Symbioshields

A community learning hub that expands the programme, teaching natural soil reinforcement and biological pest control through demonstration and hands-on practice, which is key to building trust with a rural community. Separate buildings stand for the diversity of crops, species and roles in the ecosystem. They are united by one continuous curved green roof that blends into the ground, standing for soil strength, while each building's shield-shaped roof stands for pest protection.

The illegal drain becomes the centre of a circular mini-ecosystem courtyard, placed to catch morning sun, and the existing drainage becomes a water feature showing how Terminalia catappa holds soil by water. Buildings sit on narrative axes: the Turnera area aligns with the palm oil, and the Terminalia area with the canal. The programme includes a learning hall and planting workshop, management office, terraced discussion area, micro-lab, café, and reception and gallery. Precedent: Pashou South Waterfront Park.