатӣ TG, பொழுதுபோக்கு மையம் TA, Күңел Ачу Үзәге TT, వినోద కేంద్రం TE, ศูนย์รวมความบันเทิง TH, Eğlence Merkezi TR, Güýmenje Merkezi TK, Розважальний Центр UK, تفریحی مرکز UR, كۆڭۈل ئېچىش مەركىزى UG, Ko'ngilochar Markaz UZ, Trung Tâm Giải Trí VI, Canolfan Adloniant CY, Entertainment Sintrum FY, Iziko Lokuzonwabisa XH, פאַרווייַלונג צענטער YI, Idanilaraya Aarin YO, Isikhungo Sokuzijabulisa ZU, Integrated Center EN.
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Unique Properties
The building consists of the restaurant, bar, gym, central courtyard with leisure pool. It assumes a horse shoe shape of Mophane worm, creating a central circular courtyard with leisure pool and relaxing spaces. The outside façade of the building also opens up towards the natural landscape. The building opens up to both the courtyard and the natural landscape outside. Roughly 70 percent of the façade of the building consists of glazing for visual and physical connection to the exterior.
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Entertainment centre, mophane worm, the worm, natural landscape, mophane tree
Production Technology
The geometric form of the building is derived from and composed from the shape of Mophane worm. The main body of the worm was translated into the floating and overarching roof that covers all indoor spaces below it. The moving multiple legs of the worm were translated into the flexible and openable glass walls that open to the courtyard and also the outside natural environment.
Design Challenge
The hardest part of this task was creating a building that resembles the form of Mophane worm and at the same translating the relationship between Mohape Worm and Mophane Tree into how the building relates to the natural landscape around it. The Architect had to further make sure that this is not purely a literal exercise of artistic expression but it also further primarily has an effect on the spatial arrangement and relationship.
Project Duration
This project has not been built yet. However, the client has indicated that he is intending to commence construction sometime towards the end of the year 2023. The design took 2 months to complete, including technical documentation. The site for the project is in the outskirts of a small town called Letlhakane in Botswana
Operation Flow
The building assumes a horse-shoe shape, which is the shape of Mophane Worm when it protects itself against potential external harm or prey. The worm usually coils and creates a safe haven for itself in that horse-shoe shape. This building therefore creates a central protected courtyard where outdoor leisure activities happen. This is where the leisure pool is located. The activities are protected from harsh weather. Indoor activities are all arranged around this courtyard.
Research
In Botswana’s history, Mophane worm has always been one of the local delicacies and staple foods. Residents also harvest the worm to sell it in order to sustain their lives. Creating a building that resonates with this worm gives the building a cultural significance. The building’s dominant feature which is the roof is made of thatch which reflects traditional Tswana huts. The circular character of the building also connects to the circular forms that always dominate traditional Tswana huts
Inspiration
The design was inspired by nature, Mophane Worm in particular. This worm is a local delicacy in Botswana. The building is designed to mimic the body shape of the worm. The Worm lives its life as a worm on Mophane Tree. This relationship between Mophane Worm and Mophane Tree was further translated to how the building relates to the natural vegetation surrounding it. The connection of the building to the natural landscape was crucial in the design.
Project Overview
Worm Integrated Center has been a Iron winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Hactor Kabo Malete.
Iron Recognition
Hactor Kabo Malete was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Worm Integrated Center.
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Architect Hactor Kabo Malete Unveils "Worm" Integrated Center Design Inspired by Mophane Worm
Architect Hactor Kabo Malete's latest project, "Worm," draws inspiration from the Mophane Worm and its relationship with the Mophane Tree, creating a unique integrated center that harmonizes with its natural surroundings.
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