New Sight Eye Centre

Description

The establishment of a new base of operation for the New Sight Ouesso Eye Hospital in Congo which meets local construction and health standards with scope to expand in the future, including: a new eye surgical centre, including equipment and supplies. Housing for key long-term staff including the directors. Housing for visiting short-term visitors, volunteers and teams and supporting core infrastructure to support the above

Statement of the jury

This eye clinic was built using local materials. This relatively shallow-depth, two-storey building’s slat construction, which admits both light and air, not only provides optimal natural light and ventilation, but also blends harmoniously into the surroundings. A design that exhibits robust functionality and aesthetics.