INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

FNI completed a master plan in 2013 for International School of Tanganyika, located on two
beautiful campuses in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The master plan analyzed the facilities not only
in terms of their condition, but also in terms of their adequacy for 21st Century inquiry based
learning. The master plan established three phases aligned with the School’s financial means,
and eight strategic projects to transform the campuses. The master plan was quickly adopted
and detailed design and construction has begun on the eight projects.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

One of the challenges of this project is the tropical climate. Building shade into the exterior campus
enables students to utilize these outdoor spaces for learning.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

This outdoor Learning Commons area provides protection for both the intense sunlight and rains,
while allowing breezes to naturally cool the education space. By using the outdoors to extend the
capabilities of the interior, the school adds learning space for lesser cost.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

A cross-section of one of the Learning Blocks shows the varied spaces of the interior, and how it
merges with the exterior.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

This exterior walkway contains an example of the school signature element – a perforated wall
with brightly colored squares and rectangles.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

Inside the multi-purpose auditorium and gathering space, another signature element, a giraffe tile
mural, reflects the ethos of Tanzania.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

The use of playful curves and color add to the creative feel of the exteriors, and unify the campus.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

The secondary school campus updates will include a brand new Indoor Sports Complex and a
Performing Arts Building done several future phases.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

During the first year of renovation, the indoor sports complex, a Learning Commons and a
new entry for Admin are the focus.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

Years two and three will be used to renovate the library and build the new Performing Arts Center.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

Here’s a rendering of the Performing Arts Center entryway. The building is positioned on the most
public side of the campus.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

This cross-section shows the sophisticated theater, with ample room for the education side of
performing arts as well.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

The Center’s Foyer/Café is filled with light, and is designed for school events and those involving
the public.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

The new Indoor Sports Center is very transparent, yet designed to deflect intense daylight with
distinctive louvres.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

Inside the Indoor Sports Center, a running track circles a multi-purpose gym area, complete with
flexible bleacher systems.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TANGANYIKA

A top view shows the facility layout, and how it relates to the adjacent buildings.