4th December 2023 | Corstorphine & Wright | Issue #004
The coming together and collaboration of people to design buildings for a positive impact in communities, and the need to support groups in overcoming obstacles, is a really important area in making architecture better. This connection isn’t just about saying we care about helping communities; it’s also about finding new and smart ways to deal with the challenges we face in the way things are usually done.
At Corstorphine & Wright, opening doors and
widening participation are the backbone of our
social value commitment. The genesis of these
commitments comes from an understanding that
Architecture has institutionalised barriers to entry
and a resolve that we can create opportunities
to facilitate change. The work that Nyami
Studio are pursuing uniquely embodies these
commitments.
When Muneebah joined our Corstorphine &
Wright Leeds studio, we were impressed by
her skill and passion for architecture. We soon
discovered that her passion for architecture
extended beyond just designing buildings.
She was also passionate about empowering
communities through architecture.
On this project, the Nyami team are building a
school in Pono Village in Pakistan that will offer
new opportunities to the village’s young people,
benefiting generations to come. Moreover, they
are empowering the community with the skills
and knowledge needed to build more resilient,
self-sustaining, and flood-resistant structures.
As a practice, we are collectively inspired by
Muneebah and her colleagues at Nyami. We
anticipate many future opportunities to find ways
to collaborate and utilise the resources we are
fortunate to have.
From Karen Crowe, Head of ESG at Corstorphine & Wright:
“What is most impressive of the work Nyami are doing is that they are putting words into action. The practice is proud to support Nyami Studio for this inaugural project in the Sindh Valley, and we look forward to seeing how their work progresses. We’re not just watching; we’re part of the effort to change how people see what architecture can do for society.”
Corstorphine & Wright is an award-winning architectural practice, with 11 national studios and a
280+ strong team, the practice is ranked at number 14 in the prestigious AJ100. Our mission is to be ‘A
sustainable practice of choice’ – we commit to creating places that foster human connection, whilst
adding commercial and social value, delivering meaningful and long-lasting benefits to the communities
we serve.
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