Through January 31, The Building Centre is hosting Upright and Educated, a photographic exhibition documenting the work of UK charitable organization Article 25 in Burkina Faso. Captured by award-winning photographer Grant Smith, the images chart the construction and use of a school in Gourcy, in the country's north. Founded in 2006, Article 25 worked with local builders, craftspeople, and fellow UK charity Giving Africa to construct Bethel Secondary School, allowing up to 1100 children access to enhanced education and vocational training facilities. Learn more about the project and view selected images from the exhibition after the break. Article 25's team of volunteer architects combined local materials with modern forms and construction techniques, equipping Bethel Secondary School for Burkina Faso's semi-arid climate and high temperatures. Landscaping is oriented towards the provision of shading and outdoor learning, while an on-site water pump provides a valuable community resource to the wider township of Gourcy.
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