Birhane

Ethiopia
Site Analysis
Berhane Ethiopia
School
 Constructed around 1920s E.C.
 Located in front of Armenian church,Arada
sub. ,Addis Abeba
 Former function was residence.
 Current function is public school.

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The building is fitted to the topography so that the first floor is on the same level than the street
and a bridge is connecting them. On the back side small towers are added. The building is a
solid stone construction.

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The building is currently in use of different function.

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The building is currently owned by the former association of hararge 5
musicians.
SITE PLAN from the google maps

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 The unique structure of the building can be taken as typical Addis Abeba Architecture
style.

• The railings • Cantilevers

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Details of wooden
verandah posts Wooden Railing and stair
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• Characteristics
Ground floor
• Material-heavily with thick masonry walls
• Few and small openings
• Surrounding the heavy ground floor with a light
exterior (verandahs)
Upper story
• More light and open and Sometimes entirely of
wood and glass
• Plenty of open or glazed balconies

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 Recently painted interior of the music
school

The verandah used for coffee drinking

and sitting area

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