HawassaIndustrial ParkWorker’s Housing
It’s World class, ILO compliant dormitory housing that will accommodate 6500 garment industry workers. Located within the Hawassa Industrial Park compound, on a 2.2 hectares land, the design challenge was to create a housing neighborhood that feels like a modern apartment complex. The resulting design features rooms with plenty of natural light, open courtyards, common spaces on each floor, multi-sports facilities, a learning center with tablets loaded with personal development courses, central courtyard with convenient shops, bank and grocery. We feel workers will be happy in this housing neighborhood!
6500 Residents
Professional Property Management
Laundry facilities
2 Large Dining halls
Indoor & Outdoor lounging areas
Ping-pong tables | Chess
CCTV Security
Bicycles for in-park usage
Computer Center
Learning Center
Volley Ball & Basketball courts
InauguralDormitory ProjectHawasa Industrial Park
About The Park
Inaugurated in 2017
Currently employing 30,000workers & expected to employ70K workers at full capacity
State of the art Industrial Parkand designed to be the mostenvironmentally friendlyPark in Africa
Will generate $1 Billionin annual exports atfull capacity
The Problem
Attrition is the number 1 reason manufacturers have not been able increase productivity as well as shifts
Bus transport currently subsidized by the manufacturers. Tardiness is rampant as workers have to walk 3-5 KM to get to the bus
Lack of affordable, dignifiedhousing is the number 1 reasonworkers leave their job andreturn to the rural areas
As workers stay longeron their job and becomemore productive, they couldearn more money
The Solution
A pilot dormitory housing that will house 6500 workers
Harmonious spaces designed to contribute to worker’s happiness
Sports and learning activitiesfor relaxation and well-being
Phase plan to build differentunit mixes as well asday care facilities.
Before and After
Hawassa Industrial Park Dormitory project design details
