Social projects
Ndewdwe Creche Design Project
Another social project CKB.MDS Architecture was recently involved in was to design a classroom for a crèche in a rural district called Ndewdwe in Kwazulu Natal. This was part of a corporate social responsibility project by an NGO called Build the Future. The development also includes a Kitchen, sewing room, toilets, play area, water storage tanks as well as a vegetable garden.
Sean Williams Living Creatures Trust
CKB.MDS Architecture was invited to decorate a dog kennel as part of a competition for the Sean Williams Living Creatures Trust. Ten dog kennels were supplied by the Trust to the various competitors to produce their creations. Following the judging process, all ten dog kennels were then donated to very deserving fluffy owners living in township areas. CKB.MDS Architecture came a very close second and feels proud to have been a part of this initiative.
HuddleUP Relief Feeding Program
CKB.MDS Architecture made a generous contribution towards the HuddleUP Feeding Program which is a COVID-19 relief feeding program. The parcels were delivered to Kids Haven and distributed to families in the Marikana Informal Settlement outside of Springs.
Kids Haven have been working tirelessly during the COVID-19 outbreak, ensuring food parcels and vouchers are being delivered to families in dire need. Each food parcel that is handed out is accounted for and a register is provided to ensure the deserving families receive their parcels in a fair and controlled environment.
“The parcels couldn’t have come at a better time, thank you so much!” – Susan Daly, Kids Haven
The Association for the Physically Disabled (APD) Expansion Project:
The APD, which is a registered NPO established in 1934 offering Home Based Care and Social Work services, approached CKBMDS architecture to get involved in the design of the expansion of their current facilities located in Westcliff Johannesburg.
The purpose of the expansion is to create spaces that are accessible for persons with physical disabilities who make use of the spaces on a daily basis, whilst allowing the APD to expand its current operational space, to give it the capacity of hosting at least 150 young people with disabilities including a formal multi-purpose auditorium as well as a fully equipped gym. Through spatial planning interventions, the APD aims to achieve the development of a centre of excellence that enables young people with disabilities to be offered opportunities to grow and develop their skills and capabilities within structures that not only provide quality education, but support and mentorship that enables them to develop structured and achievable career paths.
