A Maternal Health Center with HIV Education for Women in

Central African Republic

Mbaiki

Central African Republic

Concept statement

Maternal and infant mortality is a severe problem for the Central African Republic.

The design proposes a Maternal Health Center that combines health and

education, to be located in the Mbaiki, a major agricultural city in CAR. To give

patients psychological support and reduce the stress patients, the center

introduces a biophilic design based on local forest elements. Also, soft colors, organic

shapes, and the shaded area create an atmosphere of family-based safety and

relaxation. To reflect the culture of CAR, the storage and sites of the center use the

idea of the building block to add some interesting and active to the center for children.