The studio has held a fundraising bake sale to support the building of a Women’s Literacy and Healthcare Centre by the Mannan Foundation Trust in Rajapur, Bangladesh.

The proposed community building aims to empower the women of Rajapur (and the surrounding villages) by providing income generation and literacy skills for women and the basic healthcare to villagers. The building is constructed with local materials and revives the traditional construction method of building with rammed earth and bamboo. All the earth blocks are made near the site by the members of the village community. The external walls are cladded with bamboo which has been sourced from local bamboo gardens and treated on site to demonstrate to the community how to maintain the longevity of the material. The walls are composed with perforation to allow natural light into the building and for cross ventilation.

For more information on the project and how to donate please visit: www.mannanfoundationtrust.org