Rooted Futures
Haudenosaunee Learning Center Seneca, USA Teamwork: Akua Appiah-Adu + Jaden Godfrey Instructor: Anna Dietzsch + Sean Anderson
This project named Rooted Futures’ reflects a connection to the land, its stewardship, and the vision of cultivating a thriving legacy for future generations.
The design of the learning center is guided by principles of sustainability, reciprocity, and care for the environment, honoring traditions while creating opportunities for growth and knowledge sharing.
This vision has been deeply inspired by the Gayogohónoʼ community and its enduring relationship with the land.
One source of inspiration came from an image of a young boy from the Gayogohónoʼ community who climbed a tree and intentionally wedged himself between two trees.
This act, positioning himself within the space created by two distinct elements, represents balance, connection, and coexistence.
SITE PLAN
A playful child positioned between two trees, embracing the thrill of a natural playground
Creation of 2 masses as a representation of kids playing in trees
RESEARCH ON HAUDENOSAUNEE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
PLAN
WALL SECTION
Wampum belt- belt made of strings and beads by the indigenous people of North America
LONG SOUTH ELEVATION
LONG NORTH ELEVATION
AXONOMETRIC
A
J
INTERIOR OF LEARNING CENTER
SECTION A-A
SECTION J-J
Adopting and Adapting shapes of the wampum belt to create Phase 01 and Phase 02 masses
TOP VIEW OF MODEL
Final Massing of Learning Centre
OUTDOOR AREA WITH FIRE PIT AND SEED BANK
